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  • February 26, 2015
Chico's closes stores, fires staff

Women's retailer Chico's FAS says it is closing 120 stores and laying off 12% of its headquarters staff in Fort Myers after announcing a net loss in the fourth quarter.

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  • February 26, 2015
Syniverse makes interim CEO permanent

Stephen Gray brings extensive telecommunications experience to the Tampa company's executive team.

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  • February 25, 2015
Beverage maker shares jump 17%

Cott Corp. took advantage of new acquisitions and a 53rd week to finish fourth quarter strong.

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  • February 25, 2015
Manatee Chamber nabs former commissioner

Michael Gallen will oversee public policy, among other duties.

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  • February 25, 2015
Homebuilder revenues soar 59%

WCI Communities posted revenues of $151 million in the fourth quarter, a 59% increase over the same quarter one year ago.

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  • February 24, 2015
Condos remain hot in Tampa Bay

Despite a sales decline statewide, buyers are willing to pay more to live in multifamily than a year ago.

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  • February 24, 2015
Ringling College grads hit it big for Oscars

More than 20 alumni from school worked on Academy Award-winning films.

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  • February 24, 2015
Cancer-test firm reports profit growth

Cancer-testing firm NeoGenomics reported rising revenues and profits, boosted in part by an acquisition last summer.

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  • February 23, 2015
Gecko's exec gets new industry post

Michael Quillen has co-owned Gecko's Hospitality Group for more than 20 years.

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  • February 23, 2015
Naples condo prices jump 26%

Existing-home prices rose in January in Naples, with condos leading the way with a 26% increase in the median price compared with the same month in 2014.

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  • February 23, 2015
Sarasota firm rescues Pasco apartments

Sarasota management company buys two complexes in the middle of foreclosure by a San Antonio nonprofit.

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  • February 20, 2015
Cadillac dealer gets remodel

Stevens Construction has completed the 16-month renovation of DeVoe Cadillac in Naples, building a new two-story showroom and additional service bays.

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  • February 20, 2015
Sarasota-Bradenton new homes pace slows down

Metrostudy report also reveals gap between price points.

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  • February 20, 2015
Westshore Hampton sells ... again

Dallas company looks at its first Florida property, buying hotel at hefty discount from its 2013 selling price.

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  • February 20, 2015
Miller promoted to Transamerica CEO

After five years as president, retired U.S. Air Force officer moves up the ranks, bringing a managing director with him.

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