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  • February 27, 2015
Sun Dome joins busy bunch

Amalie Arena, the former Tampa Bay Times Forum, might get all the accolades when it comes to event ticket sales. But it's not the only game in town.

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  • February 26, 2015
Former Bradenton housing official admits to theft

Stephany West faces up to 10 years in prison, in addition to a $250,000 fine.

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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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