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  • June 27, 2014
$1B credit union debuts in Bradenton

Achieva Credit Union now has 19 branches on the Gulf Coast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • June 26, 2014
Bonefish Grill founders start new eatery

TJ Thielbar and John Mays, who were also involved in the early development of Hops Grill & Brewery, are developing a building in St. Petersburg for Noble Crust.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • June 26, 2014
Fuel-treatment firm expands

AXI International acquired Clean Tank & Fuel to broaden its fuel-treatment services.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 25, 2014
Retiree village earns positive note on $30M bonds

Village On The Isle, says Fitch Ratings, had a “good cash flow year in 2013."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • June 25, 2014
Sarasota man named CEO of national consulting biz

Charles DallAcqua will run two firms for Stamford, Conn.-based LeadingResponse.

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  • June 25, 2014
New St. Pete incubator has August opening

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center will open the TEC Garage in a temporary space in the St. Petersburg College Downtown Center while it develops the incubator's permanent home.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • June 25, 2014
NeoGenomics raises sales projections

Cancer laboratory NeoGenomics says it expects revenues will rise 30% year-over-year in the second quarter.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 24, 2014
HCI Group buying Prepared Holdings

The Tampa-based property and casualty insurer and IT company agreed to pay $27 million for Prepared Insurance's parent.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • June 24, 2014
Builder raises $50 million

WCI Communities is raising another $50 million in debt to make land acquisitions and build homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 24, 2014
Builders' group brings back pride

The Gulf Coast Builders Exchange aims to promote its members.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • June 23, 2014
Tampa contractor faces five years in case

Paul Pinet, owner of Premier Corrosion Protection Services Inc., has admitted buying false training certificates from an instructor for his employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • June 23, 2014
Naples bank changes name

First National Bank of the Gulf Coast converts to a state charter and will be renamed First Florida Integrity Bank.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 23, 2014
Contractors charged in workers' comp fraud

A three-day undercover operation in Sarasota County led to 16 arrests.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • June 20, 2014
Liberty Group buys five hotels

The Tampa company adds 600 guest rooms to its portfolio.

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  • June 20, 2014
Stockbroker agrees to industry ban

Stuart Siegel didn't admit or deny allegations of wrongdoing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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