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  • July 3, 2014
CPA firm ranks high for women leaders

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. cited for its percentage of women partners.

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  • July 2, 2014
Nicholas Financial founder resigns

The Clearwater financial firm's board promoted its president and CEO, Ralph Finkenbrink, to serve as chairman.

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  • July 2, 2014
Ex-Congressman's wife returns to TV news

Amy Wegmann, married to Trey Radel, says FOX 4 is 'like family.'

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • July 2, 2014
Dental management firm drills five acquisitions

Dynamic Dental Partners Group expands in Florida and Virginia.

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  • July 1, 2014
SunTrust promotes trio to area president roles

Executives have all been with Sun Trust since at least 2005.

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  • July 1, 2014
Naples college invigorated in its Obamacare battle

Ave Maria University official cites 'sharp rebuke of the Obama administration.'

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • July 1, 2014
TECO Energy selling 15.5 million shares

The Tampa energy company plans to use the stock sale to pay for the $950 million purchase of New Mexico Gas Co.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • June 30, 2014
Chico's FAS names new CFO

Todd Vogensen, the company's former senior vice president of finance, is replacing Pamela Knous.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 30, 2014
CEO resigning from $281M credit union

Arthur Wood will leave Railroad & Industrial Federal Credit Union after 17 years October.

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  • June 27, 2014
Snell Isle apartment sells for $32 million

Burton Carol Management buys back a 272-unit development after selling it in 2009 as part of a restructuring.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • June 27, 2014
Community lands $2 million gift

Cypress Cove plans to start construction on a rehabilitation center after the Fort Myers retirement community received a $2 million gift.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Jean Gruss
  • June 27, 2014
Shopping Space

Trinity Commercial Group in Naples has developed a niche representing big-name retail clients in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Mark Gordon
  • June 27, 2014
Take the Initiative

Most retail projects built near interstates look similar — a formulaic, yet mostly successful strategy. A new development aims to counter conformity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • June 27, 2014
Banking is easier in Florida

The most visible changes at First National Bank of the Gulf Coast will be signs with the bank's new name: First Florida Integrity Bank.

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  • June 27, 2014
Ronto Group, partners buy Orange Blossom Ranch, Groves

The Ronto Group and its equity partners, including Boston-based Rockpoint Group LLC, purchased the partially developed Orange Blossom Ranch and Orange Blossom Groves communities for $15.26 million.

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