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In Search of Hip

Frank Folsom Smith plans to create a trendy youthful feel for SRQ Innovation Green at the airport.

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Business Survey

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It's a Start

Victims of a $60 million investment scheme are getting back just pennies on the dollar so far.

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The Last Word

Even in retirement, Judge Susan Schaeffer gets the final say.

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Gloomy Forecast

An economist with the federal insurer of bank deposits puts lenders on notice that there could be tougher days ahead.

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'Condo-Converter'

It's simply a matter of getting the most bang for the buck, a beach developer says of hotel-condo conversions.

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Kindness Begets New Business

A community banker acts against type to get his institution through hurricane chaos.

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Headed for a Fall?

A new study fuels debate about the price of Sarasota area real estate.

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Struggle for Control

Will a legal challenge weaken the commercial real estate empire Jack Wilson built?

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The Deal Maker

Ron Allen is the head of a successful Bradenton construction firm NDC Construction Co. anda top tier developer.

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