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Women's retailer Chico's FAS plans a $300 million share buyback on top of the recent dividend increase.

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Copa Airlines has started four times a week travel between Tampa and its hub in Panama.

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'No Rules, Just Right' marketer promoted

Bloomin' Brands names Michael Kappitt the chief marketing officer for all its restaurant brands.

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Bob Koenig, the man who oversaw some of the region's largest construction projects, has joined Chris-Tel Construction.

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SRQ airport authority chooses new chair

FCCI Insurance Chairman John Stafford also joins the airport's board.

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State agents arrest a Fort Myers chiropractor they say filed fraudulent insurance claims.

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Anti-regulatory crusaders score victory

A lawsuit that challenges the controversial $50 minimum fare rule for every limo and luxury sedan ride in Hillsborough County will move forward.

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Homeowners Choice offering Flood insurance

The Tampa-based insurance company plans to offer flood coverage as part of its homeowners insurance policies for pre-Biggert-Waters rates.

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