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Phil Grande, host of Sarasota-based Phil's Gang, expands his national presence.

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Circus firm continues court journey

Feld Entertainment, the firm behind Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey shows that's building a $20 million production headquarters in north Manatee County, won another round in a decade-long legal saga.

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Girls just wanna have fun, or businesses

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Two Gulf Coast fixed-base operators stand out in trade survey rankings.

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Ritz-Carlton secures big golf event

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Golf Club will host U.S. Open sectional qualifying June 3.

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Lee plans future development

Officials seek input for Lee County land uses in the future.

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Politician rounds into form before the storm

Gallows humor, with a nod to Dr. Seuss, was in style at a recent Florida House Banking and Insurance Subcommittee meeting.

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la Madeleine aims for eight Gulf Coast locations

Fort Myers, Tampa and Naples may be new homes for the restaurant.

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St. Pete assisted-living facility to get new life

The new owners of the shuttered Palazzo Di Oro plan to renovate and reopen in 2014.

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Former NFL player grows local business

Company, which offers after-school programs and summer camps, targets Sarasota.

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Company hits all-time weekly sales high

Clearwater-based direct mail and marketing firm PostCardMania had a week for the ages in late February, but founder and CEO Joy Gendusa didn't celebrate for long.

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Quality Distribution's president to retire

Stephen Attwood will retire from his position April 30.

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Naples company partners to reach Arab world

Fischer International Identity has formed a partnership with a Saudi Arabian company.

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