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What does it take to be the top sponsor of the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce? Its newest member just set the bar at $5,000.

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Tampa's WMOR-TV 32 operates less like an independent station and more like a locally based cable channel. Now it has rebranded to reflect its mission.

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Florida approves bank merger

State approved Community Bank's proposed merger with First Community.

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Sarasota EDC names Huey CEO

Tampa's Mark Huey will be the next president and CEO of the Sarasota EDC.

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Fine wine, finer checks

The trustees overseeing two charity wine festivals — one in Naples and another in Fort Myers — gave away more than $9 million recently.

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Walter Energy profits double

First quarter net income was $81.8 million, up from $41.6 million last year.

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Hotel to sell for $2.2 million

El Patio Hotel is the only remaining operational hotel in downtown Venice.

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House deregulates landlines

A bill to deregulate landline telephone services moves to the Senate.

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Raymond James profits up 45%

The financial firm earned $81 million in second quarter net income.

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March home sales up 12%

Condo sales were up as well, but median prices are down roughly 10%.

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Gulf Coast gains population

Hillsborough and Lee counties are among the largest gainers in population.

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HMA partners with Tri-Lakes

The Naples-based hospital management firm has added to its portfolio.

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Galati Yacht headed to Michigan

The recession forced many local companies to seek business outside Florida, but one firm took that trend to a surprising place: Michigan.

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Lincare nets $46 million

Profits have been steady for the Clearwater-based medical services firm.

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