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More local divorces lead to car leases

The folks at LeaseTrader.com picked up on an interesting economic trend lately: More of its customers in the Tampa Bay market are listing their vehicles for transfer because of divorce-related reasons.

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Two of the Sarasota-Bradenton region's most well-known retail companies have begun to sell special products to raise money for post-oil spill restoration efforts in the Gulf of Mexico.

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The St. Petersburg firm secured rights to its HSN Shop by Remote system.

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Sarasotan wins $26M verdict

The founder of Alpha Mining Systems won a landmark copyright law decision.

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Jackson lab on hold

Collier leaders delay a decision on upping taxes to subsidize the lab's expansion.

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TIB gets plenty of banking company

North American Financial Holdings, the investor group that announced plans to acquire Naples-based TIB Financial, isn't wasting any time building a banking franchise.

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Lightning name Leiweke CEO

Tod Leiweke leaves the NFL to lead Tampa Bay's NHL franchise.

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Moffitt, CvergenX collaborate

The partners hope to bring a unique cancer treatment to the marketplace.

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HMA profits up 23%

The Naples-based hospital operator improved on last year's second quarter.

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Council holds 66 two-minute drills

When two Tampa City commissioners suddenly resigned their council seats last month, few foresaw the level of interest to replace them.

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Canadian firm buys WilsonMiller

This isn't Stantec's first attempt to buy Naples-based engineering firm WilsonMiller.

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Alico tract up for auction

A 4,157-acre property near Florida Gulf Coast University will be sold in August.

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Orders up for Roper

Beyond today's merger announcement, earnings look bright for the Sarasota firm.

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Roper buys iTradeNetwork

The Sarasota firm will spend $525 million in cash to acquire the California company.

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Walter to 'Bama, but execs stay here

As Walter Energy Inc. continues its headquarters relocation, several of its top executives are likely staying put.

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