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Doc wants vacant U.S.Senate seat

Dr. Julio Gonzalez, a Venice orthopaedic surgeon and a relatively unknown Republican in political circles, has officially applied for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Orlando.

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Hedging the health care bill

If you don't think national politics have an impact locally, consider a call Jay Crandall received recently.

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Another bank a victim of economy

The scramble for capital playing out inside the boardroom of TIB in Naples (see item above) is becoming a common occurrence on the Gulf Coast these days.

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The battle for capital continues for banks

The quest for additional bank capital continues apace on the Gulf Coast, with TIB Financial the latest to announce plans to raise more money.

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Commissioner's claims thinning out

State Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty's claims of new capital propping up the property insurance market are again being called out — and this time some powerful people in the state are taking notice.

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Teknor buys Chem Polymer buildings

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Minnesota bank steps out of the cold

Community bankers in Sarasota are abuzz over the latest competitor to the join the trenches, this one via a government-forced ousting of two other institutions.

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Cash for hair offer, if you need some hair

It turns out that clunkers aren't just parked in the driveway. Sometimes, they're sitting on your head.

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Duette landfill project moves along

MVP Corvus Development Partners has received approval to build a landfill.

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Lost Kangaroo Pub owner buys Hardin, Palmer buildings moving

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Lake Mary couple buys City Crossings

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Chico's sales, same-store up

Lower consumer spending isn't holding back Fort Myers-based Chico's FAS Inc. from showing signs of a turnaround.

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Back Flip

The flippers are back. Speculators have returned in droves to the Cape Coral-Fort Myers residential market, snapping up foreclosed homes at below-replacement costs and quickly selling them for more. Existing single-family home sales jumped 137% in June. Is this 2005 all over again?

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Fourth Estate Fight

A commercial real estate firm faced a recent business crisis with a head-on, albeit risky, approach.

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