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Forbes Snyder, which has been in business for nearly 90 years, is expanding with an office in Fort Myers.

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A Bradenton firm was No. 2 on the 2025 Inc. Regionals list for the fastest-growing companies in the Southeast, and dozens in the region made the cut as well.

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The Tampa-based attorney has had several international appointments.

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Brandon drug store sells for $5.2 million

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