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Hertz expanded its executive ranks by hiring more executives with experience at United Airlines.

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A Tampa coin dealer pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

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Naples condo prices jump 21%

The median price of an existing condominium in Naples rose 21% in April compared with the same month a year ago.

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ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design had $17 million in revenues last year.

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National builder names top Florida exec

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The Wisconsin-based company will take up 70,000 square feet in Ybor City, future home for up to 100 jobs.

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Brian MacDonald, the man who briefly served as interim CEO at Hertz, abruptly stepped down from his post as president and CEO of Hertz Equipment Rental.

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The sudden collapse of oil prices has done more than cut fuel costs: It's also helping to reduce Florida's labor shortage in the construction trades.

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