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  • April 29, 2011
Florida Cattlemen sues EPA

Cattlemen say new water standards will cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

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  • January 22, 2017
Bradenton EDC goes to college for its new chairwoman

State College of Florida President Carol Probstfeld is the new chairwoman of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp.

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  • July 21, 2017
Airport announces six new nonstop destinations

Frontier Airline will expand routes from Southwest Florida International Airport.

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  • November 19, 2015
Region adds two new direct flights

The new flights are expected to begin in April 2016.

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  • October 6, 2015
Bar association names new leader

Holly Lipps will start her new role at the Sarasota County Bar Association Jan. 1.

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  • February 11, 2025
New flight takes off from Punta Gorda this week

Punta Gorda Airport adds a new city to its roster of destinations.

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  • June 29, 2023
Lightning owner Vinik sells stake in $2B Water Street development

The billionaire and NHL owner sold out to his partner in the $2 billion development as he looks to slow down.

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  • November 23, 2007
LEONARD: Unified communications for all

Unified communications (UC) is a technology and productivity tool that has been widely adopted by the Fortune 1000. But the small- to medium-size business market has yet to jump on and represents a huge opportunity for UC vendors.

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  • November 18, 2010
Corporate Report: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

The latest news from Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp P.A., WFLA-TV, and more.

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  • December 10, 2010
Corporate Report: Dec. 10 - Dec. 16

The latest news from StemCellRegenMed, Brown & Brown, Walter Energy and more.

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  • June 9, 2011
Corporate Report: June 3

The latest news from United Insurance, Sunovia Energy, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • February 3, 2022
Power of passionate people motivates sports nonprofit CEO

Marc Riker readies himself for a busy few months.

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  • September 20, 2019
Urgent Undertaking

Longtime community bankers, despite some obstacles, believe the timing is right to invest — significantly — in the industry’s future.

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  • May 4, 2018
Something from nothing: Entrepreneur offers a leg up for health plans

Finding a niche in a crowded insurance market has been a career boost for a onetime Disney and Nike event production executive.

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  • March 1, 2024
Truck driving school CEO revs up plan to solve parking crisis

Tra Williams is utilizing a partnership-based model, mixed with a timely app, to help truckers find a safe way to do a much needed part of the job when they aren’t driving: sleep.

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  • August 31, 2007
Wings War

Ker's, Beef's and Hooters, three casual restaurant chains with Tampa Bay area roots, feel more heat from other chains that also market their signature menu item: chicken wings

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  • October 19, 2011
Akerman expands to Naples

One of the nation's largest law firms opens a new Gulf Coast office.

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  • February 3, 2022
Counter balance: Nimble developer finds ways to navigate housing crunch

Tampa, Florida-based Metro Development Group has capitalized on pandemic-driven market trends to bolster its appeal to frustrated homebuyers. Now it has to keep up with newfound demand.

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  • August 21, 2023
Grocery wholesaler breaks ground in Sarasota on new distribution center

The 1.02 million-square-foot project is expected to employ 425 associates.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 25, 2010
Bank staging an encore in Florida

Contrary to recent news reports, Thomas Ray wants you and his sister to know he isn't leaving Florida.

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