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  • August 1, 2014
Airport outlook improves

Fitch upgraded the outlook for the revenue bonds issued by Southwest Florida International Airport, reflecting the region's economic recovery.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • September 12, 2014
Hertz is here to stay

Mark Frissora may be out of a job, but it appears that Hertz is here to stay.

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  • January 27, 2014
Homeowners Choice boosts pay for execs

The Tampa insurance company increased compensation for its president, chief financial officer and CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • March 10, 2014
Seven Seas Water hires new CEO

The Tampa-based water treatment company promotes founder and president to top spot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • May 30, 2014
No retirement for Reitmann

Michael Reitmann, the man who led the home building association in Lee County for 27 years, has come out of retirement to lead the organization that's been beset by staff resignations.

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  • June 13, 2014
Beall's exec earns national honor

The National Retail Federation recognizes Dan Doyle.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 3, 2013
Hertz hires new CFO

Hertz hires Hilton's chief financial officer to replace Elyse Douglas, who resigned after declining to move to Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • December 23, 2013
Schwab strategist bullish on housing

It pays to listen to Liz Ann Sonders.

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  • August 25, 2016
Chocolate star wins big industry accolades

Molly Cook was recently honored at the Pastry Art Live competition.

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  • September 2, 2016
Realtors on the Move

The Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate office on Longboat Key scored some big coups in August.

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  • September 2, 2016
Realtors on the Move

The Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate office on Longboat Key scored some big coups in August.

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  • October 5, 2016
Tourism agency goes outside to outdo competitors

Charlotte County tourism officials introduce a new logo and other branding materials.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • April 28, 2016
Gulf Coast regions see strong growth in construction jobs

The Tampa metro area was among the highest in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • May 27, 2016
Companies, students cash in on conference

The Florida Venture Forum held its ninth annual Florida Early Stage Capital Conference May 17 at the Hilton Carillon Park in St. Petersburg, hearing from 20 companies that competed for a share of $150,000.

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  • June 13, 2016
Construction firm expands downtown

Wright Construction Group, one of the largest commercial contractors based on the Gulf Coast, opened an office in downtown Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 22, 2016
Fort Myers airport traffic jumps 9%

Nearly one million passengers passed through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers in February.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • April 1, 2016
Naples: dead last for rental returns

RealtyTrac analyzed single-family rental returns in 6,551 zip codes nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 28, 2014
Please pass the salt

St. Petersburg will get a salty taste in January.

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  • May 22, 2015
Top Hertz executive quits

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.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • July 2, 2015
Community foundation tops $100 million

The assets of the Community Foundation of Collier County grew 56% since June 2014 to more than $100 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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