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  • December 21, 2012
Investor group, Illinoisan buy Donald, Coon roads land

The price equated to $16,907 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • January 3, 2013
Parker named GM at WTTA-TV

The veteran Tampa Bay television executive formerly was with Bright House.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • January 3, 2013
Workers' comp rates drop 56%

A new state report, however, says the impact of 2003 reforms is waning.

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  • October 28, 2011
VR Labs makes Kottkamp CEO

Former Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp will aim to grow the young manufacturer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • July 11, 2013
HMA stock pushes higher

The stock of the hospital operator continues to climb as hedge fund pushes for change.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 14, 2013
Manatee boat firm motors to Africa, Middle East

Federal officials will recognize Hann Powerboats for its exporting efforts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 26, 2013
TV meteorologist makes 'big' move off screen

Meredith Garofalo, formerly of ABC 7 WWSB, joins Big Brothers Big Sisters.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 4, 2013
Survey says: 65% of entrepreneurs have faith in 2013

Manatee County business owners still worry about uncertainty, health care reform.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • February 1, 2013
Tech Data pushes content strategy

The technology giant has begun providing digital marketing services for its resellers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • June 14, 2013
IberiaBank names new Sarasota/Bradenton president

Jeff Radcliffe, originally from Sarasota, will oversee operations in the market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 4, 2013
Homebuilder sets quarterly volume high at $27M

Medallion Home is one of several local firms to see a sales boost in early 2013.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2013
Benderson Development Co. plans Hanna Plaza expansion

Siesta Key Village could have more than 8,000 square feet of new retail space if Sarasota County approves a building addition to Hanna Plaza at 5221 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • June 24, 2011
Angels coming to Orlando?

Entrepreneurs looking for seed money will be glad to know that a new angel investing group is forming in Central Florida.

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  • July 1, 2011
Walter Energy CEO resigns

Keith Calder leaves the coal producer after just a few months on the job.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 15, 2011
JPM/RDP Farms owners buy Immokalee distribution building

Perrydale Farms LLC, created to buy and operate the former Southern Corporate Packers food processing facility, purchased the 20,780-square-foot building for $1.2 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • June 2, 2011
USF classical station well received by donors

WSMR-FM 89.1, a classical music radio station bought by the University of South Florida last year, reached its fundraising goal, with 1,000 founding members donating more than $117,000.

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  • June 6, 2011
Hudson leads Stearns Florida

Tramm Hudson named Florida president for Minnesota-based Stearns Bank.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 29, 2011
Making the transition to caring

Entrepreneurs are made in a recession. Consider Wanda Bishop, who recently invested $28,000 to buy the franchise rights in Fort Myers for Caring Transitions.

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  • August 12, 2011
Savtira to hire 265 in Tampa

The e-commerce firm promises to pay an average wage above $80,000.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2011
Port Manatee Berth 12 dredging under way

Dredging has started at Port Manatee for the planned Berth 12.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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