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  • May 20, 2011
Tom Longe leaves TIB Bank

Having arranged the sale of TIB to NAFH, former CEO says his work is done.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • December 7, 2011
Florida bond debt drops $500M

The reduction is the state's first bond debt decrease in at least 20 years.

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  • September 4, 2013
Florida needs 900,000 jobs

The impact of the recession on Florida's labor market continues to linger and likely will for years, as the state needs 900,000 more jobs just to return to the peak.

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  • August 6, 2013
Is debt better than equity for homebuilders?

The investor excitement over homebuilding may depend on which side of the street you're on.

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  • August 7, 2013
Indianapolis firm expands in Sunshine State

Wholesale produce distributor picks Florida for new distribution center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • June 15, 2012
Applicants seek spot on PSC

More than 20 people applied for a seat on the powerful regulatory commission.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • June 20, 2012
New plan encourages startups

Tampa Bay's 6/20 Plan aims to help entrepreneurs by attracting talent and capital.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 12, 2012
Tampa Tribune video yanked

The ubiquitous cell phone is perfect for surreptitiously making videos of private gatherings, as Mitt Romney found out recently.

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  • October 12, 2012
Homeowners moves to NYSE

The Tampa-based insurance company will move its stock from the NASDAQ.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 22, 2012
Prostate-screening advice hits company

New advice for prostate-cancer screens is hitting one company hard.

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  • December 7, 2012
A lesson in PR from HMA

The current investigation into hospital admissions into Health Management Associates offers some interesting lessons in public relations.

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  • July 18, 2012
Charlotte's power broker remains busy

Bruce Laishley is a one-man economic development machine and was instrumental in recruiting a food distribution company to Charlotte County.

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  • August 10, 2012
Olympic rings don't resonate on Gulf Coast

The Tampa-St. Petersburg area doesn't feel the Olympics love — not when it comes to TV viewing.

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  • June 20, 2011
Construction jobs hit hard

Florida's construction industry lost the most jobs of any state in the nation.

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  • February 21, 2011
TRC execs sign retention deals

Technology Research Corp. leaders might be preparing for a takeover.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 18, 2011
Unemployment down to 10.3%

The state's jobless rate fell 0.3 percentage points over the month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 28, 2011
Zank is Raymond James COO

The St. Petersburg-based financial giant has a new chief operating officer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 4, 2012
Scheme victims win $2.5M

Receiver in Arthur Nadel case secures a settlement with a New York brokerage.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 10, 2012
Wanted: legit oil spill claims

Gulf Coast attorneys seek businesses that lost sales from the BP oil disaster.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • February 1, 2012
Real estate group elects board

Fort Myers' Real Estate Investment Society has new leaders for 2012.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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