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The media and Bill McCollum are pounding on Rick Scott’s Medicare record. But the totality of his record clearly puts him on top. full story »
Alex Sink’s business plan will not get her elected governor. full story »
None of us needs more economic doom and gloom. It’s spring. There’s a recovery under way (supposedly). Let’s move on. Don’t tell you what you know (it’s still blah out there). Tell you something you don’t know. And hopefully, it’s good news. full story »
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McCollum plan checks Right boxes
But McCollum’s jobs plan devotes too much to pabulum and too little to details. more »
Commercial real estate echoes ag’s collapse
But community bankers say the regulators are unbending today. more »
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THURSDAY’S CUP: Burglar alarm not helpful after burglary
Jerry Marlar, an executive with a Bradenton-based accounting firm, ended an Aug. 23 luncheon panel discussion on business ethics with a jarring statement.![]()
Murphy: Here’s to you, Gulf oil spill
Anna Maria Island restaurateur Sean Murphy has yet again taken a page from the headlines to come up with his latest drink concoction.
Tampa Bay most stressed?
Tampa Bay most stressed? How can this possibly be?!
Wine Festival chief ends successful run
Dawn Montecalvo, one of the most successful charity fundraisers on the Gulf Coast, is leaving the Naples Children & Education Foundation in March.
Chico’s repurchasing won’t end growth
With a huge pile of cash and no big plans to spend it, Chico’s FAS is starting to return some of it to shareholders.


