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BUSINESS
In Florida, incentives only the beginning for favored
Incentives are the bedrock of Gov. Rick Scott¿s economic policy agenda. Scott¿s administration awarded more than $130 million in economic incentives in 2011 and 2012.
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BUSINESS
Oil industry eyes South Florida again
Drilling is picking up, with companies reviving long-abandoned fields and low-producing wells in and bordering the Big Cypress National Preserve.
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BUSINESS
Hits and misses in Facebook's history
Facebook made its debut on the stock market a year ago on May 18 in one of the largest IPOs in history and the biggest for any Internet company.
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TECHNOLOGY
A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus
It was supposed to be our IPO, the people's public offering.
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PERSONAL FINANCE
Spending Smart: Summer travel? Think beyond airfare
As travelers start thinking about winging off to summer vacations, many could learn a few things from expert fliers to ensure they get the best value for their money when booking flights.
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BUSINESS
Bernanke forecasts gains from computer technology
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says pessimists forecasting that the economy will not reap sizable benefits from the computer revolution are likely to be proven wrong.
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TECHNOLOGY
Silicon Valley-area hub becomes factory town
In a busy factory, machinists move sheets of aluminum roll in the back door to be molded, stamped, twisted and notched into high-tech electric cars that sell for more than $60,000 each.
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BUSINESS
Bradenton Beach sinks Rotten Ralph's
Bradenton Beach commission votes to terminate lease for restaurant on pier.
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JOBS NEWS
Manatee County's unemployment rate sinks
The state's unemployment rate drops to 7.2 percent. Manatee County down to 6.3 percent.








