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Evolucia to acquire Coral Springs company
Evolucia Inc. has entered into a letter of intent to acquire the assets of Affineon Digital Lighting, a private LED fixture and control systems company in Coral Springs. Sarasota-based Evolucia (OTCBB:...
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Universal Health Care a 'massive fraud,' says BankUnited CEO
John Kanas, BankUnited’s president and CEO, called Universal Health Care Group a “massive fraud,” in an investor conference call. BankUnited is the largest creditor in the St. Petersburg company’s...
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Castor’s stance on Cuba elicits jeers, but then supporters rally
A revolting response to Congresswoman Kathy Castor’s stand on the embargo against Cuba and her recent trip to the island galvanized hundreds of area residents — especially Patrick Manteiga, publisher...
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Weather affects MarineMax results
MarineMax Inc. reported second quarter income of $344,000, or $0.01 per share, compared to $2.3 million, or $0.10 per share, in the same quarter last fiscal year. Revenue increased to $160 million...
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St. Petersburg compounding pharmacy responds to FDA inspection
ST. PETERSBURG — The Compounding Shop, a pharmacy that produces some sterile drugs, has changed some procedures and purchased new equipment in response to a federal inspection. The pharmacy was one of...
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Carlton Fields’ Page: Electronic information biggest change in law in 25 years
The advent of mandatory e-filing for state civil court documents this month is the latest frontier in the evolution of the practice of law. For Edward Page, a shareholder at Carlton Fields celebrating...
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Anatomy of a health care professional services agreement
In a consolidating health care industry, hospital systems and physician groups increasingly are looking at a variety of ways of joining forces to deliver cost-effective care. The recent alignment of...
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Roper posts record first quarter results
Roper Industries Inc. reported first quarter earnings of $125 million, or $1.26 per share, compared to $108 million, or $1.12 per share, in the same quarter last year. Revenue was $737 million, up from...
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USF adds chief diversity officer
Jose E. Hernandez was named to the newly created position of chief diversity officer at the University of South Florida. He will also lead the university’s expanded Office of Diversity and Inclusion,...
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Moffitt, QURE partner to improve care
Moffitt Cancer Center and QURE Healthcare have crafted a four-year partnership to measure and enhance the care and outcomes for cancer patients. The partnership involves measuring, validating and...
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Sarasota Memorial increases revenue, income drops
Sarasota Memorial Health System reported income of $15.1 million for the six months ended March 31 compared to $25.7 million for the same period in 2012. Total operating revenue increased 1.4 percent...
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Bradenton lawyer suspended
Richard Lee Buckle is among eight lawyers recently disciplined by the Florida Supreme Court. Buckle, who practiced in Bradenton, was suspended for a year in a sealed disciplinary document, according to...
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CAMLS names Sheraton Sand Key ‘beach destination’ partner
The University of South Florida’s $30 million Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa tapped the Sheraton Sand Key on Clearwater Beach as its “beach destination” partner...
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Compass Surgical Partners acquires interest in Brandon surgery center
Compass Surgical Partners has acquired an equity interest in Bay Area Physicians Surgery Center in Brandon via a partnership effective May 1. Financial details were not disclosed. Compass, based in...
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International Paper to close Lake Wales plant
International Paper plans to close its manufacturing plant in Lake Wales and will lay off 61 workers. The layoffs will take place between June 19 and July 2, according to a letter from the company to...
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Largo travel business hit with $20M sexual harassment verdict
A Tampa federal jury returned a verdict awarding a total of $20.2 million to eight former employees of Four Amigos Travel Inc. and Top Dog Travel Inc. in connection with a sexual harassment and...
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Roper completes $1 billion acquisition
Roper Industries Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of Managed Health Care Associates for nearly $1 billion. The acquisition was funded from available cash and borrowings under...
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USFSP to offer new bachelor’s degree program
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg will offer a new bachelor’s of arts degree in world languages and culture in the fall. The goal is to provide students with language skills and cultural...
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Florida Hospital Tampa is deploying EarlySense technology, a patient monitoring system, in a nursing unit to collect data and gauge its results. EarlySense, developed by Early Sense Inc. in Waltham,...
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Universal Health trustee faces ‘a convoluted mess’
After a few days on the job, Soneet Kapila knew his work at Universal Health Care Group Inc. would be tough and may take several years. Kapila is the Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustee who took over...
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