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Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:54:09 GMT

Florida Supreme Court overturns Seminole casino deal

The Florida Supreme Court has overturned an agreement Gov. Charlie Crist signed with the Seminole Tribe to allow Las Vegas-style slot machines, baccarat, black jack and other card games at its facilities, which include the Hard Rock casinos in Tampa and Hollywood.


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:49:46 GMT

AirTran receives $47M government contract

AirTran Airways has announced the U.S. General Services Administration has awarded the airline 119 city pair contracts for federal employee travel for the 2009 fiscal year. (AAI)


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:46:35 GMT

Florida wind inspection program draws to a close

The My Safe Florida Home program will stop taking new applications in the next few days, after reaching a goal set by the Florida Legislature one year ahead of schedule.


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:42:28 GMT

MTS Medication Technologies switches stock listing

The common stock of MTS Medication Technologies Inc. will begin trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market effective July 15. (SGC) (OMEX)


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:11:51 GMT

New law streamlines Florida's regulatory process

Gov. Charlie Crist signed into law a bill that will streamline regulations for businesses in the state. The new law mainly affects the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:09:25 GMT

SBA to buy Berkshire Hathaway backup

The State Board of Administration agreed to pay Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway more than $220 million for its commitment to bond out $4 billion to help shore up the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:16:02 GMT

Housing slowdown blamed for retail woes

The weak housing market is blamed for the Tampa Bay area dropping eight spots on Marcus & Millichap's 2008 National Retail Index.


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:30:56 GMT

CarBiz sells software division to Constellation Software

CarBiz Inc. shifted its strategy with the sale of its software division to Constellation Homebuilder Systems, a division of Constellation Software Inc.


Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:19:16 GMT

Gerdau Ameristeel expands Jacksonville mill

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. said it is moving forward with a previously announced expansion of its steel mill in Jacksonville. (GNA)


Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:20:25 GMT

Tampa Tribune newsroom reduced to 200

Nearly a dozen people from The Tampa Tribune's newsroom will find out Wednesday they've been laid off as the Media General publication reduces its staff by another 50 positions. (MEG)