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Marshall Goodman, 64, recently promised government officials that he can “spark a revitalization” of private enterprise in rural Central Florida. In order to do that, he told officials that he needs taxpayers to finance his $40 million plan to build and operate five 20,000 square-foot business incubators — where fledgling companies can pay a fee for office space and management training — in small towns in Polk County. It's similar to a claim he made in Collier County a few years ago...

Marshall Goodman left both USF Polytechnic and Collier County amid financial questions.

Isackson was the only candidate named by all five county commissioners. Chapman and Yilmaz were among the first five applicants for the manager role.  Commissioners Tuesday said they were satisfied with the speed of the hiring process so far.  “I feel like were on or ahead of schedule,” said Commissioner Rick LoCastro. “I mean, were moving along pretty quick.” At the Tuesday meeting, Collier commissioners decided to have human resources contact the top five candidates to provide infor...