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  • Laura Lyon
  • November 7, 2024
Lakeland auto group sells pair of Tampa car dealerships

The longtime auto dealer is down to its last two locations in Florida.

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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 7, 2024
Lee County awards $37M for two affordable housing projects

The grant funds grants will go toward to two affordable housing projects in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Elizabeth King
  • November 7, 2024
$20M renovated clubhouse opens at SWFL golf course

The Copperleaf Golf Club now has expanded dining and entertainment options.

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  • November 6, 2024
71% income drop leads to Tampa plant closing, 250 layoffs

Indiana manufacturer Kimball Electronics is closing its Tampa plant as it looks to "further streamline the operating structure."

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  • November 6, 2024
Sarasota manufacturer reports $10M revenue loss from hurricanes

Helios Technologies also says there were $3 million in recovery expenses after three fall storms.

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  • November 6, 2024
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  • November 6, 2024
Report: Tampa property taxes up nearly 60% since pandemic

Tampa joins Miami and Jacksonville on national list of property tax increases.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 6, 2024
Record condo sale kicks of next chapter for storied Longboat property

The $21 million sale of a condo unit at The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key is the largest ever in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • November 5, 2024
Atlanta developer buys land, takes $45M loan for Tampa apartments

The developer behind Mercedes-Benz Stadium building 330 units in Temple Terrace.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • November 5, 2024
St. Pete seafood restaurant to close at the end of the year

After 10 years, the owners of Sea Salt will not be renewing the lease.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • November 5, 2024
$1.2B St. Pete bank creates new leadership position

BayFirst National Bank Senior Vice President, Director of Business Banking Hope Perez is an industry veteran of 18 years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 5, 2024
Breeze Airways makes Fort Myers airport a base of operations

Southwest Florida International Airport is one of nine hubs nationwide for Breeze Airways.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Elizabeth King
  • November 5, 2024
Bradenton vehicle dealer expands into refuse industry

Ten-8 Industrial has partnered with a refuse and recycling truck dealer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • November 5, 2024
Fort Myers' The Club at Renaissance to get multimillion-dollar upgrade

The Orlando owners of the private club and golf course plan to start a renovation next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 4, 2024
Marco Island house sells for $11.1 million

The transaction is the second largest in the Collier County city this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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