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NJ manufacturer expands in Tampa, plans to add 20 positions

Automation machinery manufacturer Norwalt is moving into a new year with a new address and room to grow.

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HL Asian Market opens on US 41 in Sarasota

A new market selling everything from teapots to live crabs is open for business on South Tamiami Trail.

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  • December 19, 2024
Fleming’s Chinese food concept opens Estero restaurant

PJK Neighborhood Chinese has opened a 6,000-square-foot eatery at Coconut Point, the Lee County open air mall.

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  • December 18, 2024
Hoffmann increases its ownership of top national newspaper chain

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. has upped its ownership in Iowa-based Lee Enterprises as it looks to become the chain’s largest shareholder.

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Bradenton Area EDC adds, promotes staff

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation made staffing changes its leader says are "future-proofing" the agency heading into 2025.

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  • December 18, 2024
Inpatient hospice unit opens at Lee Memorial Hospital

The VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit is only hospital-based hospice facility in Lee County.

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  • December 18, 2024
Longtime Polk County, north Florida construction firms merge

The new company is looking forward to expanded brand presence in 2025.

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  • December 18, 2024
Pair of homes listed in Naples for more than $45M each

Two custom-built estates in the Port Royal neighborhood of Naples have hit the market with listing prices over $45 million.

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  • December 17, 2024
Despite county's yes vote, Tampa Rays want more money for $1.3B ballpark

The team says it cannot cover cost increases and that it will negotiate with municipalities already cash strapped and unwilling to pay more.

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  • December 17, 2024
SWFL country club with two campuses completes $50M renovation

The repairs and replacements happened on two campuses over two years.

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  • December 17, 2024
Pasco County resort obtains $72 million loan for redevelopment

The developers of the Saddlebrook Resort have secured financing to pay for a major revamping of the historic property.

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Pickleball club chain, including debut Lakewood Ranch location, shutters

Founded in 2019, the club says it doesn’t "have sufficient financial resources to continue operations."

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  • December 17, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital doubles ER capacity at Venice campus

The hospital in Venice has become increasingly used given two hospital closures in the area, officials say.

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  • December 17, 2024
Utah developer buys Manatee land, building 210 apartments

The Lotus Co. has bought 7.64 acres on University Parkway and plans to build a multifamily development on the property.

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  • December 17, 2024
Sarasota condo tower gets $46 million in construction financing

The developers behind The Edge Sarasota have started work on the 27-unit luxury building and expect to finish it in early 2026.

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