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Battle underway over potential development near beloved birding site

Sarasota County commissioners could decide on the 170-home proposal near Celery Fields early next year.

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The firm is contracting with a Maryland-based EV charging company.

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Land trust serving 5 counties changes name

The name "Big Waters Land Trust" captures the defining feature of the region, according to the nonprofit's president.

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The team behind Kyuramen in Sarasota also owns two other restaurants in the region.

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Sellers in Florida grab top spot nationally in live commerce sales, according to a new report from livestream shopping platform Whatnot.

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9-year-old from Naples named CEO of tech firm — for a day

Nova Evenson, was recently named CEO for the Day at Utah-based Gabb, which sells safephones, safewatches apps and software for kids and teens.

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St. Pete approves bonds for Rays ballpark, saving deal — for now

After weeks of threats and delays, the agreement for the Tampa Bay Rays to build a new stadium took a positive, though tentative, step forward.

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First Watch to reopen downtown Tampa location

Breakfast is back after a years long hiatus.

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SeaPort Manatee gets two new cranes

The new cranes will help the port handle the record amount of cargo it has been receiving.

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  • December 5, 2024
Sarasota County closes $19M deal for former fruit orchards

The county plans to use the property, previously owned by the Albritton family, for soil to cover the nearby landfill.

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HVAC wholesaler in Fort Myers moving

Philadelphia-based United Refrigeration has leased 17,000 square feet of warehouse and office space about two miles from its current location.

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Michael Saunders & Co. joins Forbes Global Properties

The Sarasota-based real estate firm is part of an exclusive group of top-tier agencies.

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  • December 4, 2024
USF cybersecurity program launches $240K incubator

The first round of PhaseZero: Innovation Incubator's recipients will receive up to $60,000.

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Naples firm acquires 45-mile fiber optic project in DC

It's the first fiber optic purchase for ROC Venture Group, a Naples-based venture capital and private equity firm with a growing portfolio of AI-related investments.

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