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Tampa insurance firm promotes from within for president role

Jon Ritchie has been COO of Florida residential property insurance firm American Integrity Insurance Group since 2019.

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Heatherwood Construction Company has promoted two to leadership positions within the organization.

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Statewide HVAC, plumbing firm acquires Sarasota company

The buyer has been acquiring plumbing and HVAC companies across Florida.

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Boeing layoffs hit Florida, includes Tampa, St. Petersburg

The manufacturer is cutting jobs across the state as part of an effort to reduce its workforce by 10%.

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Sarasota County rejects variance for two-unit Siesta Key multifamily project

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Health research company signs $2.44M lease in Bradenton

Synergy Healthcare, which conducts clinical trials, is moving into a space near HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

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Tampa Bay Rays appear to backtrack on stadium project threats

In a letter to the Pinellas County Commission chair, the team says the agreements to build a new ballpark remain "in effect” for the time being.

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Saks Fifth Avenue debuts concierge shopping at Sarasota Ritz-Carlton

The hotel in Sarasota will offer access to the Fifth Avenue Club, which provides a personal shopper and stylist.

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Tampa water company earns Pantone recognition for hue of blue

The cobalt blue in one of its logos received a designation.

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Selby Gardens raises $40M for next phase of redevelopment

The capital campaign for the second phase of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has reached 66% of its $60.9 million goal.

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Polk County office building sells for $6.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a legendary Tampa bakery is getting a new home, a Palmetto salvage yard gets sold, and Babcock Ranch is getting new tenants.

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National sauna franchise to launch first Florida location in Sarasota

A family of entrepreneurs plans to open three Glow Sauna Studios in the greater Sarasota area.

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Bank names market execs for Fort Myers, Sarasota areas

As one leader is promoted outside the area, two others rise into new positions at Regions Bank.

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Avelo extending the runway of its central Florida flight schedule

Customers can now book summer travel through Labor Day 2025.

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120-attorney law firm extends downtown Tampa lease for 12 years

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