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Jim DeLa
April 15, 2024

Developer plans pair of boutique condo projects in downtown Sarasota

V.J. Chukkapalli, who splits his time between Colorado and Longboat Key, also bought a Siesta Key hotel for $5.4 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Elizabeth King
April 15, 2024

Report: Florida manufacturing is booming, rivals tourism

Florida ranks 10th in the U.S. for manufacturing employment, and the industry is poised for growth, according to the 2023 Florida Manufacturing report.

Florida

By

Mark Gordon
April 15, 2024

Naples real estate brokerage, already in 18 states, expands to UK

Call it Closed aims to bring an entrepreneurial experience across the pond.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By

Louis Llovio
April 15, 2024

St. Pete property management firm merges with Arizona company, rebrands

Weller Management grows more than doubles its portfolio and expands to 11 states after combining to create new firm.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Elizabeth King
April 14, 2024

Virginia plant run by Sarasota company recognized for zero waste

The plant owned by IPG diverted 97.5% of its waste from landfills in 2023.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Elizabeth King
April 13, 2024

Sarasota insurance company's ratings under review by AM Best

The ratings company placed SafePort Insurance's ratings under review with developing implications.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Andrew Warfield
April 12, 2024

Federal government denies SRQ airport land sale to New College

FAA nixes the $11.5 million deal for 31 acres of the West Campus that the college leases from the airport. Airport officials disagree with the decision and will "pursue further discussions on this matter."

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Mark Gordon
April 12, 2024

Sarasota-Bradenton CEO group names new executive director

Rene Hebda previously worked in fundraising for a local high school.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Louis Llovio
April 12, 2024

Change in rating systems will cost Lee County residents millions

FEMA's downgrade of Lee County and several municipalities means flood insurance rates in the county will rise 25% starting in October.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By

Louis Llovio
April 11, 2024

6M-square-foot Ybor City waterfront project picks up first key approval

The Darryl Shaw-backed project will bring a hotel, offices and 4,700 residences along with a boardwalk with retailers and restaurants.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
April 11, 2024

Publix opens Sarasota store, its 12th new location this year

The Lakeland grocer's new store is the first in the new Benderson-developed Fruitville Farms project.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Elizabeth King
April 11, 2024

New fish shack coming to Charlotte County resort complex

A new seafood restaurant will open this year in Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By

Elizabeth King
April 11, 2024

Bradenton bar raided for illegal gambling

Pour Decisions Saloon was operating slot machines without a license, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Mark Gordon
April 11, 2024

Lifetime TV movie 'Roommate Regret' filmed in St. Pete makes its debut

A made-for-TV movie filmed almost entirely in downtown St. Petersburg is scheduled to make its debut Thursday night on the Lifetime Movie Network.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
April 10, 2024

Tampa children's hospital receives $50 million donation

The donation from the Pagidipati family will go toward building a new St. Joseph's Children's Hospital building facility set to open in 2030.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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