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Tampa airport board members to interview with four CEO finalists

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority's board will begin interviews Sept. 30 and vote on a successor to Joe Lopano on Oct. 30.

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Innovative Food Holdings plans to grow its gourmet cheese business.

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Opening date set for flagship Fleming's in Tampa

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Tervis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The 78-year-old manufacturer believes the setback, stemming from multiple factors, will allow the business to come back stronger and better.

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The city is turning to residents for insight as it looks to update rules that govern development and growth.

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Miami-based luxury cruise liner debuts Tampa sailing

The first ship will set sail off the west coast in 2026.

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North Florida coffee chain expanding to Tampa Bay

Ellianos Coffee, a chain based out of Lake City, is poised to open four locations in the Tampa Bay area.

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First Watch names chief technology officer

The restaurant group based in Manatee County promoted an industry veteran into a role in the C-suite.

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Boar's Head faces more lawsuits over listeria-recalled meat

The deli meat company headquartered in Sarasota is being sued for personal injury, wrongful death and other causes after selling meat contaminated with listeria.

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New Jersey family pays $14.6M for Fort Myers shopping center

The Lee County center on College Parkway was bought by a family of investors who owns a popular amusement center in New Jersey.

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$28M bayfront villa hits market in Sarasota County

A more than 9,000-square-foot home with frontage on Little Sarasota Bay features Italian-inspired touches.

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Sarasota solar company owner to lead state trade association board

Bill Johnson was elected president of the board of the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association.

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