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Fort Myers airport traffic up year to date nearly 25%

Four airlines surpassed 100,000 passengers in April.

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  • May 22, 2024
A graphic breakdown of housing affordability in Florida

Data from the Florida Housing Summit held earlier in May puts a spotlight on the state's lack of housing available in a variety of price points.

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  • May 21, 2024
Canadian vegan burger chain plans 40 franchises in Florida

Odd Burger, the fast-food chain behind the Vopper, has signed a franchisee to open new restaurants in the state as part of an expansion into the U.S. that also includes Washington state.

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  • May 21, 2024
Sarasota County leader among top 50 economic developers of 2024

Erin Silk, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, will be honored at an event later this year.

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  • May 21, 2024
IMG Academy announces new chief operating officer

Mike Milliron is the new chief operating officer for IMG Academy in Bradenton.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 21, 2024
Lee County awards nearly $42M for rehab of 836 affordable housing units

The grant money that Lee commissioners awarded to fix and update the apartment units comes from $1.1 billion the federal government allocated to the county after Hurricane Ian.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 21, 2024
Manatee County dairy farm sold to relatives who plan to grow the business

The new owners of Dakin Dairy Farm in east Manatee County plan several changes amid the hunt for new revenue streams. But on aspect — the farm itself — will remain the same.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 20, 2024
Polk County bank expands into Texas, Colorado with $2B purchase

The deal between SouthState Corp. and Texas-based Independent Bank Group still needs shareholder approval.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 20, 2024
City of Bradenton seeks to buy Tropicana land for $5.25M

More than 32 acres of land could change hands from Tropicana to the city of Bradenton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 20, 2024
Norman Love Confections names new CEO; founder to stay with firm

While founder Norman Love aims to slow down, the company he founded nearly 25 years ago has big-growth goals in mind. "This company has been chomping at the bit to grow," says Love.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • May 20, 2024
National investment bank’s Tampa office nearly doubles in size

Kevin Phillips, managing partner at PEI Global Partners, says the move was made as it seeks to attract top-tier talent to the city.

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  • May 20, 2024
Landscaping firm enters Carolinas, Pennsylvania with acquisition

Fort Myers-based Juniper Landscaping has acquired a 90-year-old landscaping business.

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  • May 20, 2024
Tourism on upswing in Sarasota County after winter, 2023 slowdowns

The number of room nights sold increased by 5,400 in March compared with 2023, according to Visit Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 20, 2024
CEO ousted as investigation prompts leadership shakeup at Jabil

St. Pete tech giant Jabil announced several changes in its executive ranks after an investigation led to the removal of Kenneth Wilson.

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  • May 19, 2024
Celebrity real estate investor pays $59.6M for Fort Myers apartments

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a retail center is on the market in Sarasota, a major renovation comes to Lakeland shopping center, and a medical building sells in Bradenton.

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