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Louis Llovio
August 2, 2023

$250M Naples resort takes step toward completion as reservations open

Work on the Great Wolf Lodge South Florida is shifting to the interior, giving officials a better idea of when the resort will open.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Amanda Postma
August 2, 2023

Former Pepperidge Farm CEO appointed to local board

As First Watch continues to scale business, the board's chair says Irene Chang Britt's leadership experience will provide "invaluable insights and advice."

Manatee-Sarasota

Jim Stinson
August 2, 2023

Tampa logistics firm buys three Dutch companies

Quala and Boasso Global of Tampa go Dutch with three firms that do tank-related business in Rotterdam.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Jim Stinson
August 2, 2023

Two financial firms merge in Fort Myers

Southwest Florida advisers decide to merge to create larger financial shopping.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Jim Stinson
August 2, 2023

Pasco County bank expands but also stays local

A chartered bank from Dade City is growing, thanks to cannabis, diversified income and customer service. It also recently promoted more than 20 employees.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
August 1, 2023

Luxury RV dealer pays $18.3M for Bradenton property

The Motorcoach Store will use the new space — which will include storage for high-end RVs and a concierge service — as its national headquarters

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
August 1, 2023

Alabama construction company expands into Tampa

Hoar Construction says that a growing workload in the Tampa and Sarasota markets requires it have a local office.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Amanda Postma
August 1, 2023

North Port welcomes 71 new businesses

The feat, accomplished during the second quarter of 2023, is complementary of the hike in development and population that North Port has seen recently.