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Jim Stinson
November 9, 2023

Sarasota botanical gardens sets opening for first phase of $72M project

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens says its first phase of its three-phase master plan for its downtown Sarasota campus will open to the public Jan. 11.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Jim Stinson
November 9, 2023

Tampa door giant sees future beyond inside

Tampa-based Masonite International acquired Fleetwood Aluminum Products for $285 million in cash.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
November 9, 2023

Hoffmann Family of Cos. properties brought nearly $200 million

The family calls the sale of Naples properties a “monumental transaction."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Louis Llovio
November 8, 2023

Florida lawmakers OK funds for program said to cut homeowner insurance bills

The state House and Senate passed the funding during a special session that included hurricane relief and sanctions against Iran.

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Mark Gordon
November 8, 2023

Pair of Sarasota bagel shops reopen under new brand

The name honors the grandfather, Burton “Buddy” Koffman, of the two brothers who own the stores.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Jim Stinson
November 8, 2023

St. Pete manufacturer buys high-tech recycler

Jabil aims to recover valuable components as consumers use more and more "smart" items.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Jim Stinson
November 8, 2023

Tampa airport lands four new routes, including a Vermont ski mecca

Tampa International Airport announces four nonstop routes to the north.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Mark Gordon
November 8, 2023

Naples eye doctor retires, sells practice to fellow physician

Collins Vision, an eye specialist practice with two Southwest Florida locations that’s celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2024, has acquired Fisher Eye & Laser Center in Naples.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Mark Gordon
November 7, 2023

Sarasota County manufacturer, nearing $1.5B in revenue, appoints CFO

PGT Innovations also recently made a big expansion announcement in Virginia.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Louis Llovio
November 7, 2023

Site of just-closed St. Pete brewery for sale

The Brutalist Temple of Beer closed last month, and its building is now on the market.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Jim Stinson
November 7, 2023

Clearwater fraud protection firm fined $150K for using 'unfair' tactics

Chargebacks911 was founded 13 years ago.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Mark Gordon
November 7, 2023

Sarasota tax office returns nearly $18 million to county in excess fees

The office has returned $114 million in the past decade.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Mark Gordon
November 7, 2023

Report: SWFL workforce readiness improves, early education remains subpar

A FutureMakers Coalition report looks at data from five Southwest Florida counties.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Jim Stinson
November 6, 2023

Proposed Ybor business curfew at 1 a.m. criticized but remains in play

Ybor City has been the victim of violence, and the business community has concerns.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
November 6, 2023

Developer pays $7.5M for Sarasota lots, plans mixed-use community

PTM Partners plans to build a major mixed-use project on the property near Payne Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Sarasota botanical gardens sets opening for first phase of $72M project

Tampa door giant sees future beyond inside

Hoffmann Family of Cos. properties brought nearly $200 million

Florida lawmakers OK funds for program said to cut homeowner insurance bills

Pair of Sarasota bagel shops reopen under new brand

St. Pete manufacturer buys high-tech recycler

Tampa airport lands four new routes, including a Vermont ski mecca

Naples eye doctor retires, sells practice to fellow physician

Sarasota County manufacturer, nearing $1.5B in revenue, appoints CFO

Site of just-closed St. Pete brewery for sale

Clearwater fraud protection firm fined $150K for using 'unfair' tactics

Sarasota tax office returns nearly $18 million to county in excess fees

Report: SWFL workforce readiness improves, early education remains subpar

Proposed Ybor business curfew at 1 a.m. criticized but remains in play

Developer pays $7.5M for Sarasota lots, plans mixed-use community

Tampa psychiatric hospital operator, execs to pay $32M in Medicare fraud settlement

Naples exec in high-profile fraud case says his politically-active boss told him to steal

Finalized deal shifts USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College

Report: Tampa, Sarasota rank among top cities in US for best ice cream shops

Interior designer opening showroom in Sarasota

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