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PIE, TPA see big September traffic numbers

PIE says 2023 is record-breaking September, as TPA also posts big increases.

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Investor pays $70.5 million for Sarasota apartments

A Wisconsin firm has bought the apartment complex in Palmer Ranch, the Sarasota County master-planned community.

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  • October 17, 2023
Fort Myers airport lands nonstop service to Puerto Rico

Flights to Puerto Rico begin in December.

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  • October 16, 2023
Manufacturer and construction supplier lease 47,000 square feet in Clearwater

The two companies are taking both indoor and outdoor space at the Sunshine Industrial Park, which sold last year for $27.5 million.

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Sarasota-based food bank names new senior level executive

The new five-year strategic plan All Faiths has in place made way for the new role.

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  • October 16, 2023
Bealls plans to open three stores in one day — in one shopping center

The Bradenton retailer is celebrating the occasion with multiple giveaways.

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  • October 16, 2023
Report: Florida ranked as nation's most entrepreneurial state

The Sunshine State grabs the top spot in rankings of entrepreneurial efforts.

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  • October 15, 2023
1,300-home master-planned community coming to Punta Gorda

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a popular bike shop sells its building in Fort Myers, a boat company buys a warehouse near St. Pete, and an office building is for sale in Sarasota County.

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  • October 15, 2023
Prominent real estate figure honored with global award

The Global Leadership Award was presented to Michael Saunders during a symposium in Dubai.

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  • October 14, 2023
$300M health care supply organization CEO retires, successor named

LeeSar and Cooperative Services of Florida will replace retiring CEO Bob Boswell.

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  • October 13, 2023
Tampa firm to pick up nearly 90,000 Farmers Insurance policies

Slide Insurance strikes again, this time picking up 86,000 policies.

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  • October 13, 2023
Naples conglomerate sells 27 properties to Aspen developer in blockbuster deal

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. did not disclose details of the sale but says it remains committed to the city and area.

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  • October 12, 2023
Shumaker partner named vice chair on EDC board

The appointment paves the way for Brett Henson to step into the chair position next year.

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  • October 12, 2023
Site cleared for rebirth of noted Sarasota bath and racket club

Rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences & Club, the mixed-use development is expected to be a catalyst for south Sarasota.

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Publix signs on as sponsor of the Florida Panthers

The Lakeland grocer and South Florida hockey team have signed a multiyear deal.

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