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Downtown Tampa hotel buyer gets $29.6 million in financing

The financing for the Aloft Tampa Downtown Hotel will go toward the purchase and renovation of the former office building.

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Tampa wealth management firm lures Bank of America executive

Fidelis Capital has been pulling talent from major banks to spruce up offerings to high net-worth individuals.

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Troubled private flight business CEO remains optimistic about turnaround

A hangar lease extension and active plane maintenance have contributed to a more positive outlook.

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  • September 12, 2023
PIE airport sees slight drop in August passenger count

Hurricane Idalia shut PIE down for one day in August, but the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport still eyes a record year.

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  • September 12, 2023
After fire and hurricane, island restaurant owners team up for new concepts

Work on Wickie’s and The Magic Bus is expected to be completed by November.

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  • September 12, 2023
Pinellas County home listed for nearly $13M sells — under asking price

The former home of Marshall Rinker Jr., heir to a concrete empire, sold for under its $13 million asking price.

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  • September 11, 2023
Parrish, Lakewood Ranch home communities near sellout

According to Neal Communities' website, there are five homes still for sale between the Silverleaf and Indigo neighborhoods.

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  • September 11, 2023
Tampa rental company unveils fully electric crane

Sims Crane and Equipment Co. shows off its 100% electric crawler crane.

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  • September 11, 2023
Sarasota waterfront home listed at $33.8 million

The bayfront estate is located in Harbor Acres with views of Ringling Bridge.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 11, 2023
Auto dealership group shutters and lays off hundreds, including Bradenton employees

Off Lease Only closed five stores Sept. 7 after tough used car market forced it to file bankruptcy.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 10, 2023
Tampa apartment complex sells for $45.7 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sunseeker shows off its rooms, a hotel changes hands, and two south Sarasota County properties sell for $3.1 million.

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  • September 10, 2023
Benderson buys another Publix — this one in south Sarasota County

The developer has bought the store at the Olde Village shopping center in Englewood for an undisclosed price.

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  • September 9, 2023
State board approves financing plan for USF's $340 million on-campus stadium

The stadium will host 35,000 people for football games and events.

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  • September 9, 2023
Report: Sarasota is the No. 1 housing market to watch

The mortgage-to-income ratio in Sarasota is 19.5%, below the national average.

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  • September 8, 2023
Fort Myers tech entrepreneur buys Sarasota waterfront home for $6M

The 2-acre Indian Beach property dates to 1894 and last sold for $150,000 in 1987.

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