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Louis Llovio
September 5, 2023

Florida remains major destination for national retailers looking to expand

Retailers and industry insiders gathered in Orlando last week to talk, network and make deals.

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Louis Llovio
September 3, 2023

Famed Parisian fashion house Chanel opens Tampa store

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a mobile home park is bought in Fort Myers, a Virginia convinience store sells in Palmetto, and retailers open in Tampa.

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Amanda Postma
September 1, 2023

Hospitality event: Labor remains industry's toughest puzzle

Industry professionals gathered in Tampa on Thursday to talk through strategies they use to retain talent.

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Jim Stinson
September 1, 2023

Tampa Bay medical training school acquires Northeastern campuses

Ultimate Medical Academy says it will expand into north with American Institute.

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Mark Gordon
September 1, 2023

Education company promotes from within for president and COO role

Greg Sapienza initially joined OptimaEd in March 2022.

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Jim Stinson
September 1, 2023

Airline to add four new destinations from TPA

Spirit will add a permanent daily line from TPA to a Southern business hub.

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Jim Stinson
September 1, 2023

Tampa Bay, Sarasota become alluring options for financial services

With Miami and New York becoming more expensive, a number of firms are looking at Tampa Bay and Sarasota for locations and talent.

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Jim Stinson
August 31, 2023

Study: Tampa, Naples homes selling under list prices

Despite talk of growing costs in Florida, the Sunshine State has many city areas in which homes are sold under list prices.

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Louis Llovio
August 31, 2023

Las Vegas cannabis company pays $49M for Florida dispensaries

Planet 13's purchase of VidaCann, which has a large Gulf Coast presence, gives it an immediate foot print and the infrastructure to double its Florida store count quickly.