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  • September 14, 2022
Private school official accused of stealing tuition, mortgage fraud

A Largo man was charged by federal prosecutors for scheming to move tuition payments into personal accounts and giving false information to get more than $1 million in mortgages.

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$618 million resort signs sponsorship deal with pro racecar driver

Sunseeker Resorts is preparing for its 2023 opening.

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Chicago fintech company puts its stamp on Tampa with new office and hiring

CoinFlip has opened an office in Tampa with plans to develop Web3 products and take the mystery out of cryptocurrencies.

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Home on Sarasota Bay shores sells for $15.5 million

The 1.5-acre property resides within Harbor Acres.

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Government relations firm expands to Sarasota

The new office will be led by firm partner Todd Josko.

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Furniture retailer to open massive showroom in Wesley Chapel

A grand opening for Miami-based El Dorado Furniture’s new location is set for Sept. 24-25.

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Citrus company names new top financial officer

Perry Del Vecchio previously held financial management positions at Hertz, among other companies.

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  • September 12, 2022
Lakeland apartments part of almost $92 million multifamily portfolio sale

An unnamed buyer bought four low-income developments across the state and will continue to operate them as such.

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Truck driving school expands footprint with new location in Venice

FleetForce, based in Winter Haven, now has four locations, with a fifth set to open soon in Fort Myers.

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  • September 12, 2022
Clearwater office portfolio sells for $18 million

A local investment group buys the five-building development just north of St. Pete-Clearwater Airport.

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  • September 12, 2022
Report: Cheaper to rent than buy in several areas

In markets including Sarasota and Naples, the pricing power, even in the current environment, belongs to renters.

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  • September 9, 2022
One of area’s biggest construction companies moves after four decades downtown

Clearwater’s Creative Contractors’ new home pays homage to the area’s natural habitat and its industry.

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  • September 9, 2022
Sarasota food bank names new CFO

Michael Ziebell, who had been in the position since 2019, officially retired Sept. 2.

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  • September 9, 2022
Airline lands new hub in SWFL, will add 35 jobs

​​Avelo Airlines plans to add four more nonstop routes to Fort Myers in November.

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Population surge leads to developers shifting approach to mixed-use projects

A popular commercial real estate conference for retailers has returned to live action. Among the trends: new shopping center mindsets and higher rents.

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