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Unsealed indictment into Britton-Harr details alleged brazen $14.7M fraud

In the most revealing picture yet of what happened at AeroVanti, Maryland prosecutors lay out the scheme in court filings.

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Manatee County commissioner writes memo proposing hiring freeze

The hiring freeze would apply to all non-essential positions in Manatee County government.

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Sarasota financial firm acquired by national wealth advisory company

SRQ Wealth has been acquired by Carson Group.

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More than 400 downtown Sarasota apartments advance toward approval

Three projects totaling 435 units, 48 priced affordable and attainable, receive partial sign-off from the city's Development Review Committee.

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Naples chamber names award after late attorney, civic leader

Award honors the life and career of John Passidomo

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$15.5 million estate listed for sale on Siesta Key

The Gulf-front property features balconies with each of its five bedrooms.

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Longtime Goodwill CEO, prominent pastor dies at 82

Don Roberts leaves a large legacy not only in growing a nonprofit, but in giving people a job — and ‘human dignity and a sense of hope when no one else would give it to them.’

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Sarasota golf course acquired, new management company hired

Serenoa Golf Club marks the entry into Florida for golf course management company Pinnacle Golf Properties.

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St. Petersburg restaurant space sold to Miami investor

A portion of the space is currently occupied by Ford's Garage and plans are for a Latin American restaurant to be added.

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  • May 29, 2025
Patrick Britton-Harr indicted for AeroVanti and Medicare fraud

The founder of the Sarasota private jet company faces decades in prison.

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  • May 28, 2025
Ashley Furniture buys Lakeland industrial building for $70.54M

The building is part of Lakeland Central Park, an expanding industrial park off of Polk Parkway.

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  • May 28, 2025
Florida dragging national condo market down as investors back off

A new report finds that investments in condominiums have fallen to the lowest level since the start of the pandemic in 2020.

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  • May 28, 2025
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport appoints new CFO

The new chief financial officer and executive vice president has more than a decade of industry experience.

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  • May 28, 2025
IMG Academy acquires sports recruiting company

The Bradenton sports education brand now owns two online recruiting networks.

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South Tampa taco spot to open second location

Taco Dirty debuted seven years ago.

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