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  • May 15, 2025
Miami manufacturer buys Charlotte County firm, doubles payroll

The new owner is "dedicated to securing the future of the American industrial base."

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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 14, 2025
Tampa health tech firm to lay off nearly 100 employees, blames Trump administration

GroundGame.Health, which made the Inc. 5000 list the past two years, says changes in Washington forced its clients to cut spending.

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  • May 14, 2025
After nearly closing, Sarasota cheese shop raises capital to remain open

The owner of Artisan Cheese Company, facing closure due to a host of issues, finds salvation in an angel investor — and her customers.

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  • May 14, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra picks up $10M gift

Funds will go toward the organization's new Music Center project.

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  • May 14, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning get new broadcast home

The team has signed an agreement with E.W. Scripps Co., which will launch a new station and a new app.

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  • Laura Lyon
  • May 14, 2025
South Carolina hospitality group opens first of two Tampa restaurants

Maru, from South Carolina-based Indigo Road Hospitality Group, has opened on the rooftop of Bayshore Gardens in Tampa. The second restaurant is slated for a fall opening.

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  • May 14, 2025
Noted resort developer, entrepreneur dies at 84

Al Ten Ten Broek’s hospitality businesses and entities employed thousands of people.

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  • May 13, 2025
Pasco County man gets prison time for nearly $800K mortgage scam

The Wesley Chapel man had pleaded guilty last year to a quit claim deed fraud.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Laura Lyon
  • May 13, 2025
Construction begins on Tampa 22-mile bike loop

The city of Tampa announced that construction has officially begun on a long-awaited pedestrian and bicycle loop around the city.

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  • Laura Lyon
  • May 13, 2025
Tampa coffee roaster lands west coast distribution deal

Tampa-based coffee brand Buddy Brew announced its first expansion to California.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 13, 2025
Chick-fil-A restaurants opening in Bradenton, Tampa hire 160 staff

A Bradenton Chick-fil-A restaurant is holding a grand opening, while a Tampa Chick-fil-A has relocated.

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  • May 13, 2025
Struggling downtown Clearwater gets two new merchants

A new restaurant and gym are set to open in the once-thriving district now looking to reimagine itself.

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  • May 13, 2025
James Beard-nominated restaurateurs to open upscale Japanese spot at UTC

Zoto is being developed by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung.

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  • May 13, 2025
$2.6B global tech firm buys Fort Myers company

Fiber Solutions has a second office in Tennessee.

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  • May 12, 2025
Longtime St. Petersburg accounting firm announces rebrand

SBF Advisors, a St. Petersburg accounting firm that merged with another firm in February, has officially rebranded.

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