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Louis Llovio
May 5, 2025

Report: Cities in Sarasota, Lee lead nation in new apartment permits

As the number permits issued for multifamily units fall nationwide, the Gulf Coast metro areas continue to be active.

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Elizabeth King
May 5, 2025

Sarasota luxury condo project marks two milestones

The Owen was topped off recently, and a new sales gallery is opening to market the condos on Golden Gate Point.

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Laura Lyon
May 5, 2025

Lakeland man sentenced for COVID fraud, ordered to pay $370K

The money was funneled through an auto parts business.

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Louis Llovio
May 4, 2025

As neighbors keep fighting, Captiva’s South Seas plans grand reopening

In the week's top commercial real estate news, affordable housing units are coming to North Port, Tampa issues RFPs to redevelop a portion of its downtown, and a replica of the Oval office can be yours.

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Elizabeth King
May 3, 2025

Animal ER of University Park moves to bigger facility, adds 24/7 service

The emergency veterinary care clinic grew its staff and made capital investments along with relocating into a larger space.

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Elizabeth King
May 2, 2025

Venice aviation repair company acquired for $50M

Turbine Weld Industries of Venice was acquired by VSE Corporation of Miramar.

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Laura Lyon
May 2, 2025

Paris manufacturer with Tampa subsidiary raises $39M in funding

SafeHeal, a medical device company, received financing from investor Solar Eclipse, new investors Gideon Strategic Partners and M&L Healthcare, part of M&L Group and returning investors Sofinnova Partners.

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Laura Lyon
May 2, 2025

Investment firm hits 50K-home benchmark with Tampa multifamily complex

S2 Capital intends to upgrade a 36-year-old community in Tampa that it just bought.

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Louis Llovio
May 1, 2025

Fate of Fort Myers Beach flood insurance rating and discount still unknown

FEMA will remove the barrier island’s probation in November, saving residents $50, but a much bigger 25% flood insurance discount is still lost.

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Laura Lyon
May 1, 2025

Postwar St. Petersburg hotel gets new look with renovations

Skybeach Resort, a two-story hotel with Old Florida charm on the waterfront just off the Skyway Bridge in Pinellas County, recently completed a series of renovations.