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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 10, 2024
$73M water, wastewater nonprofit in Lee County names new leader

New Bonita Springs Utilities Executive Director Andy Koebel has been with Bonita Springs Utilities for over a decade.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 9, 2024
Paul Fleming Restaurant Group opens second diner location in Naples

The second Lake Park Diner location in Naples, this one in Founder Square, is now open.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 9, 2024
Mortgage investor moves HQ to Tampa from New Jersey

Roemanu, which originates and invests in business purpose mortgages in the U.S. and U.K., will have its joint headquarters with a subsidiary in the city while keeping a presence in New Jersey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 9, 2024
SWFL boat lift manufacturer adds three VPs to leadership team

Fort Myers aluminum boat lifts and dock company Golden Manufacturing recently added three vice presidents to its staff.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 8, 2024
$1.27B oncology network announces CFO departure, replacement

American Oncology Network, a publicly traded network of community-based oncology practices, has begun the search for a non-interim CFO.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 8, 2024
Sarasota firm promotes architect to partner

Modern architectural design firm DSDG announced the promotion of Casey Allen to partner.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 8, 2024
Sarasota grocery drivers join Teamsters labor union

Workers at a Sarasota grocery distribution facility voted to unionize, represented by the Teamsters Local 79.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 8, 2024
Loss of Walmart wireless services contract leads to 302 layoffs

Walmart did not renew the contract for a Miami company that handles wireless sales at stores across Florida.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 8, 2024
Food truck-turned-restaurant to open second Sarasota location

Florence and the Spice Boys, which serves Middle Eastern fusion cuisine, targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 7, 2024
Fort Myers marketing firm founder inducted into industry Hall of Fame

Teri Hansen, founder and president of Fort Myers-based Priority Marketing, has been elected to the American Advertising Federation District 4 Advertising Hall of Fame.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 7, 2024
Another Sarasota mall owner seeks to build residences on the property

The owners of Crossings at Siesta Key Mall will appear before the Sarasota Planning Board.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 7, 2024
Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement

David Deno announced his retirement Tuesday but will stay on as the company searches for his replacement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 7, 2024
Gulf Coast mall owners grapple with bankrupt retailer Rue21 closing stores

Joining Macy’s and Express, teen fashion retailer Rue21 is closing its 11 local stores — and 30 in Florida — after filing for bankruptcy for the third time.

  • Florida
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 7, 2024
Inside peek at $800M Longboat resort opening this summer

Secret cocktails at the drop of a button. A chocolate room. Saltwater lagoons. That and more make up the insides of the St. Regis Longboat Key, which is months away from opening day.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 6, 2024
375 Tampa apartments coming after developer gets $63 million in financing

The apartment complex will be built in MetWest International, a prominent mixed-use project near Tampa International, Raymond James Stadium and International Plaza.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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