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  • May 29, 2024
92-year-old Clearwater retailer Jersey Jim Towers sells property

The retailer, which was founded in New Jersey and moved to Clearwater in the 1950s, will move to a new site soon.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 29, 2024
Report: Sarasota-Bradenton sees influx of college-educated residents

Residents with at least a bachelor's degree flocked to three Florida cities in 2023, according to a report from HireAHelper, a company that specializes in moving.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 29, 2024
Tampa real estate trust Sila wins bid for NYSE listing

The company will begin trading on the stock exchange in June under the symbol SILA.

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  • May 28, 2024
Tampa awards developer $750,000 for affordable senior living facility

The grant money will go toward the construction of an 88-unit community off of Hillsborough Avenue.

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  • May 28, 2024
Bradenton cafe acquired by Oysters Rock Hospitality closes temporarily

Kefi Streetside Cafe will be closed for the summer as it changes locations and shifts owners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 28, 2024
Finance lab expands at USF's Sarasota-Manatee campus

The University of South Florida is doubling the number of Bloomberg Terminals at its Sarasota-Manatee campus and adding a new finance lab at its Tampa campus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 28, 2024
Sarasota real estate firm promotes new office, AI at annual meeting

Michael Saunders & Co. focused on new developments in the industry and company during its annual meeting.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 26, 2024
Oregon coffee shop chain opening in Fort Myers, expanding in SWFL

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa REIT keeps growing, a Lakewood Ranch dentist office sells, and luxury and affordable projects share the spotlight.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 25, 2024
Boat towing business plans headquarters on US 41 Bypass

Sea Tow Venice, known as “AAA but on the water,” is getting anchored off the U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 24, 2024
Sarasota firm marketing nearly 175,000-square-foot portfolio

The 15 properties on the market span the state and several real estate sectors and include an 18,300-square-foot animal hospital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 24, 2024
Bradenton to buy Tropicana property for $5.25M after council approves

The city of Bradenton is seizing an "opportunity to move into the future" for its public works department, City Administrator Rob Perry said.

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  • May 23, 2024
Tampa Bay Sun FC will play inaugural game in August

The Tampa pro women's soccer team will take on Dallas Trinity FC on Aug. 18 in historic first game for the USL Super League and the teams.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 23, 2024
Drybar owners bring new massage concept to Florida

Squeeze will deliver an app-driven massage experience in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 23, 2024
Tampa man sentenced to 5 years for COVID identity theft scheme

A 29-year-old Tampa man is one of four people who conspired to steal people's personal information to collect unemployment benefits during COVID-19.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • May 23, 2024
New neighborhood in Venice to feature oversized lots

Palmera in Wellen Park will feature single-family homes on lots larger than the typical size, according to M/I Homes.

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