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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 8, 2023
Florida lawmakers OK funds for program said to cut homeowner insurance bills

The state House and Senate passed the funding during a special session that included hurricane relief and sanctions against Iran.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 8, 2023
Pair of Sarasota bagel shops reopen under new brand

The name honors the grandfather, Burton “Buddy” Koffman, of the two brothers who own the stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • November 8, 2023
St. Pete manufacturer buys high-tech recycler

Jabil aims to recover valuable components as consumers use more and more "smart" items.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • November 8, 2023
Tampa airport lands four new routes, including a Vermont ski mecca

Tampa International Airport announces four nonstop routes to the north.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 8, 2023
Naples eye doctor retires, sells practice to fellow physician

Collins Vision, an eye specialist practice with two Southwest Florida locations that’s celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2024, has acquired Fisher Eye & Laser Center in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2023
Sarasota County manufacturer, nearing $1.5B in revenue, appoints CFO

PGT Innovations also recently made a big expansion announcement in Virginia.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 7, 2023
Site of just-closed St. Pete brewery for sale

The Brutalist Temple of Beer closed last month, and its building is now on the market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • November 7, 2023
Clearwater fraud protection firm fined $150K for using 'unfair' tactics

Chargebacks911 was founded 13 years ago.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2023
Sarasota tax office returns nearly $18 million to county in excess fees

The office has returned $114 million in the past decade.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2023
Report: SWFL workforce readiness improves, early education remains subpar

A FutureMakers Coalition report looks at data from five Southwest Florida counties.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • November 6, 2023
Proposed Ybor business curfew at 1 a.m. criticized but remains in play

Ybor City has been the victim of violence, and the business community has concerns.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 6, 2023
Developer pays $7.5M for Sarasota lots, plans mixed-use community

PTM Partners plans to build a major mixed-use project on the property near Payne Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 6, 2023
Bradenton woman heads to prison for nine years for $9.75M scam

Lori Ann Nademus used ill-gotten gains on luxury residences, high-end clothes, jewelry and more, FBI officials alleged.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 6, 2023
Tampa women's soccer team unveils name, logo

The Tampa Bay Sun FC will begin play in August as part of a new league, the USL Super League.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 5, 2023
Looking to shed stores nationwide, Walgreens sells Fort Myers location

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Manatee buys an office building, Tampa Bay condo towers surpass $200 million in sales, and a Naples medical building is getting new tenants.

  • Florida
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