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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 20, 2023
Bonita Springs office building sells for $14.3 million

The three-story building at 3301 Bonita Beach Road SW was fully leased at the time of sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 20, 2023
Top Weber Grill exec named CEO of Manatee County pet products business

Encompass Pet Group founder Rob Emery will stay on as chairman.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • July 20, 2023
Tampa furniture giant Ashley HomeStore tweaks its name

The Tampa-based retailer has shortened its name.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 20, 2023
Polaris executive named to succeed Sarasota manufacturer's CFO

Tricia Fulton has been with Helios Technologies for 26 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 20, 2023
Naples Chamber of Commerce names interim president, CEO

Cotrenia Hood previously worked for the chamber from 2010-2014.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 19, 2023
130 jobs cut as Plant City tomato producer shuts farm operations

The job cuts hit Plant City, Manatee and Immokalee as Santa Sweets ceases U.S. farming operations because of competition.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • July 19, 2023
Tampa General Hospital opens outpatient infusion center

The TGH Cancer Institute's Brandon satellite will offer cancer patients closer infusion options.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 19, 2023
Longtime Sarasota attorney, pioneer in condo law dies at 91

A career-long fixture at Williams Parker, William Getzen also helped found the Argus Foundation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 19, 2023
Troubled AeroVanti founder faces new civil allegations in Medicare fraud case

"Patrick Britton-Harr and his co-conspirators took advantage of vulnerable adults during" the pandemic, says the top FBI agent in Baltimore regarding the latest case.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 19, 2023
Chamber opens application process for small business assistance funds initiative

Last year's program brought in $100,000 to 45 businesses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 18, 2023
Nashville fast-food chain to open first Tampa location

Captain D's, which is looking for other potential restaurant sites along the Gulf Coast, will start construction later this year on its new 975-square-foot location just of Interstate 275.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • July 18, 2023
Tampa-based education consulting firm hires former Hillsborough leader

A former Hillsborough County Public Schools superintendent will help Strategos Group on education consultancy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 18, 2023
Wealth management firm reaches $250 million in assets

The firm attributed the growth to a recent merger and client referrals.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 18, 2023
Fort Myers airport lands nine new routes, including New Orleans

Breeze now offers 58 nonstop routes in and out of Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • July 18, 2023
Famous St. Pete resort completes redesigned event space

The Vinoy Resort and Gulf Club completes 60,000 square feet of new event space.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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