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News

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch homebuilder buys 345 acres in Lee County

A car dealership sells its land, plans for a parking garage are rejected, and a CRE firm is scooped up top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • June 10, 2023
40-year banking industry veteran promoted to senior position in Sarasota

Thomas Quale has been with BayFirst National Bank for four years now.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • June 9, 2023
Tampa-based global law firm names new chair, CEO

Robert Grammig has succeeded Steven Sonberg at Holland & Knight.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 9, 2023
High-tech medical device company names new CFO

Mark Quick has nearly two decades of medical device experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 8, 2023
$12.5 million in county funding to four Pinellas affordable housing projects

County leaders approved funding in May to help bring more affordable housing units online.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 8, 2023
Community bank adds SBA lending unit

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is also celebrating its 20 year-anniversary this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • June 8, 2023
Venice-based manufacturer finishes acquisition that started two years ago

PGT Innovations acquired 75% of the Miami-based company in 2021 to increase revenue and strengthen supply chain.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • June 8, 2023
Pinellas County tourism leader steps down

Steve Hayes served as president and CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater for four years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 7, 2023
Downtown Sarasota development gets $130 million construction loan

The developer of a twin high-rise development on Main Street gets financing from Bank OZK.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 7, 2023
Want $100K and free flights? Get a job at this Port Charlotte resort.

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor rolled out its employee benefits and retention package as it prepares for an October opening.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • June 7, 2023
Brokerage that only sells restaurants expands to Sarasota

We Sell Restaurants has a goal of expanding to 90 franchise partners by 2030.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 7, 2023
SWFL college president named interim CEO of community foundation

The organization manages assets of more than $151 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • June 7, 2023
Tampa law firm establishes scholarship for aspiring attorneys facing adversity

Johnson Jackson PLLC will award $5,000 to law students who come from underrepresented communities or struggle with health or financial challenges.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 7, 2023
Pair of Florida construction firms merge under one entity

The two companies have a combined 80 years of experience.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • June 6, 2023
Venice neighborhood gains traction with second national homebuilder

The first phase of Lakespur will bring 137 single-family homes to the area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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