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News

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  • Jim Stinson
  • July 24, 2023
North Carolina-based oyster restaurant chain plans Tampa Bay market debut

North Carolina-based Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar is set to open along Wesley Chapel Boulevard in Lutz.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 24, 2023
City hires internally for economic development manager role

Vinicia “Vinnie” Mascarenhas has been serving in the interim position for six months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 24, 2023
7,400-yard golf course in rural Manatee County sets sights on 2024

The golf course and club is tasked with protecting at least 130 acres of wetlands.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 23, 2023
Local politician pays $4.75M for Holmes Beach property, mum on plans

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a lot of land changes hands in Punta Gorda, a car wash is on the market in Tampa, and the state's leading cancer center gets ready to expand.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 22, 2023
Survey: Small business owners remain worried about economy

While fears of inflation and difficulty finding employees are still a major concern, a new survey finds that owners do see signs of improvement.

  • Florida
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • July 21, 2023
Clearwater tech executive and once-famed hacker dies at 59

Kevin Mitnick was once a hacker. Then he helped run Clearwater's KnowBe4.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 21, 2023
Longstanding family-run insurance firm promotes third-generation leader to CEO

Austin Boyd has been with the company since 2013.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 21, 2023
Moving company to take over Williams Sonoma facility, plans 75 jobs

In addition to Tampa Bay, Good Greek Moving & Storage is also expanding to central and northeast Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    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
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