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Amanda Postma
June 13, 2023

Police build 26 cases in Sarasota County retail theft sting

The four-day operation led to 26 cases equally that were distributed between felony and misdemeanor charges.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
June 13, 2023

National bank names wealth advisory market leader for 500-employee unit

Marc Beshany will oversee more than 500 financial advisors.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
June 13, 2023

Toronto software firm opens Tampa office

WellnessLiving makes the move to Florida less than a year after receiving $66 million in funding.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Amanda Postma
June 12, 2023

First TEDx speakers announced for September event in Bradenton

The event garnered more than 300 applicants.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
June 12, 2023

Felon defrauded IRS of $6.37 million, spent $843,000 on cars in a week

Matthew Walker Meredith was on supervised release when he sought $170 million in fraudulent tax refunds and used proceeds to buy six Mercedes Benz vehicles and a luxury house.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
June 12, 2023

SWFL airport one of first in Florida to pump environmentally friendly fuel

The sale of the new fuel, at least in the near-term future, wil be small because less than half of the light aircraft based at Naples can safely use it.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Mark Gordon
June 12, 2023

Florida SBA lending market readies itself for more competition

In both the Sunshine State and nationally, more lenders look to capitalize on federally-backed lending programs.

Florida

Amanda Postma
June 12, 2023

Sarasota, Tampa become hot beds for built-to-rent homes

Tampa alone saw a 160% increase over the past five years.

Florida

Jay Heater
June 12, 2023

Manatee County lines up to buy well-known farm — but it might take awhile

Manatee County is readying a purchase of Mixon's Fruit Farms through its environmentally significant lands program. It promises to be a lengthy process.