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  • Brian Hartz
  • May 19, 2023
Tampa neighborhood continues to be a CRE bright spot

Amid economic uncertainty, Tampa’s rapidly evolving Westshore business district has become a beacon of growth and stability.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 19, 2023
Sarasota-based manufacturer reels in $150M loan

Helios Technologies is working with PNC Capital Markets on the financing.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 18, 2023
$15 million spec office building opening in Pasco fills up fast

The building on State Road 54 was built as part of a program using Penny for Pasco funds to entice developers to build and help recruit targeted industries.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Brian Hartz
  • May 18, 2023
Google takes seat on Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

In addition to its investment, the multinational tech giant has also donated $20,000 to the nonprofit Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation.

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  • Amanda Postma
  • May 18, 2023
Pair of cities in region score high in buy vs. rent game

The study shows that North Port's average rent is only $2 less than monthly mortgage rates.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 18, 2023
Prominent SWFL engineering firm founded in 1966 has been sold

Hole Montes’ 65-person payroll will remain with the new company.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 18, 2023
Beachfront communities grapple with post-hurricane rebuilding issues

The mayors of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel spoke at a Real Estate Investment Society meeting about their cities since Hurricane Ian. The future is in flux as leaders respond to multiple demands.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Amanda Postma
  • May 17, 2023
Three eateries in Tampa earn Michelin star

The restaurants in the 2023 Michelin guide are Koya, Lilac and Rocca.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 17, 2023
$26.8 million awarded for road project to address Lee County growth

With the population in Lee expected to top 1 million in less than 30 years, the county is looking to ease congestion.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Brian Hartz
  • May 17, 2023
St. Petersburg firm installs large solar-energy array at resort

Legacy Vacation Resorts says the project will produce 78% of the electricity needed to power the Indian Shores property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 17, 2023
Revenue surges at Sarasota video platform Rumble — along with a big loss

The company’s high-cost model led to a quarterly loss of nearly $29 million.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 17, 2023
Downtown Sarasota luxury condo supply remains shy of demand

Although more than 700 units are planned or under development in Sarasota, the influx of buyers from across the country — many of them paying cash — outpaces development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 16, 2023
New flagship Fleming's steakhouse underway in Tampa, east Manatee next

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

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  • May 16, 2023
Lakewood Ranch insurance giant expands niche service in six states

FCCI Insurance Group expects to add two more states to that list by the end of the year.

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  • May 16, 2023
April brings 17% passenger increase to local airport

Airport officials are turning their attention back to a $73 million terminal expansion project at SRQ now that two of the busiest months have ended.

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