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  • Brian Hartz
  • July 14, 2022
Tampa Bay landmark wins prestigious development honor

The new St. Pete Pier triumphed in the Urban Open Space category at the 2022 Urban Land Institute America’s Awards for Excellence.

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  • July 14, 2022
Fort Myers startup incubator names top official

Phyllis LeFlore-Calloway has been working for the city of Fort Myers since 2018.

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  • July 13, 2022
Relentless statewide homebuilding boom shows little sign of easing

Several cities in the region score high in new homes approved.

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  • July 13, 2022
Former chamber of commerce president faces decades in prison for theft

The 50-year-old former president of Central Pasco County Chamber of Commerce has pleaded guilty to stealing from the organization.

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  • July 13, 2022
Local pressure-washing business acquired by Krystal Klean

Under Pressure Washing became the 108th acquisition of the Jacksonville-based company.

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  • July 13, 2022
Long-awaited St. Pete bus rapid transit route sets opening date

Originally scheduled to launch this summer, the SunRunner, linking the city’s downtown to Pinellas County beach communities, will get rolling Oct. 21.

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  • July 13, 2022
Fort Myers retirement benefits firm closes California acquisition

Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries has made several other acquisitions.

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  • July 12, 2022
After monthslong delay, city closes $1.4M sale of grocery store property

The city of Tampa will build a multigenerational recreation complex on the site of a former Penny Saver Food Market and adjacent park.

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  • July 12, 2022
New board chair, vice chair elected for $441.09 million foundation

The new roles will serve a one-year term.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Brian Hartz
  • July 12, 2022
McDonald’s Corp., longtime Tampa Bay franchisee agree to buyout

Caspers Co. bought its first McDonald’s franchise in 1958. The firm also owns and operates restaurants in Jacksonville that are part of the deal.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Louis Llovio
  • July 12, 2022
Buyers backing out of home sales nationally hit record numbers, three area cities top the list

A recently released report finds that rising mortgage rates are forcing people to back out of contracts for homes.

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  • July 12, 2022
Tampa hotel management firm names new vice president

Kiel Lombardo, a 20-year veteran of the industry, has been promoted at McKibbon Hospitality.

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  • July 12, 2022
One of the largest builders in Florida names new HR leader

Maureen Henson has more than two decades of global human resources experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • July 11, 2022
Tampa apartment complex refinanced for nearly $80 million

The owners of the Hamilton Point on Egypt Lake apartments have refinanced about a year after buying the property and renovating it.

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  • July 11, 2022
Longtime investment industry official named board chair of New College Foundation

Alison Gardner has served the board since 2018.

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