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New trust firm managing principal transitions with two senior-level hires

With succession plan in place six years ago, Susan Hines wasn't caught off guard when she was promoted to managing principal.

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The auto dealership sector is amid a boom in mergers and acquisitions, with Tampa-based Morgan Automotive Group at the front of the line.

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Chef returns home to Tampa with modern Chinese concept

Richard Hales promised his mother he'd return to Tampa to open his own restaurant. Just 25 years later, he's finally fulfilled that promise.

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Tampa leaders turn down hotel project despite threat of litigation

A Tampa developer went before City Council with a revised plan aimed at swaying council members.

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Pharmaceutical rep gets 4 years in prison for bribery scheme

A federal judge sentenced the 52-year-old, 10 days after his co-conspirator was sentenced, for paying a doctor “speaking fees” in exchange for prescribing drug containing fentanyl.

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The announcement was made nearly a month after the former president stepped down.

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MarineMax strikes lease deal with airport that will create 300 jobs

The recreational boating giant plans to build a 132,000-square-foot manufacturing center, parking garage, travel lift well and docking facility.

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The project is slated to bring 21 high-end units as well as retail space to Sarasota.

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Florida’s Legislature approved measures to cut down on lawsuits and shore up Citizen Property Insurance Corp.

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Coke Florida opens new sales, distribution facility in St. Petersburg

The $10.2 million, 22,000-square-foot project broke ground in 2019 but construction was slowed by the pandemic.

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Wayne Davis has more than 20 years of marketing, sales and business development experience.

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Yacht brokerage, charter company president lied to Coast Guard after drownings

After the 2017 accident, the St. Pete man, now 74, asked a passenger to pretend to be a crew member on charter.

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The three flights are seasonal confined to the months of March and April.

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European electric vehicle maker opens showroom in Tampa

Polestar’s retail location will offer an augmented reality driving experience.

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City to consider updated plan for $40M hotel; lawsuit to proceed if rejected again

A Tampa developer is going before City Council on Dec. 15 with a revised plan aimed at appeasing council members swayed by residents.

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