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Hertz’s legal fight moves to Delaware court as nearly 50 file suit

The case alleging Lee County-based filed incorrect police reports leading to arrests moves out of bankruptcy court and into a state court.

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Tampa boosts efforts to shut down illegal construction

The city has created a team to focus on stopping illegal construction sites and unlicensed contractors.

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Cryptocurrency lender with Tampa office files for bankruptcy

Celsius Network, amid a plunge in the value of bitcoin and ethereum, froze withdrawals and transfers in June.

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Developer of Farmer Joe’s property sues Fort Myers after sale agreed to in 2018 is again delayed

Johnston & Johnston has sued the city after council members blocked the deal as it seeks new appraisal.

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Helios completes a complementary acquisition

Taimi R&D Inc.previously joined Faster S.r.l., an earlier Helios' addition.

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

The new roles will serve a one-year term.

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  • 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.

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