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  • June 30, 2022
Fast-rising cannabis banking company appoints chief growth officer

Paul Chesek has three decades in business development.

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  • June 30, 2022
Final Harbour Isle property listed for $35.75 million

The 18.9 acres is expected to house 275 condominium units.

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  • June 30, 2022
Is it stadium or bust for St. Pete mayor’s new approach to Trop site?

Ken Welch says proposals must include a ballpark, but the Tampa Bay Rays are mum on the matter.

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  • June 30, 2022
Locally owned dental group hires VP of sales and marketing

Steven Sidmore has joined Oldsmar-based Leixir Dental Group.

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  • June 30, 2022
Prominent Naples family buys Florida Weekly media company

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. has big plans for its new legacy and digital media business.

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  • June 29, 2022
Top industry honor awarded to local law firm partner

The organization named John Patterson the recipient for the difference he's made in the industry.

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  • June 29, 2022
Back to square one: St. Pete mayor trashes Tropicana Field redevelopment plans

Ken Welch cites the pandemic, supply chain challenges, soaring housing costs and inflation in his decision to relaunch the RFP process.

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  • June 29, 2022
Authorities: Accounting manager used stolen funds for Bucs tickets, groceries

Detectives believe there could be additional unreported victims.

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  • June 28, 2022
Sarasota company moves from public to private in $2.6B deal

Intertape Polymer Group was sold for $40.50 per share.

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  • June 28, 2022
Adult day center relocates to Sarasota space for $2.8 million

The renovations for the tropical-themed spot are expected to cost an additional $2 million.

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  • June 28, 2022
Historic Tampa hotel to rebrand as upscale Hilton property

The Floridan Palace Hotel will be part of the company’s Tapestry Collection.

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  • June 28, 2022
Gulf Coast city among nation's friendliest to food trucks

Tampa ranks highly in a list of U.S. cities that are best for the mobile restaurants.

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  • June 27, 2022
Naples law firm names new managing partner

Benjamin Brown joined Quarles & Brady in 2006.

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  • June 27, 2022
First Watch scores Bumble executive to serve its board

Stephanie Lilak has a deep history of working with well-known brands, including General Mills and Dunkin' Brands.

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  • June 27, 2022
Despite Bolts’ Cup loss, Tampa Bay charities win big thanks to $1.2M donation

Jeff Vinik gave $5,000 to each Tampa Bay Lightning employee to support the nonprofit of their choice.

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