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Tampa REIT adds to portfolio with $63M purchase of California rehab hospital

Sila Realty Trust has purchased a rehabilitation facility near San Diego.

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Feds crack down on health care firm for ‘sham’ insurance plans

Tampa-based Benefytt Technologies has been ordered to pay out $100 million in refunds to customers.

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Pharmaceutical manufacturer to build $20M state-of-the-art facility in Polk County, create 100 jobs

The maker of IV fluids expects to bring 100 jobs with new manufacturing plant.

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With 'GOAT' cake, Tampa bakery scores a birthday touchdown

The Cake Girl produced a custom confection for the ultimate local celebrity: Bucs quarterback Tom Brady.

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Sarasota distributor grows by over 50 employees through acquisition

Wesco Turf officially acquired Hector Turf on Aug. 1.

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Shareholders OK Michigan credit union’s acquisition of Tampa bank

First Citrus Bank will be part of DFCU Financial, a credit union founded in 1950 by Ford Motor Co. employees.

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Massive downtown redevelopment now goes to the voters

Clearwater’s City Council approved two major projects that now need the approval of residents.

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  • August 5, 2022
Prominent Lakewood Ranch homebuilder promotes 14

Among those announced were two new vice presidents.

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  • August 5, 2022
Regional health care system, after long search, names new leader

Stephanie Conners will serve as president and CEO of BayCare, succeeding Tommy Inzina, who plans to retire.

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Clearwater tech firm launches investment arm

KnowBe4 Ventures will partner with two other venture capital firms to support early-stage cybersecurity startups.

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Locally owned fitness chain secures site for third gym in region

Epic Health and Fitness plans to expand to Brooksville.

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Prominent Fort Myers law firm names new chief operating officer

Henderson Franklin made several other made several other personnel announcements.

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  • August 4, 2022
Nearly 1 million square feet in industrial space coming to Southwest Florida next year

Two companies announce major industrial projects coming to Fort Myers and Punta Gorda

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Investment banking firm adds managing director to executive team

Jeff Hunt, formerly of BayFirst National Bank, has joined Tampa-based Skyway Capital Markets.

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New bistro added to mix at Wellen Park

The spot is located in the welcome center.

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