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New route flies to Sarasota

The flight from Ohio began March 3.

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Naples soap business opens another store — its biggest yet

Naples Soap Co. taps into Orlando market.

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Developer plans for new condo development in downtown Sarasota

Denver-based Eres Capital in early stages of planning for Rosemary District condos.

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St. Petersburg digital marketing firm acquires rival agency

The merger of St. Petersburg marketing firms Big Sea and Sparxoo Studios has created a company with 42 employees and $6 million in annual revenue.

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Businesses adapt to supply-chain slowdowns, the new reality

The supply chain crisis has businesses down but not out. Some entrepreneurs and executives have dug into creative, nimble solutions.

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Architecture firm promotes former business alliance chair to partner

Amanda Parrish has been with the firm since 2016.

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Yes, plants and trees are economic development, argues horticulturalist

Investing in green spaces improves lives and property values

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Some local homes selling faster — and for more money — than ever before

The overheated market is becoming a front-and-center issue.

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Auto parts store in small rural town sells for $3 million

Just-built O'Reilly Auto Parts store with 15 year lease sells to Florida investor.

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Prolific developer adds concierge estate division

Company aims to provide "Ritz-Carlton-level service."

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Miami developer buys 480-acre resort in Pasco for undisclosed sum

Mast Capital bought the Saddle Brook Resort and is planning "extensive renovation."

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Shrewd moves early in the pandemic pay off for interior designer

More growth, including a new 60-employee location, is forthcoming for Clive Daniel Home.

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Gulf-front estate sold for $16.5 million

The sale was the highest ever recorded on Anna Maria Island.

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Video production firm lands $17M investment, expands to Las Vegas

Tampa-based video production firm Vu Technologies lands $17M investment, expands to Las Vegas.

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SWFL community bank in expansion mode lures new exec

Jason Brewer has nearly 25 years experience in banking.

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