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  • May 4, 2022
Tampa law firm names new leaders of appellate division

Holland & Knight partners Amit Agarwal and Stacy Blank will head up the 50-attorney team.

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Naples chef who beat Bobby Flay embraces White House visit

Asif Syed calls the White House visit "an extraordinary privilege."

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  • May 3, 2022
Prominent Lee County construction leader dies at 96

Not one to yell at his team, Daniel Harper was known to sport a calm demeanor even if someone made a mistake.

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  • May 3, 2022
Summer to bring new Caribbean flights to Tampa International Airport

The nonstop Frontier Airlines routes will link Tampa to cities in Dominican Republic and Jamaica, as well as Puerto Rico.

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  • May 3, 2022
Hotelier plans exclusive hotel on site of Hyatt Regency in Sarasota

Kolter Hospitality wants to build Thompson-branded luxury property in Sarasota — only 18 in the world now.

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  • May 3, 2022
Bonita Spring mattress chain buys plot in shopping center for new Cape Coral store

City Mattress will build a new location at Cape Coral Commons. The store is set to open later this year.

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  • May 3, 2022
Tampa tech commercial real estate firm raises $12M

Leasecake, headquartered at Tampa’s Embarc Collective, will use the funds to hire more employees and expand internationally.

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  • May 3, 2022
Publix-anchored center in Babcock Ranch nears 100% occupancy

Publix was the first store, opening in September.

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  • May 2, 2022
Owners negotiating to sell Hyatt Regency in downtown Sarasota

A Tampa doctor confirms that the waterfront property is for sale, with talks ongoing with more than one potential buyer.

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  • May 2, 2022
Contest opens for ‘voice’ of Tampa International Airport

The winner will record a greeting message that plays in the shuttles that ferry passengers around the airport.

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  • May 2, 2022
Local seaport receives two additional cranes in response to growth

Together, the cranes can lift more than 200 metric tons.

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  • May 2, 2022
Train horn maker embarks on aggressive expansion plan

HornBlasters Inc. has introduced a highly anticipated new product, acquired the assets of a former supplier and moved its headquarters.

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  • May 1, 2022
Fort Myers hospital woos top Orlando exec for leadership post

Dr. Mark Roh has clinical, operational and leadership experience.

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  • April 29, 2022
Naples custom homebuilder adds two leaders

Diamond Custom Homes has a new controller and purchasing manager.

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  • April 29, 2022
Work underway on Sarasota Medical Examiner's office

The Fruitville Road facility is being built under an agreement that will lease the facility to the county.

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