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  • January 21, 2022
Developer, on the strength of 230% growth, adds to executive team

Tampa, Florida-based Franklin Development Corp. has hired a chief development officer and chief construction officer as it enjoys big growth driven by Florida's construction boom.

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  • January 21, 2022
Sister City plan wave of the future, says Rays' owner as he asks: What happens now?

As baseball officials in Tampa and Montreal ponder the future, they say their rejected sister-city plan was groundbreaking — and will someday be the norm in pro sports.

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  • January 20, 2022
Prominent family, hoteliers team up for new luxury property

Construction is expected to begin later this year for the Old Naples Hotel.

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  • January 20, 2022
Ownership change at major real estate company

LSI Cos.' founder Randy Thibaut has stepped aside, son Justin has taken over

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  • January 20, 2022
Rays' plans for split season foiled, future in limbo

With the Sister City plan dead, the team is taking a hard look at its future.

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  • January 20, 2022
Amid record growth, insurer expands executive team

Amid record growth, Clearwater, Florida-based AmeriLife Group LLC has expanded its executive team.

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  • January 20, 2022
Southwest Florida apartment rental market is one of the hottest in the state — and the nation

Apartments are going fast, especially in smaller markets.

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  • January 20, 2022
County government office fills two leadership roles

The pair will lead building and development, and IT services for the organization.

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  • January 20, 2022
Results may variant: Tech council adapts to omicron

Tampa Bay technology council looks ahead to resumption of in-person events as it creatively tackles talent shortage.

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  • January 20, 2022
Hoop dream: Young NBA player donates $2 million to his Tampa alma mater

NBA player Kevin Knox II donates $2 million to his Tampa, Florida, alma mater.

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  • January 20, 2022
Boat show organizer sees more fair seas ahead for industry

The Gulf Coast boat show season kicks off Jan. 20-23 with the 44th annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show.

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  • January 20, 2022
Accountant pleads guilty to murder-for-hire plot involving dark web and Bitcoin

Tampa accountant was charged with trying to hire someone to kill the wife of an ex-boyfriend

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  • January 19, 2022
Firm promotes two attorneys to shareholder role

One new partner has tax experience, while the other focuses on real estate.

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  • January 19, 2022
December brought more passengers to airport than ever before

SRQ also reported well over 3.1M passengers visited throughout the year.

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  • January 19, 2022
Wyoming registered agent conglomerate acquires Tampa shopping center for $8M

The 29,600-square-foot center on Bearss Avenue is three miles from USF and is 92% full

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