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Airport names new official for fixed-base operations

Byron Gray has more than two decades experience in general aviation.

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The Bank of Tampa promotes president and COO to top job

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Prominent developers announce luxury Sarasota waterfront project

The 18-story luxury development will be situated on the Boulevard of the Arts.

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Lakewood Ranch gastroenterology network names CFO

Michelle Hough has been with the organization since 2016.

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Area insurance capital firm buys California business

Executives with Westland Financial will remain at the helm of the business.

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Sarasota startup adds CFO with 25 years of experience

The new role will drive the company's financial planning.

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Zoological park has record attendance in 2021

With outdoor activities growing in popularity, the zoo saw over a million guests last year.

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Developer makes Florida debut with luxury waterfront project

Project plans consist of 12 residences.

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Dealer group pays $7.2 million for 13.6 acres

Hendrick Automotive Group purchases Bradenton property, will build a new dealership on the site

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Music distributor raises $37 million

Symphonic will use funding, in part, to expand headcount worldwide and for acquisitions.

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Pair of accounting firms announce merger

Capital Care Group Certified Public Accountants has been operating in the region for more than 30 years.

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Nonprofit undergoing $29M campus reinvention names top fundraiser

Hermione Gilpin joins the Federation later this month.

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Report: Tampa's housing market hottest in the country

Zillow finds Tampa and its metro area will be lead the nation in rising home values in 2022

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Sarasota bank sale, a $54 million deal, closes

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida has completed the purchase of Sarasota-based Sabal Palm Bank.

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