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  • December 17, 2021
Longtime elected clerk announces retirement

Linda Doggett has been with the Lee County Clerk's office for nearly 38 years.

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  • December 16, 2021
Prominent Sarasota oncologist arrested for prescription and insurance fraud

Head of Dattoli Cancer Center faces charges for procuring controlled substances illegally

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  • December 16, 2021
Trader Joe's anchored shopping center sells for $97 million

Granada Shoppes in Naples sells to New York real estate firm

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  • December 16, 2021
Collier, Pinellas lead region in land prices

Land prices in the region are relatively stable compared to other parts of the country.

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  • December 16, 2021
National pet store sued following local dog’s death

What started as a routine grooming visit turned into a deadly nightmare for one south Sarasota County family.

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  • December 16, 2021
New medical cannabis dispensary designed to change the shopping experience

Sarasota says hello to a new dispensary model designed to create a more relaxed environment before you even take a hit.

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  • December 16, 2021
Staffing firm, in wake of other major changes, updates brand

Tampa, Florida-based Kforce has redesigned its website and refreshed its logo and other brand elements.

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  • December 16, 2021
Homebuilder sets record for annual closings, up 90% since 2019

Christopher Alan Homes builds in several Southwest Florida markets.

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  • Amanda Postma
  • December 15, 2021
Well-known HVAC industry business owner dies at 72

Mark Anderson grew the Cortez Heating and Air Conditioning company from five to 40 employees during the span of his ownership.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • December 15, 2021
Downtown tower signs several new tenants, nears fully occupancy

After the pandemic and attrition dropped occupancy, Bradenton Financial Center is nearly full

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Brian Hartz
  • December 15, 2021
Electric vehicle maker to open showroom in prominent new development

The Midtown Tampa mixed-use development in Tampa, Florida, will soon have a showroom that display and sell cars made by Polestar, an offshoot of Volvo.

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  • December 14, 2021
Former Marriott, US Airways exec named to airport board

Rita Cuddihy was appointed to a four-year term at the Naples Airport Authority Board.

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  • December 14, 2021
Roofing company gets recognition with 120-year legacy

The award was given to Sutter Roofing for its commitment and support to the communities it serves.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 14, 2021
Miami developer: High demand for apartments leads to luxury complex in Pasco

Miami developer Mast Capital to build a 248-unit complex in Wesley Chapel

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  • December 14, 2021
Performing arts center lands $1M grant from bank

A $1 million gift from Bank of America will support the $80 million master plan for the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Florida.

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