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  • July 26, 2021
Wealth management firm appoints new managing director

Stephen Smith has more than 35 years of experience in portfolio management.

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  • July 25, 2021
Report: region nearly leads nation in apartment rent increase

Yardi Matrix’s National Multifamily Report says rent growth, overall, has been 'astonishing.'

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  • July 24, 2021
Naples pioneer and real estate entrepreneur dies at 92

Earl Frye owned 11 RE/MAX franchises from Marco Island to Tampa, in addition to other accomplishments.

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  • July 23, 2021
Board approves $1 billion stock buy back

Manufacturer Jabil Inc. granted authority to buy back $1 billion in shares from time-to-time through fiscal 2023

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  • July 23, 2021
Airport traffic surges more than 250% in June

Southwest and Delta are leaders at Southwest Florida International Airport.

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  • July 23, 2021
Sarasota company acquisition of hydraulic solutions company set in stone

Just last month, Helios entered a definitive agreement with NEM to acquire the company. The acquisition was announced as completed July 12.

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  • July 22, 2021
New board president elected to lead music program

Timothy Gruters took over the position July 1.

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  • July 22, 2021
Developers begin leasing at luxury tower

Luxury high rise Cora in Water Street Tampa development has started leasing units, first tenants will move in by early fall

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  • July 22, 2021
Beverage distributor says billionaire investor's money is for growth not to purchase the company

CEO Tom Pepin says Maryland investment firm will his prominent beverage distribution company grow — but insists the business was not sold.

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  • July 22, 2021
On the heels of a $126 million in sales, developer of luxury tower puts penthouses on the market

Luxury development under construction in Tampa puts penthouses up for sale

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  • July 22, 2021
Nike store in Hyde Park Village gets opening date

Nike is opening date its new concept store in Tampa's Hyde Park Village next month

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  • July 22, 2021
Attorney behind several law firms in the region dies

89-year-old Bill Korp was a mentor and friend to many.

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  • July 22, 2021
Credit unions seeks to fill 100 new positions in region

New hires could earn up to $750 in sign-on bonuses.

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  • July 21, 2021
National lobbying and law firm hires former aide to Nikki Fried

Shumaker Advisors Florida LLC has named Celeste Schettino to government relations team

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  • July 21, 2021
Area aviation businessman and community leader dies at 73

Ron Ciaravella left a mark on many in the Sarasota-Bradenton community.

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