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  • October 19, 2021
Real estate firm launches $100M fund, considers moving HQ to region

Company says while headquarters is up north, 'a large segment of our employees live in Florida.'

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 19, 2021
Passenger levels remain sky high over pre-pandemic levels at local airport

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport recorded a 51% uptick in passengers when comparing last month to September 2019.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 19, 2021
Builder begins work on $326M hospital, seeks minority-owned subcontractors

On Monday, ground was broken for the new South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City, Florida, which will replace the existing 68-year-old facility.

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  • October 18, 2021
Hospital woos North Carolina physician, exec for leadership post

Dr. Ryan Brown comes to Lee Health with more than 20 years of health care leadership experience.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 18, 2021
Construction set to begin on largest residential tower in region

Groundbreaking at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg brings colorful developer and protesters together

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 18, 2021
People are still flocking to Florida — and staying

Mayflower's making a lot of inbound trips to the Sunshine State.

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  • October 18, 2021
Prominent rowing regatta in Massachusetts gains local voice

David Wyant Jr. to lead commentary on rowing regatta that brings in more than 11,000 athletes.

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  • October 18, 2021
With refreshed menu and look, South Tampa restaurant set for grand reopening

Timpano, a staple of Hyde Park Village in Tampa, Florida, for nearly 20 years, has revamped its dining room and patio.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 18, 2021
Bank buys building for $1.35M, plans bigger branch

Renovations will be completed next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 15, 2021
Area EDC promotes four staff members to leadership roles

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. promotions range in leading engagement and development for businesses in the area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 15, 2021
Layoffs coming ahead of support center move

Ace Hardware is laying off 181 employees ahead of its move from Tampa to Plant City

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 15, 2021
Locally owned restaurant to open second location in new mixed-use development

Dan Bavaro’s Oronzo fast-casual eatery will be a fixture at the new Midtown mixed-use development in Tampa, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 14, 2021
$14 million nonprofit announces new executive board members, two officers

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties made the announcements at its board reception night.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 14, 2021
Popular Italian chophouse in tony neighborhood re-opening by end of the month

Timpano Italian Chophouse to repoen late October, VIP event scheduled for Oct. 25

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 14, 2021
Lawsuit: Fire district misused COVID-19 funds, fired whistleblower

Kevin Nelmes had been with the Greater Naples Fire District since 2003.

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