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  • August 30, 2021
Amish furniture store purchases 30-acre farm for warehouse space

The company plans to incorporate the former horse farms' roots into the business purchase.

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  • August 30, 2021
Comedy club embraces new style of seating in Wesley Chapel

Tampa's Side Splitters Comedy Club opens new location inside move theater complex in Wesley Chapel

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  • August 29, 2021
Airport breaks 2020 — and 2019 — passenger travel records

The only decrease was a slight drop in aircraft operations at Page Field in Fort Myers.

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  • August 27, 2021
Downtown tower brings $149 million, highest sale price in a decade

Houston-based real estate trust buys Icon Central in downtown St. Petersburg, sale amongst the biggest in Tampa Bay in the past 10 years

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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 27, 2021
Six bids over $20 million for county administration building

Sarasota County receives six bids, with leaseback options, for administration building on Ringling Boulevard and adjacent lots.

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  • August 27, 2021
Health care merger brings new senior level positions

Empath Health has filled four of the five senior level positions.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 27, 2021
State official to federal judge: Law protects consumers from contractors, does not violate First Amendment

DBPR Secretary says in court papers that allegations in lawsuit are "inconsistent" with act legislature approved and governor signed

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  • August 27, 2021
Former state official named presidential fellow at university

Noah Valenstein worked under two governors.

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  • August 26, 2021
Moke distributor expands factory space, triples workforce

Cruise Car's sales have exploded after a partnership with the collectible car brand.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 26, 2021
New York realty company pays $26.7 million for apartment complex near university

St. Moritz Apartments near the University of South Florida were sold to TG Realty in Brooklyn

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  • August 26, 2021
Luxury waterfront apartment tower sold for $71 million

This is Westside Capital Group’s first investment in the Fort Myers market.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 25, 2021
Atlanta construction company finishes 254-unit Ybor City development

Georgia-based Juneau Construction completes work on Lector 85, one of two Tampa projects in the city where company founders met

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  • August 25, 2021
Master-planned community continues expansion with three new tenants

An Italian restaurant, medical spa and primary care facility are all set to open in Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch.

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  • August 24, 2021
Fast-growing farm expands into region with acquisition

Finn Farms is expected to begin generating revenue in the third quarter.

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  • August 24, 2021
Revealed: business horrors of the first six months of the pandemic

A deep dive into the first six months of the pandemic for businesses could help prepare for what’s next.

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