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  • March 2, 2021
Firm to build new charter school near airport with focus on aeronautical industry

The roughly $11 million project is expected to be completed before the start of the 2021-22 school year.

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  • March 2, 2021
Chicago pizza chain makes Florida debut in region

Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza adds to Chicago restaurant portfolio in Clearwater

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  • March 1, 2021
Law firm promotes pair to management committee

The move is part of a succession planning for current Managing Partner Charles Mann, who plans to step down from the role by 2022.

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  • March 1, 2021
Two manufacturers to receive incentives for creation of 222 jobs

One manufacturer is expanding in Sarasota County and the other is opening a Sarasota County location.

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  • March 1, 2021
Counties in region dominate Florida in second home mortgages

Southwest Florida is at the top of the list.

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  • March 1, 2021
Flood insurance firm receives $100 million capital infusion

HCI Group subsidiary TypTap Insurance Group will use Centerbridge Partners’ $100 million investment to expand nationally.

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  • March 1, 2021
Motorcycle museum, restaurant revs up for summer opening

The OCC Road House & Museum seeks to debut in June.

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  • February 28, 2021
Name this restaurant: win a year of free tacos

A tasty reward is available for coming up with a new name for La Herradura Doble.

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  • February 26, 2021
Southwest Airlines adds seasonal service from area airport

Southwest Airlines started service at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on Feb. 14.

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  • February 26, 2021
Lab firm CEO retires, to be replaced by former AstraZeneca exec

Douglas VanOort has been CEO of NeoGenomics for 12 years.

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  • February 26, 2021
Insurance capital firm acquires agency

LTC Global adds new markets to its portfolio.

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  • February 26, 2021
Bayfront Health names top medical, nursing officers

Dr. Trina Espinola and Lorraine Parker had worked in interim capacities prior to their promotions at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg.

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  • February 26, 2021
Manufacturers association gets full-time executive director

Rob Harris of the Sarasota-Manatee Area Manufacturers Association has become the full-time executive director of the organization.

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  • February 25, 2021
Prominent hospice denies allegations it received $8.3 million in improper payments

The audit process included reviewing a random sample of 100 claims.

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  • February 25, 2021
National outdoor specialty retailer to make debut in region

REI Co-Op's 23,000-square-foot outdoor specialty store to kick off a wave of retail and other debuts within $500 million Midtown Tampa mixed-use development

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