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  • December 17, 2020
Area nonprofits receive portion of $4 billion national donation

Gift is largest ever for United Way Suncoast.

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  • December 17, 2020
Delays in materials continues to impact builders

Things are starting to look better in the construction industry — save for one issue.

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  • December 17, 2020
$5.6 million waterfront land sale marks record price for island

Property is within South Seas Island Resort.

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  • December 16, 2020
Trained architect uses knowledge of structures to make gingerbread creations

This year, Jonathan Moore built a gingerbread Tampa Museum of Art.

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  • December 16, 2020
Former CEO sues insurance firm for millions in pay, defamation

Craig Johnson had been CEO of FCCI since April 2011.

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  • December 15, 2020
Senior center moves forward on permanent home project

The Naples Senior Center opened in January 2014.

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  • December 15, 2020
Security giant seeks to hire at least 65 people in region

Allied Universal offers in-person and an online hiring process.

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  • December 15, 2020
National homebuilder unveils new neighborhood in area

Houses in the 472-home community start from the $300s.

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  • December 14, 2020
Insurance company adds $100 million in revenue in pair of deals

BRP Group expects both deals to close by the end of 2020.

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  • December 14, 2020
November passenger traffic at 58% of 2019 level at area airport

With Southwest Airlines’ recent announcement to serve SRQ, the airport now has 10 airlines providing service to 40 destinations.

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  • December 14, 2020
Solar power-focused community hits sales milestone

Babcock Ranch began marketing new homes in 2017.

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  • December 13, 2020
Insurance firm, after deal, projects 30% increase in business

Iron Ridge Insurance Services plans to increase its client base in condominium and homeowners associations.

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  • December 13, 2020
Business group announces leadership slate for 2021

The Tampa Bay Chamber recently held its annual meeting.

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  • December 12, 2020
Finance giant to turn abandoned Target into 875-employee call center

Santander Consumer USA commits to annual salaries around $46,200, exceeding 115% of the average county wage.

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  • December 11, 2020
Developer breaks ground on amenity center in master-planned community

Plans for the center include a resort-style pool with sun shelves, a lap lane and lounge space as well as a covered patio.

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