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Saudi billionaire's son sells St. Pete shopping center for $5.3 million

The 23,000-square-foot center on 4th Street North sold to local real estate investor Ben Mallah

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Tiger Woods-backed golf concept plans addition of two locations in the region

Each course will feature different designs

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Restaurateur turns to tech to make up for employee shortage

Green Market Cafe has begun adding kiosks to help cut down on the number of employees

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To cut down on interview no shows, restaurant owner turns to incentives

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria offers cash to lure new employees

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Bank on environmental mission raises nearly $30 million as it prepares to open first branch

Climate First Bank, which promises to be carbon neutral, opens its first branch June 1.

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  • May 6, 2021
Digital securing firm opening office in region, adding 500 jobs

Virginia-based ID.me to open an office in Tampa and begin hiring for 500 jobs by the end of the year

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  • May 6, 2021
Leading real estate brokerage names new CFO

Chip Dardaman has more than 15 years experience in real estate and construction.

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  • May 5, 2021
Manufacturer opens new plant in region — and away from its longtime home

PGT Innovations plans to hire some 250 employees in Lee County.

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  • May 5, 2021
Digital marketing firm names new president

Yvonne Bourk joins Albert Arguelles in a leadership role at the firm.

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  • May 4, 2021
Attorney specializing in global cybersecurity and data strategy named partner

Hilary Lane, an attorney with more than 15 years’ experience in privacy and cyber security, including a stint as chief privacy officer for NBCUniversal, has been named partner at Holland & Knight's Tampa office

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  • May 4, 2021
Two local restaurant chains add new locations despite industry challenges to find employees

Big Storm Brewing and SoFresh both say they’re adding new locations later this year

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  • May 4, 2021
Medical device company makes appointment to board

The senior advisor has an extensive portfolio showcasing broad marketing experience

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  • May 3, 2021
Airport woos away official from neighboring county

Gary Duncan had been with Lee County for nearly 20 years.

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  • May 3, 2021
Asset managers name new president

Robert D. Kendall has been named president of Carillon Tower Advisers

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  • May 3, 2021
Nationally known wine-focused restaurant to open new location in region, seeks employees

The location will feature a restaurant, tasting room and retail store.

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