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  • August 17, 2020
South Florida builder wins contract for luxury hotel project in region

Moss Construction, a national builder headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been awarded a contract for the first phase of construction of the J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach.

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  • August 14, 2020
Food delivery service seeks 200 new workers in area

Bite Squad says drivers, once activated as independent contractors, will be able to start immediately.

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  • August 14, 2020
Custom homebuilder promotes executive vice president to COO

Don Whetro has been promoted to COO at Clearwater, Florida-based AR Homes.

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  • August 14, 2020
Well done: Restaurant known for steaks wins major wine award

Charley’s is the only restaurant on Fort Myers Beach to win Wine Spectator’s 2020 Award of Excellence.

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  • August 14, 2020
Region's property tax dollars go far — for some counties

Lee County ranks high on a property tax index.

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  • August 14, 2020
Economic impact report 'bittersweet' for destination marketing agency leader

A new report issued by analysis firm Tourism Economics reveals that Hillsborough County, Florida’s tourism revenues grew by 67% over the past decade, led by the food and beverage sector, where sales rose $1.2 billion, or 28%.

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  • August 13, 2020
Health care group names new advisory board chair

American Oncology Network now has practices in 13 states.

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  • August 13, 2020
Area technology company to acquire firm for $5.35 billion

Vertafore’s software provides agency management, compliance, workflow and data solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry.

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  • August 13, 2020
Cast adrift: Florida's ports left out of pandemic relief packages

With no relief funding in sight, the coronavirus pandemic stands to wipe out some 169,000 jobs and $23 billion in economic activity related to Florida's ports.

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  • August 13, 2020
Event management firm, unfazed by pandemic, lands 11 new clients

EventPower, a Tampa, Florida-based event management company, has not allowed the coronavirus pandemic to slow its growth, signing deals with 11 new clients, including Tito's Handmade Vodka.

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  • August 13, 2020
Airport adds seven nonstop destinations to Midwest, Northeast

The new flights at Southwest Florida International Airport will begin in November and December.

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  • August 12, 2020
Company seeks to help restaurants connect with workers more quickly

PLUCKhire, an on-demand video talent pool of restaurant workers, launched in Sarasota recently.

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  • August 12, 2020
Area art gallery sells a Picasso — with digital currency

The cryptocurrency sale is a first for the iconic artist's works.

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  • August 12, 2020
Florida nears top of list for number of data breaches

Florida took the No. 4 spot for number of breaches since 2005.

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  • August 12, 2020
Walmart opens new fuel station, convenience store

The fuel station functions similar to a traditional gas station and convenience store.

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