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  • July 28, 2020
County opens first phase of $80M sports complex

Officials hope the project gives Collier County an edge in sports tourism.

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  • July 28, 2020
Luxury enclave sees 42 home sales so far in 2020

The enclave in Lakewood Ranch includes five neighborhoods with three-, four-, and five-bedroom residences.

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  • July 28, 2020
Statewide agricultural leader dies at 78

Ben Hill Griffin III left a big mark in the citrus and higher education sectors.

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  • July 28, 2020
Digital marketing firm promotes president to CEO

PowerChord, a St. Petersburg, Florida, digital marketing firm, has promoted Bill Volmuth from president to CEO.

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  • July 28, 2020
Country club names new top financial executive

Alan Rudd has nearly 30 years of private club experience.

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  • July 27, 2020
Manufacturer hires more than 100 new employees

PGT Innovations is still seeking team members to fill more than 70 positions.

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  • July 27, 2020
Florida leads country in wealth accumulation

State leads country by a wide margin in added income over the past decade.

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  • July 27, 2020
Amid crisis, restaurant group sees positive sales trends emerging

Tampa, Florida-based Bloomin’ Brands Inc. says 92% of its company-owned restaurants have reopened with limited in-restaurant dining capacity.

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  • July 27, 2020
Wealth management firm recruits new leader

Barry McKenzie has been in wealth management for 30 years.

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  • July 24, 2020
Homebuilder starts selling homes within new community

Eight new model homes at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch are open daily for touring.

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  • July 24, 2020
County earns top recycling spot in Florida

Lee County received credit for recycling 1.8 million tons of the total 2.27 million tons of waste generated locally in 2019.

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  • July 24, 2020
Technology distributor names new president of Americas region

Tech Data has promoted John O’Shea, a nearly 20-year veteran of the Clearwater technology distribution firm, to president of the Americas.

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  • July 24, 2020
Area bank on a quest for currency

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is asking customers to turn in coins in exchange for paper currency.

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  • July 24, 2020
Days in court on the rise

As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, filings of class-action lawsuits are expected to rise sharply.

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  • July 24, 2020
Area businessman makes virtual appearance at U.K. graduation

HCI Group Founder and CEO Paresh Patel delivered a commencement address to University of Cambridge graduates.

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