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  • October 23, 2020
Medical tech firm names new CEO

Bart Doedens has been named CEO of DDS Lab, a Tampa, Florida-based manufacturer of crowns and bridges, dentures, partials, implants and orthodontic restorations for the dental market.

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  • October 23, 2020
British transplant to region dives into new business

Former Olympian Rich Allen has launched the Stingray line of inflatable stand-up paddleboards.

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  • October 23, 2020
Region's cybersecurity sector set to get even stronger

ConnectWise founder Arnie Bellini and other leading companies have donated more than $100,000 to new business accelerator program in Tampa, Florida.

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  • October 23, 2020
Meal ticket: Bank steps up its support for food banks

Valley Bank, which has a strong presence in Tampa Bay, Florida, has allocated $575,000 to 14 food banks in Alabama, Florida, New Jersey and New York.

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  • October 22, 2020
More than 10,000 apartments, even in the pandemic, remain in the works

Some multifamily developers like what they see in a post-pandemic marketplace.

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  • October 22, 2020
Former Major League Baseball executive joins area consulting firm

Former Tampa Bay Rays executive Mark Fernandez has joined Stonehill, a Tampa, Florida-based strategic consulting firm, as a principal.

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  • October 22, 2020
Prominent real estate agency names new chief marketing officer

Randall Graham has more than 25 years of traditional and digital real estate marketing experience.

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  • October 21, 2020
Beleaguered car company adds to leadership ranks

Alexandra (Alex) Brooks has more than 25 years of experience in finance.

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  • October 21, 2020
COO of botanical gardens signs 10-year contract

Wendy Deming was instrumental in the adoption and integration of Historic Spanish Point as a companion campus to Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus.

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  • October 21, 2020
Golf club completes $9 million renovation, expansion

Project marks 35th anniversary of Pelican’s Nest Golf Club at Pelican Landing.

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  • October 21, 2020
Attraction unveils latest amenities in $80M expansion

Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida, has unveiled the latest components of its $80 million expansion.

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  • October 20, 2020
Retailer acquires intellectual property, distribution center from firm in liquidation

Beall’s Inc. also acquired all the private label brands and customer lists that belonged to Stage Stores Inc.

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  • October 20, 2020
Bowl game gets new title sponsor

The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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  • October 19, 2020
Manufacturer names new CEO, president

Keith Luomala’s previous corporate stops include GE.

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  • October 19, 2020
National insurance company names executive vice president, CFO

Jeffrey Marshall has over 35 years of experience serving in senior financial roles.

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