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  • December 13, 2019
Bank that 'loves dirt' makes $75M in multifamily loans

Conway, Ark.-based Centennial Bank isn't shy about loans.

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  • December 13, 2019
Pair of counties in region among most generous in Florida

Residents of Sarasota and Collier counties like to give.

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  • December 13, 2019
Homebuilder aims to disrupt industry with military-grade materials

Will being able to block 250 mph winds be enough for an optimistic startup to make headway in an established market?

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  • December 13, 2019
Region's technical prowess reflected in new rankings

CompTIA's Tech Town index, a ranking of the nation’s 20 best cities for technology workers, lists Tampa, Florida, at No. 19.

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  • December 13, 2019
Dufour making "a tremendous run" with multifamily sales

Patrick Dufour has carved out a niche with Tampa apartments at Newmark Knight Frank

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  • December 13, 2019
Boston company invests big in condo project

Boston-based West Shore LLC has invested nearly $122 million to buy a majority of the condo units in the Grande Oasis at Carrollwood project north of Tampa

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • December 13, 2019
Arthrex fuels economic engine in Collier County

Arthrex Inc.'s new headquarters is expected to fuel even greater growth in Naples and Collier County

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  • December 13, 2019
After making acquisition, area manufacturer plans expansion

CEO Steve Dawson says Harmar is looking to expand in Sarasota.

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  • December 13, 2019
After its acquisition, boat business plans more growth

In May, Brunswick Corp. acquired Venice-based Freedom Boat Club.

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  • December 13, 2019
Report names Florida No. 2 state for startups

The Sunshine State had the most new business applications nationally.

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  • December 12, 2019
Cancer center opens new $16 million location in area

The office also houses the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation.

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  • December 12, 2019
Health care institution names senior vice president

Dr. Edmondo Robinson has joined Tampa, Florida-based Moffitt Cancer Center as its new senior vice president and chief digital innovation officer.

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  • December 11, 2019
Private equity firm names new principals to deploy $150M

Aspen Capital seeks to deploy $5-$25 million of capital per investment.

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  • December 11, 2019
Fast-growing tech firm plans 100 hires in region

Drift, a Boston-based conversational marketing firm that serves some 50,000 businesses, has opened an office in Tampa, Florida.

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  • December 10, 2019
Club completes $18.5 million improvement project

Project includes a new 33,000-square-foot Sports Center & Spa.

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