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  • November 6, 2019
National homebuilder breaks ground on luxury condos

Plans call for 29 modern, three-story condominium units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • November 6, 2019
Ahead of spring opening, hotel names general manager

Tampa, Florida-based McKibbon Hospitality has named John Loute general manager of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, slated to open in downtown Lakeland in spring 2020

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 6, 2019
Area tax preparer convicted in $4 million tax fraud scheme

False claims filed on behalf of his clients exceeded $4 million over a four-year period.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 5, 2019
Construction firm selected to build new Hilton hotel model

The three-story Tru by Hilton hotel will have about 81 rooms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • November 5, 2019
Tourist attraction, on brink of expansion, appoints new CFO

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida, has hired Richard “Dick” Regan as CFO. His appointment comes soon after the hiring of Darryl Connors in the newly created role of chief business officer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 5, 2019
East coast bank targets region for commercial lending expansion

Florida-based bank pushing into the growing Southwest Florida market.

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  • November 4, 2019
College foundation names new advancement leader

Kevin Hughes was previously the assistant dean of development and alumni relations at Stetson University College of Law.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • November 4, 2019
Hospital system buys full ownership of large medical facility

The Bonita Springs facility will now solely be owned by Lee Health in an agreement that didn't reveal financial details.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 4, 2019
Area builder awarded contract for St. Pete Pier attraction

GATES Construction has been awarded the contract to build a Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille at the new St. Pete Pier, set to open in spring 2020.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 1, 2019
Nonprofit that promotes downtown names development director

Karen Corbin previously served as vice president of The Aviva Foundation, which supports Aviva – A Campus for Senior Life.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • November 1, 2019
In wake of sale, software firm makes two acquisitions

Tampa, Florida-based business automation software firm ConnectWise has acquired Continuum and ITBoost and entered into a strategic partnership with Webinfinity.

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  • November 1, 2019
Crack books, not beers: College bar makes way for science

The University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida, plans to expand its campus with a new building for biology and chemistry research.

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  • November 1, 2019
EDC under fire for name change

The Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. has changed its name to the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, drawing intense criticism from leaders on both sides of the bay.

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  • November 1, 2019
Carr joins Colliers' Tampa investment services team

Capital markets veteran Paul Carr has joined Colliers International's Tampa capital market team after stints with Cushman & Wakefield and Trammell Crow Co.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 1, 2019
Freezer space is catching fire

With new grocery chaIns, restaurants and other users in the market, refrigerated and freezer space is poised to gain momentum along the Gulf Coast as never before.

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