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  • Brian Hartz
  • October 25, 2019
All in: Real estate firm pivots from management to ownership

Ciminelli Real Estate Services acquired, for $16.4 million, the Rubin Center, a commercial real estate property it managed, and plans to rename it and spend $500,000 on upgrades to it.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 25, 2019
Homebuilder moves forward on $4 million headquarters project

Lee Wetherington Homes broke ground on a new headquarters on Fruitville Road.

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  • October 25, 2019
Serve them well: Restaurateur out to leave all guests with 'lasting impression'

Managing partner of upscale steakhouse awarded for her dedication to customer satisfaction and financial performance.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • October 25, 2019
Florida’s reputation as a relatively low tax state remains intact — for now

State officials often tout the state’s lack of an income tax as a big perk. Yet other taxes dent a company’s income.

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  • October 24, 2019
Attorney leaves own firm to join practice in shareholder role

Gregory Herman-Giddens joined the Southwest Florida firm after running his own firms.

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  • October 24, 2019
Area startup wins spot in highly competitive business accelerator

Tampa, Florida-based The Natural Nipple is one of just five companies to win a spot in The Brandery, a Cincinnati-based business accelerator that invests in high-growth startups.

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  • October 23, 2019
Area builder woos president from competing construction firm

Chuck Evans joins Atlas Building Co. after the past seven years as president of Sarasota-based DM Constructors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 23, 2019
Residential real estate team adds new director of operations

New executive will help manage the rapidly growing team of agents.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2019
Bank posts record earnings in first three quarters of year

Tampa, Florida-based First Citrus Bank set an earnings record over the first three quarters of 2019, with net income rising by 6% compared to the same period last year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 22, 2019
Area firm with global holdings buys Belgium-based business

S-One Holdings Corp. adds another firm to its portfolio.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 22, 2019
Prominent chocolatier expands in region with new store

The new Norman Love Confections location will also offer an interactive dessert experience.

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  • October 22, 2019
Hotel firm buys popular resort for more than $80 million

TradeWinds Island Resorts, a St. Pete Beach, Florida, property that includes the 25.5-acre TradeWinds Island Grand hotel, 5.9-acre Rumfish Beach Resort by TradeWinds and Rumfish Grill restaurant, has been sold to 1754 Properties Group.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 22, 2019
Pre-construction firm awarded multiple road, community projects

Firm is working on two parts of State Road 82 in Collier and Lee counties, after completing a third portion.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 21, 2019
Law firm hires former top-level federal white-collar prosecutor

Carlton Fields has hired white-collar crime attorney Simon Gaugush in an of-counsel role at its Tampa, Florida, office.

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  • October 21, 2019
Airport continues upward trend of serving more passengers

The airport saw a 10.2% increase in monthly traffic and 8.5% annual rise.

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