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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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  • December 10, 2019
Manufacturer adds business line with $92M deal

Tampa-based NewSouth Window Solutions grew to nearly $80 million in annual sales in less than a decade.

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  • December 10, 2019
Cross-Bay Ferry ridership jumps by 25%

The Cross-Bay Ferry, a seasonal transportation service that links downtown Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida, saw a 25% ridership increase in November.

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  • December 10, 2019
Retailer with more than 550 stores names new CEO

Matt Beall joined the family business in 2004 as a buyer for Beall’s Outlet.

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  • December 9, 2019
Nonprofit names Broadway producer artistic director and CEO

Andy Sandberg succeeds Bruce Rodgers, who is retiring.

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  • December 9, 2019
Luxury resort promotes official to top marketing role

Tracy Tirrell began her career at Marriott at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort in January 1997.

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  • December 9, 2019
Area law firm hires cybersecurity expert as partner

Cybersecurity expert Kevin Mekler has been named partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Tampa, Florida.

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  • December 9, 2019
Construction begins on luxury boutique condo project

850 Central in Naples is near Fifth Avenue and the beach.

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