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  • June 5, 2019
National homebuilder hires from within for division leadership role

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based homebuilder Taylor Morrison has named Douglas Miller president of its Tampa, Florida, division.

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Health care group names innovation, business leader

R. Scott Gassett comes to Stratum with more than 25 years in C-level and senior strategy and business development positions and 15 years of experience leading large health care organizations.

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  • June 5, 2019
Bank plans $30 million investment in new headquarters

Fort Myers demolition, construction and architect firms teaming up for new FineMark building.

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  • June 4, 2019
Airport retailer buys San Francisco rival's contracts

Stellar Partners Inc., a Tampa, Florida-based firm that operates a wide range of retail stores in airports, has acquired the contracts of Pacific Gateway Concessions for an undisclosed sum.

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  • June 4, 2019
Hospital names new chief operating officer

Prior to joining Venice Regional, Benjamin Brodersen was vice president of operations at HCA Blake Hospital in Bradenton.

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  • June 4, 2019
Skin products company rubs up to national expansion

Specialty retailer of natural-based skin and beauty products strikes agreement to offer bath bombs in 261 Dillard’s department stores.

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  • June 3, 2019
Jaxi Builders puts One, Allure sites in Fort Myers on the market

Jaxi Builders abandons plans for two ambitious condo projects in downtown Ft. Myers, One and Allure, and brings sites to market for $16.2 million

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  • June 3, 2019
Tampa hotel company mirrors larger Marriott in experience, values

McKibbon Hospitality of Tampa shares many of the traits, values and successes with Marriott International, one of its largest franchisors

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  • June 3, 2019
Law firm changes name to reflect new partnership

Joseph Herbert focuses on business, construction, real estate and employment law.

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  • June 3, 2019
Nonprofit grows leadership team with CFO hire

Betty Viamontes, a 25-year veteran of organizations such as Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida, has been named CFO of the Tampa, Florida-based Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research.

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  • May 31, 2019
Ohio firm buys screened enclosure maker

Hartshorn Custom Contracting Inc., a Tampa, Florida-based manufacturer of customized screened enclosures for pools, patios and lanais, has been acquired by Macedonia, Ohio-based Great Day Improvements, a fast-growing residential remodeling company that al

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  • May 31, 2019
Longtime employee bumped up to president of investment firm

Wasmer Schroeder has promoted longtime employee Justin Land to president of the investment firm, which has more than 60 employees and $9 billion in assets under management.

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  • May 31, 2019
Fulfillment company to set up shop in Central Florida airport

Amazon reached agreement for air freight facility at Lakeland Linder International Airport. Company plans to invest $100 million seven-jet cargo hangar and support facilities

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  • May 31, 2019
Two sentenced in grant fraud case

Naples woman faces 10 years in federal prison after being convicted for duping Lee County of nearly $5 million in economic development grant funds.

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  • May 31, 2019
Bloomin' exec, fresh off national award, shares leadership tips

Liz Smith says embracing failure, more than a great teacher, shows humility.

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