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  • July 12, 2019
Coalition boosts coffers of fund for advanced manufacturers

An investment partnership among three of Florida's leading universities aims to reward the up-and-coming companies that key the Sunshine State’s future economic diversity.

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  • July 12, 2019
Sharks’ teeth

Southwest Florida dental practice expands its undersea-themed practice with second location.

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  • July 11, 2019
Agribusiness firm appoints new president and CEO

Tampa, Florida-based agribusiness firm Lykes Bros. Inc. has welcomed Johnnie James Jr. as its new president and CEO.

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  • July 11, 2019
Airport scores more passenger traffic records

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport set an all-time record for passenger traffic in June, with 147,615 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for the month was up 48.7% over June of 2018, say airport officials in a statement.  Year-to-date

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  • July 11, 2019
Pair of emergency departments earn national recognition

Lee Health’s Cape Coral Hospital and Golisano Children's Hospital each win Lantern Awards for overall excellence.

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  • July 10, 2019
Funding agency names county commissioner executive director

Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran has been named executive director of the Florida PACE Funding Agency.

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  • July 10, 2019
Cybersecurity firm makes two executive hires

Tampa, Florida-based cybersecurity company ReliaQuest has made two appointments to its executive team, hiring Joe Sawyer as chief marketing officer and Darin Bunker as vice president of engineering.

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  • July 10, 2019
Land planning firm adds project manager

Jack Morris brings 20 years of experience to Morris-Depew Associates.

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  • July 9, 2019
Real estate group acquires area analytics company

Sarasota-based offrs was founded by Mark Dickson and Rich Swier.

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  • July 9, 2019
Builder unveils plans for new community in area

Miami, Florida-based homebuilder Lennar plans to construct a 77-home community in Lutz, about 15 miles north of Tampa, Florida.

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  • July 9, 2019
New luxury assisted living community appoints leader

Dawn Osterweil will lead Watercrest Naples Assisted Living and Memory Care set to open this fall.

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  • July 8, 2019
Master-planned community names new president

Rick Severance replaces former president Paul Erhardt.

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  • July 8, 2019
Court sides with prominent businessman in mortgage fee lawsuit

Mortgage Investors Corp., a company chaired by St. Petersburg, Florida, businessman Bill Edwards, has been exonerated in a long-running federal lawsuit that stemmed from its involvement in a loan-refinancing program for veterans.

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  • July 7, 2019
Interior designer relocates to region from NYC

After 15 years of being based in New York City, Interior designer and industry blogger Sarah Baynes has relocated her business to Sarasota.

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  • July 7, 2019
Waterfront hotel, $14 million project, open for guests

A new waterfront Hampton Inn and Suites, a $14 million project in Dunedin, opened late last month.

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