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  • May 21, 2019
Insurance company names new president and CEO

Ronald Natherson Jr. was previously COO for Southern Oak Insurance Co. in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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  • May 21, 2019
Cybersecurity firm expands global reach with acquisition in Europe

Clearwater, Florida, IT security firm KnowBe4 has acquired CLTRe (pronounced “Culture”), a Norwegian company that specializes in helping businesses and organizations build and maintain strong cybersecurity policies and practices.

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  • May 21, 2019
Health care system launches virtual medical service

Patients can use devices’ cameras to consult with doctor, obtain prescription or get a referral. Cost is $49 per visit.

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  • May 20, 2019
Marketing group acquires area printing company

Sarasota-based Suncoast Print Solutions provides printed collateral and promotional items.

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  • May 20, 2019
Builder opens latest residential community

On May 18, PulteGroup’s west Florida division held a grand opening of K-Bar Ranch, the Atlanta-based homebuilder’s latest Tampa Bay area community.

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  • May 20, 2019
Leading area real estate firm woos Minnesota executive

Veteran brings sales leadership and management experience to 40-office, two-state firm.

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  • May 18, 2019
Retailer tells potential buyer 'thanks, but no thanks'

Chico’s FAS board of directions unanimously rejects buyout bid by its largest shareholder, describing it as significantly undervaluing the company.

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  • May 17, 2019
Mixed-use development lands boutique grocer as first retail tenant

Westshore Marina District, a 52-acre, mixed-use district in south Tampa, Florida, being developed by Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners, has signed a deal with its first retail tenant: specialty grocer Duckweed Urban Market.

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  • May 17, 2019
Aquarium chooses builder for $130 million project

Willis A. Smith Construction President and CEO David Sessions says project will have 'worldwide recognition because of its cutting-edge design.

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  • May 17, 2019
Bid made to purchase major employer

Struggling with lagging sales, Fort Myers-based Chico's FAS fields offer from its largest shareholder.

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  • May 17, 2019
Region's affordability mojo carries through to seniors

The Tampa region isn't only affordable for young people.

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  • May 17, 2019
Nutritional supplements, cosmetics business opens headquarters in area

PM-International AG recently opened its headquarters for the Americas in south Manatee County.

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  • May 17, 2019
Company helps supporters raise funds for schools through local vendors

Sarasota-based Schoolvite provides a twist on Box Tops for Education for the digital age.

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  • May 17, 2019
Tampa office development reaches inflection point

Demand for new office space in Tampa has surged because of job growth and a lack of new supply in recent years. Several developers are vying to build new space.

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  • May 17, 2019
Building Spotlight -- 100 N. Tampa St.

Prudential Real Estate has hired commercial real estate brokerage firm HFF to market the 42-story 100 N. Tampa St. office building for sale. It could fetch a record price for a Tampa office asset of more than than $200 million

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