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  • November 15, 2019
Chain announces plans for new restaurants in area

RSolution’s deal with Freddy’s includes the purchase of three existing restaurants in Bradenton, Sarasota and Ocala.

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  • November 15, 2019
Area law firm names new managing partner

Kelly Lyon Davis practices in all areas of labor and employment law.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 15, 2019
Breathing in the Saltaire

Developer The Kolter Group is planning a new 35-story condo tower in downtown St. Petersburg following the success of its 41-story One St. Petersburg project.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 15, 2019
For Sarasota Memorial, progress delayed

Sarasota Memorial Hospital now plans to fully move into derelict Sarasota office building at 1741 Main St. by March. It will be the largest business relocation to the city's downtown in more than a decade.

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  • November 15, 2019
Tampa Bay's office rent growth among tops in the nation

A new survey by researcher CoStar Group finds that Tampa Bay's office rental rate growth is among the highest in the nation

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  • November 15, 2019
LSI expands offering to include appraisals

LSI Cos. has begun offering appraisal services along with commercial real estate brokerage in an effort to be more of a full-service commercial real estate firm

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  • November 15, 2019
Company donates portion of sales to coral reef project

Venice-based Enzymedica is helping Sarasota-based Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium with its coral efforts.

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  • November 15, 2019
Show time: Curtain rises on ritzy new entertainment venture

Ann Marie Hayek, the founder of booking agency Pure Talent Celebrities, is bringing a series of Las Vegas-style shows to Tampa's Avalon Event Center.

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  • November 15, 2019
Restaurant firm looks at 'strategic alternatives'

Bloomin’ Brands, the Tampa-based parent company of Outback Steakhouse, might explore a sale.

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  • November 15, 2019
Cast a line: Platform amplifies niche topics

David Sobelman, the founder and CEO of Tampa, Florida-based 3 Properties, has launched “Net Lease Nerdcast,” a podcast that focuses on topics related to the arcane world of triple net leases and net lease property investing.

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  • November 15, 2019
On the move: City a top draw for urban transplants

The Tampa Metropolitan Statistical Area is one of the top destinations for people moving from other U.S. MSAs, according to recent U.S. Census data.

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  • November 15, 2019
Economic forecast 2020: Commercial real estate

Paula Clair Smith, managing director of commercial services, Colliers International

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  • November 14, 2019
Airline adds direct flights to East Coast, Midwest hubs

Spirit Airlines has added daily nonstop service from Tampa International Airport to New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Indianapolis International Airport.

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  • November 14, 2019
Finance pioneer CEO plans retirement after 15 years

Revenues at ACI Worldwide surged under Phil Heasley.

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  • November 13, 2019
Work begins on new downtown condo tower

The DeMarcay will include 39 residences.

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