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100 N. Tampa St. pulled from the market

PGIM Real Estate has pulled the 42-story 100 N. Tampa office tower from the market. The new Jersey company had offered it for sale earlier this year for more than $200 million.

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  • July 5, 2019
In Memoriam: Greg Hall, 1960-2019

Sarasota architect Greg Hall died June 29 after a brief illness.

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  • July 5, 2019
Architecture firm hires four new employees to meet demand

Todd Sweet of Sweet Sparkman Architects says the firm's success is in part due to diversifying the projects it takes on.

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Bank puts its long run of success to the test

Pilot Bank has a solid five-year track record.

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  • July 5, 2019
Tampa office landlords relish new industry report

Tampa, according to a new report from CoStar, had the No. 8 highest average office rent growth nationwide over the past year. At 4.2% growth, the region was tied with Sacramento

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  • July 5, 2019
Economic development group rebrands

Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council becomes South Lee EDC to better identify the region it serves.

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  • July 5, 2019
Area HVAC firm plans statewide expansion behind private equity

Partnership with Alpine Investors will enhance Best Home Services’ expansion efforts.

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  • July 3, 2019
Nonprofit hires executive vice president

Previously, Rebecca Blitz served as the regional director for the local Make-A-Wish affiliate.

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  • July 3, 2019
Veteran Realtor tapped to lead Premier Sotheby’s brokerage unit

Long-time local resident Sandy Waterbury is named managing broker of the company’s St. Petersburg office.

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  • July 3, 2019
Development group breaks ground on new headquarters

Seagate will design and build its own 13,000-square-foot facility in Fort Myers at Interstate 75 and Alico Road.

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  • July 2, 2019
Nonprofit promotes two to vice president roles

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County provides after-school and summer programs to youth in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia.

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  • July 2, 2019
Private equity firms buy prominent area-based restaurant brand

Nord Bay Capital of Tampa buys Hooters of America from Miami-based H.I.G. Capital.

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  • July 2, 2019
Niche insurance competitors join forces

LTC Global brings competitor American Insurance Marketing Services in-house, names new president.

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  • July 1, 2019
Company names three additional officers

Helios Technologies, parent company of valve manufacturer Sun Hydraulics, among other brands, recently elected three new corporate officers.

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Development firm chosen for community redevelopment project

City of Lakeland taps Tampa-based Catalyst Asset Management for affordable housing mixed-use project.

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