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  • November 26, 2018
In Memoriam: Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber, 1927-2018

Considered a true renaissance man and a visionary thinker by many who knew him — and a sartorial standout who was rarely not seen in a colorful tropical shirt and loafers on his feet, never socks  — Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber died Nov. 22. He was 91.

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  • November 26, 2018
Bank promotes three execs to key roles

Three Bank of Tampa leaders in Tampa, Florida — Corey Neil, David Moore and Scott Gault — have been promoted and given greater responsibility for the bank’s day-to-day operations.

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  • November 26, 2018
Bank opens branch in new area

Tom Quale is First Home Bank’s president for the Sarasota market.

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  • November 26, 2018
Luxury active adult community hires industry veteran as executive director

Tara O’Sullivan will lead Campo Felice, a high-rise, 55-and-older community at the Fort Myers Yacht Basin marina.

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  • November 23, 2018
Museum expansion kicks off $75 million arts group master plan

A reimagined Baker Museum is the first phase of Artis-Naples’ renovation and expansion efforts. The board of directors seeded the capital campaign with $50 million in contributions.

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  • November 23, 2018
Trade secrets lawsuit dismissed against prominent company

Tervis President Rogan Donelly says the company looks forward to moving on.

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  • November 23, 2018
Staff up: Employment agency innovators return with a new venture

James Hawley and Dan Rodriguez, who founded Tampa, Florida-based Veredus and turned it into a $100 million business, have launched a new venture in the same industry called NextPath.

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  • November 23, 2018
Entertainment giant targets savings on travel expenses

New York company cites Feld Entertainment in a case study of its travel budget reduction program.

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  • November 23, 2018
TaxBird helps snowbirds plan for state taxes

Mobile app helps dual-state residents avoid overstaying for income tax purposes.

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  • November 23, 2018
BCB Homes’ second office set to open in Boca Grande

Luxury homebuilder’s new office honors history of the community.

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  • November 23, 2018
St. Petersburg firm buys Oldsmar Flea Market

A St. Petersburg firm backed by investot Grady Pridgen has acquired the Oldsmar Flea Market, one of the area's oldest and most popular flea market sites along the Gulf Coast

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  • November 23, 2018
Pattillo leaving CBRE Group at year's end

Chase Pattillo is leaving CBRE Group, where he has worked as Market Leader since mid-2014, to pursue specialty real estate niches like senior housing and how technology interfaces with real estate

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  • November 23, 2018
Key International buys dual-branded hotel in Clearwater

Key International Inc. has purchased a dual-branded hotel on the water in Clearwater for $71 million, where it plans a series of upgrades to the property that was completed last year.

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  • November 23, 2018
Auteur developer believes new Sarasota condo project will be a work of art

The development team behind the planned 18-story Auteur condo in Sarasota believes that its project will succeed despite heightened competition and macro-economic forces thanks to its water-view location and unique design and amenities

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  • November 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler is a triple threat in Polk County

Thanks to the individual strengths of its three principals, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler has grown into one of Polk County's most respected commercial real estate brokerage firms.

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