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  • April 18, 2019
University to kick off construction of new residence hall, dining facility

The University of South Florida plans to break ground next week on a much-needed new residence hall and dining facility at its St. Petersburg, Florida, campus.

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  • April 18, 2019
Restaurant chain names three new executives

Matthew Eisenacher is First Watch's new senior vice president of brand strategy and innovation.

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  • April 18, 2019
Nonprofit breaks ground on $6.5 million headquarters

Naples Children & Education Foundation will invest $6.5 million in new, permanent home. The organization has raised $191 million since 2001 through its annual Naples Winter Wine Festival.

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  • April 17, 2019
AC, plumbing company acquires area firm

Troy Thomas, owner of Allied Cooling & Heating, will work with Badger Bob’s Services.

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  • April 17, 2019
New restaurant brings island flavors to area

WEPA! Cocina de Puerto Rico has planned a grand opening celebration for April 26 that will see a portion of the new St. Petersburg, Florida, restaurant’s proceeds donated to PRxPR, a nonprofit organization that supports efforts for hurricane recovery effo

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  • April 17, 2019
New resort company hires sales and marketing veteran

Sunseeker Resorts taps Ryan O’Byrne to develop marketing strategy and build brand awareness.

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  • April 16, 2019
Hospital breaks ground on eight-story cancer tower

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's oncology and surgical tower is expected to be completed in 2021.

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  • April 16, 2019
Pioneer in software for alcohol payments swallows acquisition

Financial Information Technologies LLC, also known as Fintech, a Tampa-based provider of business management solutions for the beverage alcohol industry, has acquired Lilypad Solutions LLC, also headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

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  • April 16, 2019
Infrastructure firm announces 40% growth

Naples-based EHC Inc. rides steady increase in multi-family and commercial development in 2018.

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  • April 16, 2019
Law firm adds new associate

Courtney Lovejoy brings probate and estate planning expertise to Green Schoenfeld & Kyle

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  • April 15, 2019
Banker takes on new gig running business alliance

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance ran a two-month search process before naming Dominic DiMaio president and CEO.

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  • April 15, 2019
Area health care firm acquires Jacksonville company

Tampa, Florida-based HealthAxis Group has acquired the stock and assets of Analytics Partners, a data and risk analysis company headquartered in Jacksonville.

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  • April 15, 2019
Community bank expands IT unit with senior official

Sanibel Captiva Bank taps Will Decatur as senior systems engineer.

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  • April 14, 2019
Great Scott: Governor-turned-senator shows a lighter side

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Naples, recently spoke to a group of Sarasota area business leaders.

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  • April 13, 2019
New flights, cities, boost airport passenger traffic

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport remains on a hot streak in increased passenger counts.

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