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  • August 1, 2018
Interior designer earns rare industry certification

Studio+ interior designer Carmen Ho earns Certified Healthcare Interior Designer certification from American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers

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  • July 31, 2018
College appoints innovation, business development officer

Greg Smogard, the new innovation and business development officer for USF Sarasota-Manatee, has worked with Fortune 500 companies and global brands in more than 40 countries.

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  • July 31, 2018
Holy roll: Company’s growth surges in wake of move to former church

Squaremouth, a St. Petersburg, Florida, company that pioneered a comparison engine for travel insurance products, has been recognized as a top workplace in the state and seen its revenue top $10 million in 2017.

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  • July 31, 2018
Finance professionals group elects new board

CFA Society Naples names new board of directors local member of global CFA Institute

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  • July 30, 2018
Growing auto marketing company acquires video production firm

Sarasota-based auto marketing company Dealers United plans to integrate Seattle-based video production company What's Next Media's work into digital and social media campaigns.

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  • July 30, 2018
University elevates provost to presidency

Jeffrey Senese has been elected president of Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. He became provost of the Catholic institution in January.

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  • July 30, 2018
Global company names new chief information officer

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. names Opal Perry executive vice president and CIO

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  • July 27, 2018
Homebuilder appoints controller for west Florida team

PulteGroup, one of the nation’s largest homebuilding companies, appointed Branden Clarke controller at its west Florida division, based in Tampa.

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  • July 27, 2018
Medical spa moves to larger office

Advanced Aesthetic Solutions relocates to allow for expansion of its menu of services.

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  • July 27, 2018
Rapidly growing company nearing $50 million in sales names new CEO

Gary Cuccio, Sarasota-based xG Technology's interim CEO since April 23, will continue to serve as board chairman.

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  • July 27, 2018
Apartment sales continuing on strong job, population growth

Gulf Coast apartment complexes like the Tuscany Bay Apartments in Tampa purchased recently by Canada's Starlight investments as part of a $117 million deal have remained highly desired by investors seeking yields.

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  • July 27, 2018
Plant City retail center trades for $29 million

JBL Asset Management buys Plant City retail center for $29 million in keeping with its strategy to acquire properties near thriving urban hubs

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  • July 27, 2018
South Real Estate Group adds to Estero land holdings

South Real Estate Group, of Naples, is exploring options for its 14-acre University Highlands property in Estero following a land purchase that nearly doubles its holdings in the area

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  • July 27, 2018
Australian fund buys Sarasota County apartments

Anson at Palmer Ranch apartment purchase for $54.7 million by Australian Super and Sentinel Real Estate marks one of the largest Sarasota County multifamily rental deals in the past decade

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  • July 27, 2018
Company culture emphasizes lifelong learning

Sarasota-based S-One Holdings Corp.’s continuing education program includes online videos and in-person classes.

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