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  • June 25, 2018
Major airline adds nonstop flight to Chicago

American Airlines announced nonstop daily seasonal service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport starting Dec. 19.

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  • June 25, 2018
General manager leaves one country club for another

Michael Bradfield was named general manager of Bay Colony Golf Club after previously serving as general manager and COO of Countryside Golf and Country Club.

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  • June 22, 2018
Nonprofit hires construction administrator

Danny Bilyeu is a former field representative for U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key.

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  • June 22, 2018
Hospital vice president makes leap to top post

Florida Hospital North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs, Florida, has named Jason Dunkel its new president and CEO.

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  • June 22, 2018
MGM Grand executive joins new resort division

Michah Richins joins Allegiant Travel Company's Sunseeker Resorts after 26-year career with MGM Grand

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  • June 22, 2018
Manufacturing forecast for Sunshine State: gloomy

a new national study from the Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research and Conexus Indiana on manufacturing and logistics. The Sunshine State scored a D in manufacturing industry health, one of nine states to barely pass.

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  • June 22, 2018
Wanted: region's top business stars

It’s time for the annual rite of passage for the best of the best young stars of the region’s business community: the Business Observer’s annual 40 Under 40 issue. We are looking for true rock stars — risk-taking entrepreneurs, fast-rising executives a

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  • June 22, 2018
Wix leader talks up Florida's tech talent

Danny Brigido of Wix, one of the leading website development companies in the world, returned to Tampa to address attendees of the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA) Innovation Fusion event.

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  • June 22, 2018
Group establishes vice grip on selling high-end condos

Smith & Associates Real Estate focuses on high-end and luxury condo projects in Tampa Bay and beyond by focusing both on developer and client needs

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  • June 22, 2018
New training program takes aim at manufacturing leaders

CareerEdge, building on its health care leadership training program, started a training program for manufacturing leaders in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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  • June 22, 2018
New retail chain reveals first area location

The first Home Centric store opened in Cary, N.C., in May.

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  • June 22, 2018
Foundation sells large Venice tract for roughly $18 million

Neal Land Ventures buy former Bridges property in North Venice from Gulf Coast Community Foundation for roughly $18 million, 13 years after affordable housing plan launched

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  • June 22, 2018
Gartner begins major Fort Myers expansion

Business consultant Gartner is expanding into three additional buildings in Fort Myers as job growth within the company continues

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  • June 22, 2018
Market Spotlight: Lee County Office

Despite solid growth for the past four years, the Lee County office market is showing signs of fatigue, with an uptick in vacancy rates, flat rental rates and negative absorption in the first quarter of 2018.

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  • June 22, 2018
May airport traffic shatters prior year

Southwest Florida International Airport reports6.3% passenger increase in May 2018

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