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  • March 23, 2018
Griffin Capital buys Brennan distribution building in Lakeland for $60 million

Industrial deal shows strength of I-4 Corridor

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  • March 23, 2018
Market spotlight — Sarasota/Manatee Industrial market shows robust activity

Industrial vacancies shrinks to 2.8% in Sarasota/Manatee market

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 23, 2018
Supplement seller develops feature for Amazon device

As a feature for customers, a Sarasota company has developed an Alexa Skill for Amazon Echo.

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 23, 2018
ZooTampa ushers in new identity, name

On a mission to point itself in the right direction, ZooTampa has introduced a refreshed identity.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 23, 2018
Tech companies surge in region

Salaries in tech jobs in the region are also on the rise, increasing 8.5% in 2017 over 2016.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 23, 2018
Tech startup blows past deadline, leaving miffed investors

Despite obstacles, Sarasota entrepreneur says he's '100% committed to delivering' the product.

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  • March 22, 2018
Man sentenced to three months in jail for loan scheme

Stephen Hummell of Sarasota was also sentenced to 15 years of probation after a guilty plea for an advanced fee loan scam.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 22, 2018
Hospital system promotes from inside for new executive

Dr. Scott Nygaard joined Lee Health in 2010 as the chief medical officer for Lee Physician Group.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 21, 2018
Kolter closes on Ritz-Carlton Residences land in Sarasota on Quay site

Kolter Group's $19.3 million deal paves way for new condo tower

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 21, 2018
Company gets $1 million investment from group

Sarasota-based Bridge Angel Investors invested in Rewired Solutions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 21, 2018
Construction firm wins three significant projects, including new park

Naples-based EHC was founded in 1990 and has about 100 employees.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 21, 2018
Sports organization to expand, create 70 jobs

IRONMAN plans big growth for its Tampa headquarters.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2018
Local bank bought in $50 million deal

Bradenton-based Premier Community Bank of Florida will merge with Birmingham, Ala.-based National Commerce Corp.

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 20, 2018
Jobs organization leaves United Way for Chamber

CareerEdge Funders Collaborative will move operational functions from United Way Suncoast to the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2018
Complex draws multiple bidders in $3M sale

The property is a 1970s vintage, Class B, garden apartment community.

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