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Executive Diversions

Who's doing what for fun?

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Naples lawyers form new firm

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Twice as Nice

To cut costs and expand guests' experience, developers throughout the Gulf Coast are delving into 'dual-branded' hotels.

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Commercial Real Estate - Q&A

Ian Black, founder and CEO, Ian Black Real Estate Sarasota

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Bridge the divide

MacDill units start new community relations program.

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Floridays still standing with Ovation

When the new 162-room Art Ovation Hotel held a preview event in mid-December in advance of opening early next month in downtown Sarasota, press reports left out one prominent Gulf Coast player.

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A Glimmer of Hope

Rowdies remain hopeful for major expansion.

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Data snapshot: List aversion

Watch for costs to rise in Tampa.

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'Merger of equals'

RND Automation & Engineering acquires MDC Machinery

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Real estate broker launches his own firm

Carlos Acosta has been in commercial real estate in Southwest Florida for more than a decade.

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Construction lawyer promoted to partner

Christopher Pope has been with Pavese Law Firm in Fort Myers since 2012

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TH buys into 301 Business Center

An affiliate of investment behemoth Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association (TIAA) of America has acquired a majority stake in a new industrial development slotted for East Tampa.

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In Memoriam: Gil Waters

A forceful advocate for progress in the public and private realm, Gil Waters shared his vision with Sarasota in a variety of capacities.

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Builder marks record-setting year

Neal Communities sold 1,177 homes in 2017.

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Restaurant chain eyes Midwest, Texas for growth

Little Greek Fresh Grill says it's also on track to open new Florida locations.

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