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  • December 1, 2017
Music firm wins $4M investment

Ballast Point Ventures acquired a $4 million stake in Tampa's Symphonic Distribution Inc.

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  • November 30, 2017
Group behind 42-acre project hits $2.1M fundraising target

Nearly 60 donors invested in the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization initiative.

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  • November 30, 2017
Area exec convicted of bank fraud - in Oregon

Dan Heine has lived in Naples for several years, according to authorities.

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  • November 30, 2017
Builders sell 92 homes in community

October is the fourth month in 2017 when more than 90 homes were sold in West Villages.

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  • November 30, 2017
Construction exec Ron Royal dies

Royal died Nov. 26 after an illness, surrounded by family. He was 85.

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  • November 30, 2017
Cancer care giant promotes executive

Karen Wartenberg has worked with Moffitt Cancer Center for more than a decade.

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  • November 29, 2017
Real estate firm surges, adding 30 agents a month

Premiere Plus Realty Co. has more than 1,100 agents

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  • November 29, 2017
Airline to add routes to L.A., Vegas in spring

Spirit will offer the new daily, year-round service at Tampa International Airport beginning in April.

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  • November 29, 2017
Gardens sets revenue record with exhibit

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' orchid show led to a 27% increase in revenue.

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  • November 29, 2017
Storage firm renews commitment to toy drive

PODS will move and store gifts donated to Toys for Tots campaign.

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  • November 29, 2017
Waterfront resort project picks architect, builders

Allegiant Air also opened registration for prospective condominium buyers at Sunseeker Resort.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 27, 2017
Farm executive named airport chairman

Bob Spencer has been on the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority board since 2015.

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  • November 27, 2017
Foundation meets goal for Puerto Rico aid

Tampa couple spearheaded effort to bring much-needed relief to the hurricane-ravaged island.

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  • November 27, 2017
Luxury hotel nearly done with Irma repairs

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust acquired LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club in 2015.

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  • November 27, 2017
Architecture firm hires director

Hall Architects hired Frederick Koenig as director of operations and senior project manager.

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