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Against the Wind

Hurricane Irma ripped sections of Southwest Florida apart. But one Collier County community weathered the storm through smart design.

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On the road again

Pink pops up in some unexpected places in Florida.

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Free man

Former celebrated banker set for federal prison release.

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  • October 27, 2017
Hitting the Gas

Following a secretive search process, a new Hillsborough plant will create 350 jobs and occupy a spec industrial building.

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CBRE tapped for Fifth Third Center

In the wake of its estimated $52.5 million acquisition of Fifth Third Center, in Tampa, Farley White Interests has tapped CBRE Group to lease the 19-story building.

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Stock selling its Spectra apartments

Naples-based Stock Development has hired commercial real estate commercial firm Cushman & Wakefield to sell its recently completed Spectra apartments community in Fort Myers.

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  • October 27, 2017
Lots of land

With a strong history behind him, John Neal is in a land acquisition groove. Where will he take the business next?

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Technically speaking

'Tampa Bay is Florida's most venture-backed tech hub.'

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  • October 27, 2017
Publix purpose

Vets surround newbies when new stores come online.

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Surge continues

Tampa Bay region economic growth ranks No. 3

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Massage chain targets more Florida growth

MassageLuxe added a new location in Naples.

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  • October 26, 2017
Insurance firm names new CEO

Tim Love has held executive positions in insurance for 30 years.

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  • October 26, 2017
Two auto companies merge

Majestic Motors and Preferred Auto Sales now share a location in Sarasota.

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  • October 26, 2017
Restaurant giant heads to Best Buy to expand board

Mike Mohan will also serve on company's compensation committee

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  • October 25, 2017
Hardware chain plots Florida expansion

Sunshine Ace Hardware was founded in 1958.

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