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Crescent, Five Star buy Sirata Beach Resort

In one of the largest lodging acquisitions along the Gulf Coast in the past year, a pair of investment firms have quietly purchased the Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center for $108.2 million.

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Home away from home

Florida's 'comfortable' summer temps help sell vacation homes.

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  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota Bayfront issues request for designers

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization seeks to improve a 42-acre, city-owned downtown tract.

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  • July 27, 2017
Bank expands into new area

The Bank of Tampa has opened an office in downtown Sarasota.

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  • July 27, 2017
Report: Home sales increase 7%

Naples Area Board of Realtors report compares sales in the second quarters of 2016 and 2017.

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  • July 26, 2017
Group files site plan for beachfront hotel

Ocean Properties seeks to revamp and expand the Sandcastle Hotel on Lido Key Beach.

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  • July 26, 2017
Company acquires marina resort

Tierra Verde Marina Resort, purchased by Atlantic Marina Holdings, has 515 dry and wet slips.

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  • July 26, 2017
Patent awarded for retina device

Retina Health Center director developed a device for targeted application of medicine.

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  • July 25, 2017
Hospital names executive

Maria Caruso will serve as chief financial officer of Venice Regional Bayfront Health.

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  • July 25, 2017
Apartment building sells for $5.9 million

The 1935 building was constructed as office and retail space.

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  • July 25, 2017
Airport reports record passenger traffic

In June 2017, 528,383 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport.

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  • July 24, 2017
Quay Sarasota hires development manager

Mixed-use, roughly $1 billion waterfront project will be developed in phases through 2028.

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  • July 24, 2017
Medical manufacturer plans 100 new jobs

Corin USA will expand its U.S. headquarters in Tampa.

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  • July 24, 2017
Luxury condo tower reaches 80% sold

Seven residences remain at Naples' Aqua at Pelican Isle.

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  • July 21, 2017
Bookkeeper gets prison in $840K fraud

Testimony and court documents show Paul Wheeler embezzled from six employers.

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