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  • May 18, 2017
Airport posts record figures in April

Southwest Florida International Airport reported 1,032,783 passengers in April.

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  • May 18, 2017
Area manufacturer expands to Shanghai

Sarasota-based Uniroyal plans to grow in Asia-Pacific region

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  • May 17, 2017
Radio group names VP

Heidi Raphael is Beasley Broadcast Group's vice president of corporate communications.

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  • May 17, 2017
Report: New home starts up 9.8%

Metrostudy's first quarter report on Tampa housing includes 2,318 starts.

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  • May 17, 2017
Global company plans 200 jobs for Sarasota

Call center giant Alorica already has 330 employees in Sarasota.

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  • May 16, 2017
Plans submitted for shopping center revitalization

Benderson Development Co. filed redevelopment plans with the City of Sarasota.

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  • May 16, 2017
Auto group to break ground on dealership

Dimmitt Automotive Group will open Audi dealership in Wesley Chapel in the fall.

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  • May 16, 2017
Bank promotes exec to regional leadership role

Brandon Box has been with IberiaBank since 2008.

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  • May 15, 2017
Mall starts $4M renovation

Edison Mall also plans to add new retailers.

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  • May 15, 2017
Tourism grows for sixth straight year

The Bradenton area saw a 2.7% increase in visitors in 2016.

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  • May 15, 2017
Governor picks area execs for board

Terms on the Southwest Florida Water Management District governing board began May 12 for Joel Schleicher and Rebecca Smith.

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  • May 12, 2017
Star performer named tourism award-winner

Visit Sarasota County presented awards to Dolly Jacobs and five others.

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  • May 12, 2017
Historic theater unveils rebrand

New branding for St. Petersburg's State Theatre reflects historic background.

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  • May 12, 2017
Dali decision

USF business students get strategic lesson at icon museum.

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  • May 12, 2017
Northland buys targeted Pasco apartment

Northland Investment Co.'s $52.87 million deal for a 14-building, 311-unit apartment complex in Land O'Lakes, on its surface, appears to be just the latest deal in a Gulf Coast multifamily buying spree that shows no signs of abating.

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