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New again

A New York property investor bet right in buying and renovating Baypoint Commerce Center in St. Petersburg.

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Noted cheerleader moves on

Plant City city manager is heading to Winter Haven

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The fight continues

Governor launches 10-city tour in budget battle

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Stars aligned

Charlotte County is poised to become the next real estate mecca along the Gulf Coast, thanks to a handful of rejuvenated projects.

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Unhappy days

Forget that first-day lunch. Clarify expectations to keep new employees happy.

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Good morning, shoppers

Local businesses make big splash on national stage

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Mall developer touts figures

Taubman Centers bucking retail trends.

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County to get at least 4,000 more homes

County population has increased over 10.7% between 2010 and 2016.

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Homebuilder's sales increase in April

Neal Communities saw a 10% increase in sales from March to April.

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Multifamily community sells for $6.6M

The 96-unit Montierra Apartment Homes complex is near USF.

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Builder rebrands, constructs new identity

Ted Gadoury has provided construction services in Southwest Florida for more than 15 years.

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Bank chooses attorney as next chairman

St. Petersburg-based Freedom Bank chose Dennis Ruppel to lead board.

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Hospital system promotes from within

Lee Health selects three employees for promotions to other roles in the system.

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Insurance firm names new president and CEO

Michigan Commercial Insurance Mutual was founded in 1980.

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Airport announces April increase

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport served 181,649 passengers in April.

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