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The wisdom of Solomon

Ronto Group's opportunity-driven culture hinges on caution, market knowledge and customer trust.

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  • May 19, 2017
Tampa growth, Gulf Coast communities leading the nation

Tampa ranked in the Top Five in the U.S. last year for metro area population growth, according to U.S. Census figures contained in Eshenbaugh Land Co.'s first quarter newsletter to clients. In all, the city grew by 58,000 residents.

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Millennials are pushing regional CRE growth, report says

At least a portion of the commercial real estate growth in Tampa and St. Petersburg, especially, is the result of millennials aged 18 to 35 who have been moving to the area, according to a new report by commercial real estate brokerage Coldwell Banker Commercial.

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Keep on keeping on

Regional economic development organizations are going to become more important than ever.

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  • May 18, 2017
Cocoa firm expands into Sarasota, plans 80 hires

Single Stream Recyclers executive says 'Sarasota County' is a perfect market for expansion.

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  • May 18, 2017
Health care entrepreneur recognized for practice

Florida Skin Center founder Dr. Anais Badia was named Distinguished Entrepreneur.

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  • May 18, 2017
Bank closes in on $5B in assets with acquisition

NorthStar Bank is the latest community bank in the region to be acquired.

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  • May 18, 2017
St. Louis pharmacy giant buys Tampa firm

Tampa-based myMatrixx will be acquired by St. Louis-based Express Scripts.

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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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