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Branching out

Barron Collier Cos. has deep roots in Collier County. But a new CEO says the company may look beyond its home for new projects.

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The Tampa love shines

It's hot; it's No. 1; and it's pet friendly.

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Developer vindicated

“I'd like to have won all of it, but this case was a major factor for change. The bad people who were in this town are gone.” — Hugh Culverhouse Jr.

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Profile

'I don't think the industrial market here will slow down anytime soon. The current environment is the best I have ever seen.'

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Blackstone senior housing deal touches Gulf Coast

Deal nets Sarasota County and Winter Haven properties.

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Clean up

Dry cleaning firm making a sweep.

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Naples firm plans 563-acre Charlotte development

In the wake of its $6.5 million purchase of a 563-acre tract in Punta Gorda, Lely Development Corp. intends to start work on a project that could contain as many as 2,400 residents and hundreds of thousands of commercial square feet at completion.

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Global manufacturer goes internal for next CFO

Haresh Shah joined Welbilt last June.

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  • May 4, 2017
Nonprofit names new director

Alina Gonzalez-Dockery was selected as director of The Florida Prosperity Partnership.

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  • May 4, 2017
IT firm targets 200 hires

Clearwater-based Vology will expand its offices in Pinellas County.

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  • May 4, 2017
Developer plans marina, resort in historic village

Hunters Point Resort & Marina includes 148 cottage-style residences.

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  • May 3, 2017
Community's home starts outpace competitors

Market research shows West Villages had more home starts than Lakewood Ranch and Palmer Ranch.

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  • May 3, 2017
Michelin three-star chef partners with culinary group

Christian Le Squer will work with the Immokalee Culinary Accelerator.

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Tampa: burritos are for the birds

City scores dead last in national poll on burrito consumption.

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Firm fails to hit jobs target, owes county $200K

Sarasota County wooed Enzymedica from Charlotte County in 2012.

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