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Judge denies bail for Clearwater businessman charged in $100 million fraud

Leo Joseph Govoni, who was arrested Monday morning by the FBI, will stay in jail at least until Thursday when a detention hearing is scheduled.

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Fort Myers pest control company opens Bradenton location

All U Need Pest Control operates 11 offices in Florida and Texas.

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$52M Lee County construction company opens Sarasota office

Heatherwood Construction Company has a new location off South Tamiami Trail.

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Clearwater office building marketed as among least expensive in Pinellas

The property is near the city's downtown selling for "under $175 per square foot."

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From tree to table: Amish furniture store hosts showcase event

The company has been a leading Amish Furniture retailer in the region for nearly 25 years.

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Clearwater apartment building, going back to affordable housing, sold for $22.5M

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$12B Tampa packaging and can business makes leadership changes

Three executives were appointed to new positions, one with an eye toward retirement.

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Child care franchise planned for Lakewood Ranch

The owners of a Discovery Point Child Development Center in Bradenton are opening a second location.

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DC investor buys 216-unit Naples apartment community for $40.9M

Oasis Naples' new owner plans to make major improvement to the 33-year-old apartment complex.

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Costco buys Sarasota Square property for $10.5 million

The wholesaler purchased commercial space on South Tamiami Trail where its store is located.

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$211B Cincinnati bank names new Florida executive

Marty McAndrew has been in banking for more than two decades.

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Fort Myers industrial building complete, leasing underway

New flex space at Fort Myers' Premier Airport Park addresses demand for smaller space in Southwest Florida, the broker says.

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Shuttered pickleball facility reopens under new leadership

Matt Lund, who had worked under the previous ownership, says the business model has it right this time.

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Planning board rejects Sarasota synagogue's plan to sell site

The century-old synagogue Temple Beth Sholom wants to sell 6 acres of property for a multifamily development.

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