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  • Louis Llovio
  • November 13, 2024
Clearwater marine supplier expands into Texas with purchase

Decks & Docks continues to grow after being bought last year by company executives and a private equity firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 12, 2024
Bank names new market president for West Central Florida

ServisFirst Bank has promoted a leader to oversee growth and strategy for the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 12, 2024
Tampa International Airport names new CEO after 10-month search

Michael Stevens will take over running the airport, replacing the longtime face of TPA.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 12, 2024
Hillsborough ophthalmology practice to pay $1.3M in false claims case

Brandon Eye Associates was allegedly involved in a kickback scheme involving cranial ultrasounds. There's been here has been no determination of liability in the case.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 12, 2024
2 Lakewood Ranch golf courses renovated in multimillion-dollar project

Among the updates are the addition of a fourth golf course to Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 12, 2024
388 affordable housing units coming to Pasco

A Minnesota developer plans to build a community for low-income families in New Port Richey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 12, 2024
Fort Myers flight training firm buys school outside Atlanta

Paragon Flight Training entered the Peach State last year, with a college partnership.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 11, 2024
$4M longevity holistic health center to open in downtown Sarasota

A cardiologist and local entrepreneur joined forces to open Reveal Vitality and Longevity Institute.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • November 11, 2024
USF receives $1M donation and breaks ground on new stadium

The new digs will be ready in 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 11, 2024
Oldest home in Manatee County hits market for $2.15M

The Bartholomew Fogarty house in Bradenton is a "fusion of historical charm and modern amenities" following an extensive renovation, the listing agent says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 11, 2024
PODS leased warehouses sell for $28.5M

A Brooklyn firm sold three warehouses leased to the local storage company to an investor tied to J.P Morgan.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 11, 2024
Fort Myers hotel gets $7 million upgrade, rebrand

The Crowne Plaza off Alico Road completed a major renovation earlier this year that allowed it to change its flag from Holiday Inn.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 10, 2024
Palm Beach investor pays $10.5 million for Naples 7-Eleven

In the week's top commercial real estate news, apartment land is for sale in Sarasota, legendary steakhouse is on the market in Pasco, and a new hotel is coming to Bonita Springs.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 8, 2024
First Watch long-range goal: grow from 550 to 2,200 locations

The daytime dining company has opened 10 restaurants since October and plans 13 more before the end of December.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 8, 2024
Roofing company owner faces prison for $2.5M IRS fraud

The owner and manager of Nastar Roofing in Cape Coral pleaded guilty to not paying taxes on employee wages.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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