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Exec sentenced in PPP loan scam, must forfeit boat and $3.3M

A federal jury convicted Casey David Crowther in March.

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  • July 1, 2021
New Jersey developers buy 120,000 square feet in warehouse space near airport for more than $11 million

The Sudler Cos. buy two warehouses on Benjamin Road, near Tampa airport, for $11.25 million

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  • July 1, 2021
Ad agency adds clients and work to roster, staffs up Jacksonville office

St. Pete ad agency Paradise grows on the strength of its work with tourism clients

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  • July 1, 2021
Angel investors see record returns from Gainesville photo processors

Naples-based Tamiami Angel Fund hits its biggest return.

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  • July 1, 2021
Roc Nation, Fanatics among investors in acquisition of Lakewood Ranch company

The acquisition bumps the company's value to $500 million.

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  • July 1, 2021
Airport surpasses monthly passenger record, up 560% over pandemic

Southwest Airlines led the way in May at RSW.

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  • July 1, 2021
Executive recruiting firm wins key area CEO assignment

Tina Winner founded Winner Partners in 2018.

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  • June 30, 2021
Car rental giant officially exits bankruptcy with one question: will it survive long-term?

Hertz leaves bankruptcy with about $5 billion in debt gone, with a $2.8 billion credit line and $7 billion in financing for its vehicle inventory

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 30, 2021
Celebrated area restaurant chain names first-ever COO

Chris Frawley, who spent 27 years with Miller’s Ale House

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  • June 29, 2021
Manufacturers group appoints new leader

Rob Harris will remain executive director of the Sarasota-Manatee Manufacturers Association.

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  • June 29, 2021
Major Florida law firm with international reach merging with Dallas firm

Holland & Knight is merging with Thompson & Knight in Dallas.

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  • June 29, 2021
Airlines add new nonstop routes to region, from L.A. to D.C.

Airports continue to enjoy a rebound in activity.

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  • June 28, 2021
Manufacturer wins critical federal approval to produce masks for the military

Jabil Inc. designated as Berry Amendment-compliant, allowing it to sell masks made in the USA directly to the military

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  • June 28, 2021
Master-planned community surpasses closings milestone

Babcock Ranch began marketing new homes in 2017.

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  • June 26, 2021
Manufacturer promotes senior executive to division president

Jason Morgan joined Helios Technologies in 2018.

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