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Florida

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  • March 7, 2025
Wilton Simpson talks egg prices, farm bill and political future

Florida's Agriculture and Consumer Services commissioners spoke at land conference in Lakeland about how a farm bill can boost farmers, ban fluoride in the water and limit the use of drones.

  • Florida
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  • March 4, 2025
Local closures expected as Advance Auto, Red Robin shutter stores

The retailer and restaurant chains, joining a growing number of chains that are trimming store counts across the country and region, have said they plan to close locations.

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  • March 4, 2025
Report: Florida leads the South in CEO exits

The south has the second highest rate of departures.

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  • March 3, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

FPL's acquisition of land in Collier County for $23.43 million paces the week in transactions.

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  • March 2, 2025
Lee County hospital sells for $32M to Nashville health care group

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a refurbished Hilton opens in Fort Myers, a Tampa retailer built on controversial property sells, and more homes coming to North Port.

  • Florida
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  • February 28, 2025
Manatee Technical College, Bradenton Area EDC partner for talent pipeline success

The school and the EDC work together to prepare students for local jobs in manufacturing and aviation maintenance, among other sectors.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • February 27, 2025
Growth in Florida economy to slow over next 5 years: Report

The Florida TaxWatch forecast examines economic indicators from population growth to unemployment.

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  • February 25, 2025
Judge to rule on Joann's future as Gulf Coast stores will likely shutter

The retailer, which has filed for bankruptcy twice in the past year joining the ranks of Kmart and RadioShack, is expected to shut all of its stores nationwide, including 16 locally.

  • Florida
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  • Mark Gordon
  • February 25, 2025
Slay your impostor: How CEOs can defeat self-doubt

The self-doubt many high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs have, the voice that says you aren’t good enough? There are ways to silence it.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • February 24, 2025
Local condo prices fall in aftermath of new safety rules

While condo prices inland rise, a new report finds that owners on the state’s two coast are taking a big hit.

  • Florida
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  • Louis Llovio
  • February 23, 2025
983-square-foot Captiva building sold for $1.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Fort Myers apartment complex sells, a Pasco hotel owner gets a $14 million loan, and a Naples contractor is hired to usher through a major Sarasota condo project.

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  • February 17, 2025
Florida among top states for franchise growth in 2025: Report

Florida is expected to exceed 66,000 franchises — which will generate more than $73 billion — in 2025, according to a new study from the International Franchise Association.

  • Florida
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  • Steven Benna
  • February 17, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $23.5 million golf course sale in Collier County paces the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • February 16, 2025
New Naples condos start at $30 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Tervis’ former getting a new tenant in Venice, workforce apartments open in Lakeland, and an industrial property sells in Fort Myers.

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  • February 14, 2025
'Tort tax' report: Frivolous lawsuits cost more than $1,200 per resident in Florida

Florida, at least when compared against other states, is ranked in the top half of costs stemming from lawsuit abuse.

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