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  • September 25, 2023
With stadium deal in place, Tampa Bay Rays secure a future in St. Pete

While approvals are still needed, the deal for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium means the team can play of for a generation or more without an eye on the door.

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  • September 20, 2023
FDIC report: Florida banks post decreases in assets, net margin

The latest report includes steep falls in return on assets and return on equity.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 19, 2023
$6B development, 'more mature market' makes this Rays deal different

The Tampa Bay Rays' new $1.3 billion ballpark still needs to win city and county approval, which officials are comfortable they'll get.

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  • September 19, 2023
Family of banks unite under one name after 94 years

The Crews brand saw an opportunity to unite after technology in the industry became more prominent.

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  • September 18, 2023
Report: Small business optimism continues to fall

Labor quality and inflation remain chief concerns.

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  • September 18, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 21-27 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A pair of Pinellas County shopping center deals totaling $19 million is one of the highlights of this week's transactions.

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  • September 17, 2023
Pulte buys 197 acres in Riverview, plans for 492 homes

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Dollar General sells, a New Jersey car dealer expands, and 500,000 square feet of industrial space is completed.

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  • September 15, 2023
Another tech firm relocates to Tampa Bay as West Coast costs rise

California companies, in flee-mode for years, are more and more looking at Florida as a No. 1 option.

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  • September 14, 2023
Cool construction project nominations accepted through Oct. 4

Cool off from the heat by submitting construction projects that have a coolness factor.

  • Florida
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  • Mark Gordon
  • September 13, 2023
Soap retailer closes out year with four new retail locations

Naples Soap Co. celebrates its 15-year anniversary next year.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 13, 2023
Tamarac's incentive packages an example of how towns can compete

The small South Florida city is getting creative to help lure developers that will revitalize its commercial districts and give residents what they want.

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  • Steven Benna
  • September 11, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 15-20 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $57.5 million apartment deal paces this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 10, 2023
Tampa apartment complex sells for $45.7 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sunseeker shows off its rooms, a hotel changes hands, and two south Sarasota County properties sell for $3.1 million.

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  • September 8, 2023
PNC Bank: Business owners' optimism strong

A PNC survey has business-owner soaring while hiring concerns linger.

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  • September 6, 2023
Bloomin' Brands shakes up board

Outback Steakhouse owner puts new board focus on technology.

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