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  • May 27, 2023
Insurance firm focused on Florida market picks up $860M in reinsurance

Kin Insurance was founded seven years ago.

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  • May 26, 2023
DeSantis signs $2.7 billion tax break and windshield bills

The governor signed 27 pieces of new legislation Thursday, the day after announcing his presidential bid.

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  • May 23, 2023
State pays $97 million to protect 38,848 acres from development

Twelve Florida landowners, including in Polk and Charlotte counties, agree to sell conservation easements to the state in deal aimed at persevering Florida's ecosystem.

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  • May 21, 2023
Despite published report, Sternberg says he plans to remain Rays owner

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg expects a ballpark to be built in Tampa Bay and to stay on as owner despite story that buyers are circling.

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  • May 20, 2023
Publix is doing away with GreenWise-branded stores

The Lakeland chain will transition its GreenWise stores to the traditional Publix brand.

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  • May 15, 2023
Sarasota County reinstates full EDC funding — for now

With new leadership and a new board, county commissioners decided to give the EDC one year to prove itself.

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  • May 8, 2023
DeSantis bans TikTok and the sale of agricultural land to China

The Florida governor signed bills limiting the sale of property to the Chinese government and restricting access to apps like TikTok in schools and government buildings.

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  • May 8, 2023
Florida gains 58,000 New Yorkers, $11B in income

Florida leads the country in gaining residents, according to newly analyzed IRS data.

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  • April 28, 2023
Report: Business rent delinquency rate hits nearly 40%

Restaurants and manufacturing industries are struggling more than most other sectors.

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  • April 26, 2023
National real estate CEOs: Inventory shortage puts market in a bind

Real estate leaders from the Midwest say Florida, even with challenges, remains a hot spot for homebuyers.

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  • April 25, 2023
Bed Bath & Beyond shuttering 41 Florida stores might benefit landlords

With the chain shutting down its stores after filing for bankruptcy April 23, shopping center landlords may be able to upgrade tenants and collect higher rents.

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  • April 23, 2023
LA investor pays $81.5 million for Sarasota apartment complex

A $10 downtown land deal, four groundbreakings in a week and a warehouse sale top the week's commercial real estate news.

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  • By Alex Walsh
  • April 20, 2023
Banks flush with cash as customers squirrel away money

As consumers seek safer havens for their money in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Florida banks have benefited from a sharp rise in deposits, but challenges loom.

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  • April 19, 2023
Lee County creates office to manage $1.1B in Ian funds

Lee Assistant County Manager Glen Salyer will oversee the office.

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  • April 19, 2023
As more multimillion-dollar homes enter market, Realtors look to cash in

Despite the price tag, luxury agents say the skills needed to sell a mansion are not so different from those needed to sell an average house.

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