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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 20, 2024
Sarasota County tourism ‘normalizing’ post-pandemic, optimistic for 2025

After a pandemic-era travel boom, Sarasota is seeing a return to normal, market researchers say, with indications of an uptick in some segments of travelers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 19, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays say ballpark deal near collapse as Pinellas delays vote again

Pinellas County commissioners voted to again delay a measure to approve bonds that would help fund a new ballpark for the team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 19, 2024
Tampa window manufacturer cutting 225 jobs

NewSouth Window Solutions is laying off employees as product is discontinued.

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  • By Laura Lyon
  • November 19, 2024
Nordstrom Rack to open Lakeland store in 2025

The new location in the shopping center Lakeside Village will be Nordstrom Rack's 20th in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 19, 2024
Amazon pays $66 million for 143 acres in Fort Myers

The online retail giant’s land is off of Interstate 75 near The Forum community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 19, 2024
Naples philanthropist, Paychex founder gives $85M to SWFL nonprofits

Tom Golisano credits his company and its employees with enabling him to donate on a wide and sustained scale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 19, 2024
8 nonstop flights added at SRQ airport

Allegiant Air has expanded service out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 19, 2024
Median home prices across region post largest declines in country

Sale prices of single-family homes on the Gulf Coast are bucking a national trend, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.

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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • November 18, 2024
Sarasota-Bradenton airport CEO to retire in 2025

After 30 years leading Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, a search firm has been contracted to recruit President and CEO Rick Piccolo's replacement.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • November 18, 2024
Workers' comp premiums cut for eighth straight year

The new rates are effective January 1, 2025.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 18, 2024
Pasco County Lowe's hardware store sells for $14 million

The newly completed 137,000-square-foot store is off of State Road 54 in a booming part of the county.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 18, 2024
Naples developers secure $114M loan for luxury residential project

With financing in place, construction can begin on 15-story building not far from famed 5th Avenue district.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2024
Contractor named for downtown Sarasota luxury condo tower

Kolter Urban will partner with Moss Construction to build Ritz-Carlton Residents, Sarasota Bay.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 18, 2024
Naples firm invests $14M in newspapers, buys 5% stake in Dallas Morning News

The beleaguered newspaper industry has been written off by many — including Warren Buffett. Naples billionaire David Hoffmann, with a quixotic bent, believes the industry is ripe for a comeback.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Steven Benna
  • November 18, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Two Polk warehouse deals totaling $100 million pace the week in transactions.

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