Industries

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By Mark Gordon
June 19, 2024

Naples health care tech CEO invests $1M in firm — despite $20M in losses

HealthLynked Corp. CEO has an "unwavering belief in the company's mission."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
June 19, 2024

Resilient bar owner celebrates 25 years of success — and grit

Two-plus decades running bars and nightclubs have taught Joanna Olsen a lot about resilience and persistence. “Never quit," she says. "Just get back in there and conquer."

Florida

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By Laura Lyon
June 18, 2024

$10B bank based outside Miami names Tampa, Central Florida leader

Mike Nursey joins Amerant Bank as Central Florida market president.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
June 18, 2024

Notorious Clearwater motel site to become affordable housing development

Construction will officially kick off this week on a four-story apartment building near downtown where the Economy Inn once stood.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
June 18, 2024

Sarasota finance agency acquired by national wealth management firm

Atlas Fiduciary Financial in Sarasota, which manages $219 million in client assets, was acquired by a national wealth management company.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
June 18, 2024

Farm-to-table restaurant Naked Farmer opening in Sarasota

A restaurant concept that started in St. Pete is opening its seventh location, at University Town Center.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
June 18, 2024

$12M Naples soap, wellness brand names new CFO

Naples Soap Co., a health and wellness brand known for skin and hair care products, has named veteran financial executive Richard James Kujak CFO.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Beth Luberecki
June 18, 2024

Lee County School District makes hard advances in soft skills program

A new program from The School District of Lee County helps local residents brush up on all-important soft skills.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
June 17, 2024

Event space owner opens Sarasota location, second in region

Celebrations Venue in Sarasota is owned by an entrepreneur with a Brandon location as well.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
June 17, 2024

Apartment complex in Sarasota sells for $43M

Huntington Place Apartments more than doubled in value in the past 11 years.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Steven Benna
June 17, 2024

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

A pair of hotels in Fort Myers sold for over $40 million to highlight transactions.

Transactions

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By Louis Llovio
June 16, 2024

Developer pays nearly $18M for 195 acres along I-75 in Punta Gorda

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota tower is approved, four Tampa properties are included in $1.5 billion portfolio sale, and a Cape Coral pizza joint opens.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
June 15, 2024

City vote on Rays stadium, development a 'regulatory' but hopeful step

After years of fighting to get a new stadium built in the city, or elsewhere, a St. Pete City Council vote last week is a positive, though tentative, step forward for the team and its fans.