Industries

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By Elizabeth King
July 9, 2024

Benderson grows footprint to 40 states with Montana purchase

A Treasure State Walgreens was the latest in a series of acquisitions for the East Manatee County-based developer.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Beth Luberecki
July 9, 2024

Jimmy Buffett-branded cruise ship chooses Tampa for home port

Margaritaville at Sea officials say Tampa, with its highly rated airport restaurants, hotels and more, has the just-right vacation vibe.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
July 8, 2024

Sarasota manufacturer puts CEO on leave for alleged ethics violations

Hydraulic cartridge valve manufacturer Helios Technologies CFO Sean Bagan is now the interim CEO.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
July 8, 2024

'Smash therapy' company plans Sarasota, St. Pete locations

Franchisees plan to bring four new iSmash locations to the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
July 8, 2024

More leadership changes at Hertz as new batch of executives named

The Lee County rental car company has named five new executives after replacing several C-suite leaders already this year.

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By Elizabeth King
July 8, 2024

Visits to Sarasota County trend down in May year over year

The May 2024 visitor data shows a slight increase in cost of lodging but overall decreases in terms of visitors, occupancy and expenditures.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Andrew Warfield
July 8, 2024

Sarasota Yacht Club presents expansion plans to the city

A three-story, free-standing structure is proposed to meet growing membership demands.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Emily Leinfuss
July 8, 2024

Sarasota coffee shop doubles in size, adds yarn business

A family of German immigrants musters up a rare match, in opening a yarn store inside their Sarasota European-style cafe.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
July 6, 2024

84-unit affordable housing community to open in Sarasota

Cypress Square opens at a time when finding affordable or attainable housing is getting more difficult and bridges “the affordable housing supply-demand gap.”

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
July 6, 2024

2 dog bars in region on USA Today’s 10 best list for 2024

St. Petersburg and Sarasota are home to two of the best dog bars in the country, according to USA Today.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
July 5, 2024

South Carolina hospitality group brings pair of restaurants to Tampa

Two new restaurants are slated to begin serving in 2024 and 2025.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
July 4, 2024

Clearwater construction firm expands its services to plumbing

Home Love Construction, a Clearwater-based firm founded in 2017, is expanding another arm of its business to an adjacent field in the home services industry.