Industries

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By Mark Gordon
August 23, 2024

Secretive Naples' exec on how to build a $3B medical device business

Reinhold Schmieding says little publicly about the company he founded, Arthrex. His silence belies the company’s resounding, generational success.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
August 23, 2024

Legoland Florida president sets sights on new ways to grow market share

The newly minted top executive at Legoland Florida takes on the role just as the hyper-competitive $30 billion amusement park industry begins to show a slight dip in what was a post-COVID surge in attendance.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
August 22, 2024

128-unit affordable housing community addresses 'enormous' Tampa need

The complex connects two neighborhoods that are near Busch Gardens and the University of South Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
August 22, 2024

Former state House speaker appointed to Florida Blue board

The organizations are the latest of which the former speaker has been appointed.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
August 22, 2024

Texas company buys Manatee County apartment complex

Venterra Realty has acquired Trevesta Place Apartments in Palmetto.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
August 22, 2024

Fort Myers airport traffic up 17% in 2024

July 2024 was second-best ever in the history of Southwest Florida International Airport.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
August 22, 2024

Parent company's economic distress doomed 120-year Badcock furniture

A Texas retailer crushed by inflation, interest rates and more bought a 120-year-old Polk County business in a Hail Mary move. It didn't work out.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
August 21, 2024

St. Pete travel marketing firm acquired

Aqua Marketing and Communications, a firm specializing in destination marketing organizations, was recently acquired by another firm’s CEO.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
August 21, 2024

Brandon shopping center sold as part of $137 million deal

Lake Brandon Village is one of three properties bought by Winter Park-based CTO Realty Growth in deal that expands its footprint into Tampa and Charlotte.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
August 21, 2024

IMG Academy adds softball, appoints Olympic medalist as director

The Bradenton school for student-athletes announces its 16th sport, the groundbreaking for facilities and a new Olympic bronze medal-winning director.