Industries

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By Louis Llovio
April 2, 2024

Lee County given 'any and all tools' to fight FEMA decision

Several options are being discussed, including an appeal and hiring a consultant top go plead the county's case in Washington, D.C.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Observer Staff
April 2, 2024

Area resident donates $16M to support Sarasota cancer institute

Susan Milman, whose family was in commercial real estate, has now given at least $21 million to the the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
April 2, 2024

Global insurance firm buys Fort Myers brokerage, affiliate

Global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Fort Myers-based Specialty Risk Management Services LLC and its affiliate, Private Client Insurance Services.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
April 2, 2024

Bankers keep pushing for changes to legal aid funding rule

The Florida Bankers Association says it's hopeful a resolution can be reached over a new rule that affects certain accounts that generate money for legal aid programs.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
April 1, 2024

As Lee residents face 25% flood insurance increase, county tries to shift blame

Lee County officials, despite FEMA letters, say they were blindsided by rating downgrade.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
April 1, 2024

$144M Fort Myers landscape firm announces acquisitions, military contract

Juniper Landscaping is growing in the Panhandle and Southeast Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
April 1, 2024

Indiana transportation firm leases Tampa space, will triple workforce

American Structurepoint is doubling its office space in Tampa and will hire 35 employees as demand in the area grows.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jay Heater
April 1, 2024

East Manatee County golf-hotel-residential project underway

COVID-19 delayed but didn't derail a unique golf-resort project in one of the fastest growing parts of the region. "This (area) is where everything is happening," the project executive says.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
March 31, 2024

Clearwater company pays $7M for Venice, Bradenton senior living centers

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Tampa and Sarasota lay out affordable housing programs, and a Sanibel resort is being rebuilt.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
March 30, 2024

Florida preserves 28,000 acres, including land slated for 1,900 homes

The purchase of tens of thousands of acres protects natural lands and links existing conservation areas, the state says.

Florida

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By Jim Stinson
March 30, 2024

Florida builders sue Biden administration over labor union favoritism

Associated Builders and Contractors and a Florida chapter say President Joe Biden's labor agreements policy makes a mockery of competitive bidding.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
March 29, 2024

Noted Nantucket bistro and sushi bar makes regional debut in Naples

LoLa 41, a sushi and bistro spot with locations in Nantucket, Boston and the east coast of Florida, has expanded to Naples.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
March 29, 2024

Exit interview: Key moments in 30-year transformation of University of Tampa

Ron Vaughn’s turnaround strategy at the University of Tampa nearly 30 years ago was straightforward: Stop overspending. Find the big problems and solve them fast. And prioritize constant improvement.