Industries

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By Jim Stinson
March 14, 2024

BayFirst names loan production star president of SBA unit

St. Petersburg-based BayFirst promoted Christopher Hackney to president of lending for Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
March 14, 2024

Paul Fleming Restaurants to open diner in Founders Square

Lake Park Diner, which began from a food truck and is now run in part by Paul Fleming Restaurant Group, is readying to open its second Naples location.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
March 14, 2024

Prolific multi-brand firm buys another Midwest manufacturing business

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. in Naples has announced its second manufacturing company acquisition in the past 10 days.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
March 14, 2024

British retailer wins repeat business with customer-first strategy

Entrepreneur Carole Lannon loves Tampa Bay, and she loves her native England. Now she combines both with a thriving business, London Pride.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
March 13, 2024

Lakewood Ranch construction company names new president

A pair of leaders at Lakewood Ranch-based Tandem Construction have been promoted.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
March 13, 2024

Florida's 573 Family Dollar stores in crosshairs as chain closes 1,000 stores

Dollar Tree announced Wednesday that it is closing 970 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores, starting with 600 early this year.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
March 13, 2024

Report: New home permits down 15% in Tampa-St. Pete, 34% in Naples

A new study finds that nationally and in Florida, permits for new homes fell for the second straight year, making it more difficult for buyers in an already-crowded market.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
March 13, 2024

Nine new spec homes in Naples listed for at least $17M each

More than 180 homes in Naples are on the market for more than $10 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
March 12, 2024

Tampa health tech company with virtual walk-in care names new CEO

Tampa-based OnMed has made Karthik Ganesh its new CEO.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
March 12, 2024

Tampa Premium Outlets adds 9 new tenants, a 10th on the way

The Simon Property Group-owned shopping center off of Interstate 75 in Pasco County continues to add to its retail roster as the area grows.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
March 12, 2024

Leading SWFL real estate brokerage names new president

Longtime John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate broker and executive Corey McCloskey has been named president of the firm.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
March 12, 2024

Lawyers vs. bankers fight over legal aid funding dies in Legislature

A pair of bills would have addressed a rule change that forced banks to pay higher interest payments for certain accounts.

Florida

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By Beth Luberecki
March 12, 2024

Restaurant marketing exec tackles new side hustle: Children’s book author

Longtime hospitality business ad man Kevin Rooney, in writing a children’s book, takes a bite out of new market, with new challenges and opportunities.