Industries

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By Mark Gordon
January 3, 2024

PGT Innovations receives unsolicited bid that beats previous $3B offer

A national manufacturer has made a third bid to acquire Venice-based PGT Innovations, the largest publicly traded company in the Sarasota-Bradenton region.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
January 3, 2024

Tampa real estate branding agency sells to two employees

The president and founder of Walker Brands has stepped down as the real estate development branding firm is acquired by two longtime employees.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
January 3, 2024

Developers buy land near Tropicana Field for $115 million luxury tower

Plans call for a 23-story, 251-unit mixed-use development near the redevelopment of the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
January 3, 2024

State legislators aim to address health care, insurance, shoplifting

As in past Florida Legislative sessions, the power of the Senate president and House speaker will dictate much of the bills that either get passed or languish in committees.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
January 2, 2024

$55.6M purchase expands New York investment firm’s Florida footprint

Clarion Partners, which already owns 5.8 million square feet of industrial space in Central Florida, bought two Tampa warehouses minutes from Tampa International Airport.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
January 2, 2024

Tampa RV company secures $35M in financing for expansion

Seffner-based Lazydays closed on a $35 million mortgage loan facility funded by clients of Coliseum Capital Management.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
January 2, 2024

Fort Myers law firms promote attorneys to partner, stockholder roles

A pair of Southwest Florida law firms have promoted attorneys to partner-level roles.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
January 2, 2024

Florida insurance commissioner says reforms easing crisis, bringing stability

As Citizens' policy numbers continue to increase, the head of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation says the state’s insurance market is improving.

Florida

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By Jim Stinson
January 2, 2024

St. Petersburg bank names new CEO and president

St. Petersburg-based BayFirst Financial, parent company of BayFirst National Bank, appointed Thomas Zernick as CEO and Robin Oliver as president and COO.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
January 2, 2024

Well-known Naples restaurant Aqua to open Cape Coral location

Aqua Seafood & Steaks will open a new location at a high-end apartment development along Cape Coral’s main commercial district.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
January 1, 2024

Boca Raton investors pay $6.75 million for Pinellas portfolio

A Boca Raton real estate investment firm has bought a nearly 45,000-square-foot industrial portfolio in Pinellas County.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Alex Walsh
January 1, 2024

Data dive: Wages might increase, housing inventory might rebound

While the job market shows signs of slowing down, even a little, Florida remains a hot place to be.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
December 31, 2023

Statewide entrepreneur help center opens two new offices in region

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida is opening a pair of satellite offices in the region to kick off 2024.