Industries

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By Jim Stinson
November 24, 2023

Carrabba's Italian Grill launches app, offers free dessert

Tampa-based Carrabba's Italian Grill will give away free dessert if you download its new mobile app and will offer exclusive benefits.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
November 24, 2023

Tampa financial firm adds property, casualty insurance with partnership

Thomas Financial, a Tampa firm specializing in health and life insurance, is adding personal and commercial property and casualty insurance to its client offerings.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
November 24, 2023

Naples theaters, long a boon for the region, are primed for a big year

After taming numerous challenges, two nonprofit theater organizations are getting in a position to wow audiences with $90 million in new facilities.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
November 23, 2023

Tampa Bay RV company boosts its Arizona business

Seffner-based RV giant Lazydays acquired Orangewood RV Center of Surprise, Arizona.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 23, 2023

Despite advances in technology, shoppers still like stores

Retailers with smart and dynamic strategies — and a penchant for being nimble — can win the battle between online and brick-and-mortar shopping.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
November 22, 2023

Board chair chosen for Sarasota foundation focused on supporting students

Financial industry executive Susan Hines has been elected chair of the board of the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
November 22, 2023

Work begins at first Ritz-Carlton Residences project in Naples

Construction of the first Ritz-Carlton-branded Residences in Naples is underway.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Beth Luberecki
November 22, 2023

FGCU institute on positive aging aims to boost senior industry workforce

Given more than 500,000 people over age 60 live in Southwest Florida, the region is fertile ground to study — and support — seniors.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
November 21, 2023

Tampa insurance company picks up nearly $200M in Citizens policies

Homeowners Choice Property and Casualty Insurance Co. has assumed approximately 53,750 policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s state-backed insurance company.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
November 21, 2023

Sarasota County to get its second Costco

National warehouse club chain Costco is planning to open its third store in the Sarasota-Manatee market.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
November 21, 2023

Lee Health signs 10-year naming rights deal with MLB team

One of the largest community nonprofit health care operations in Florida has signed a partnership with the Minnesota Twins, in a deal that renames the team’s Fort Myers facilities the Lee Health Sports Complex.