Industries

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By Andrew Warfield
October 1, 2023

Sarasota County breaks ground on $74M administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
October 1, 2023

Sarasota County manufacturer sells more than 110,000-square-foot facility

In the week's top commercial real estate news, works to start on 4 million-square-foot development, a shopping center buyer gets $16.5 million in financing, and more apartments in Port Charlotte.

Florida

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By Jim Stinson
September 30, 2023

St. Petersburg insurance company partners with Texas firm

Stahl and Associates partners with large Lone Star insurance firm to capture more of Florida's market.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Amanda Postma
September 29, 2023

Chicken fast-casual franchise expands into Sarasota

The Slim Chickens restaurant is expected to hire 75 employees.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
September 29, 2023

Tampa Bay business leaders complete Caribbean trade mission

Global Tampa Bay pulled about $15.8 million in sales during trip to Dominican Republic.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
September 29, 2023

Sons take over leadership of prominent Sarasota real estate brokerage

Loyd Robbins has given way to the next generation in the business his father, Harry, started in 1971. "We take this responsibility seriously," says Kevin Robbins, oldest of the new leaders.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
September 28, 2023

Topgolf’s Fort Myers property sold for $38 million

The entertainment complex's long lease made it an attractive option for the new-to-Florida buyer.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Amanda Postma
September 28, 2023

National company acquires Sarasota marketing firm

The acquisition will allow the Links Marketing Group founder and owner to retire.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
September 28, 2023

Israeli cybersecurity firm to open regional HQ in Tampa, create 150 jobs

Tampa was chosen, an executive with Cybecs says, because of its "strong tech presence."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
September 28, 2023

Tampa General Hospital, USF team up to add nurses to workforce

Tampa General invests $4.4 million into the University of South Florida's nursing school to enhance training.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
September 28, 2023

Private equity firm buys Fort Myers retailer Chico's for $1 billion

The deal comes 40 years after the company was founded.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Denise Federer
September 28, 2023

Moving to the 'next up' CEO in a family business requires trust and transparency

Preparation for this transition should begin long before the first day.

Advice

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By Louis Llovio
September 27, 2023

After 21 years, Tampa ReStore location moving

The store, which sell of building materials and other items to raise money for affordable housing, is relocating to a larger location later this year.