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Bealls plans to open three stores in one day — in one shopping center

The Bradenton retailer is celebrating the occasion with multiple giveaways.

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  • October 16, 2023
Tervis names new CEO, former top exec moves into new role

The Tervis name and company dates back to 1946.

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  • October 16, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Sept. 18-24 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $70.5 million multifamily deal in Sarasota County paces the week's transactions.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 15, 2023
1,300-home master-planned community coming to Punta Gorda

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a popular bike shop sells its building in Fort Myers, a boat company buys a warehouse near St. Pete, and an office building is for sale in Sarasota County.

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Prominent real estate figure honored with global award

The Global Leadership Award was presented to Michael Saunders during a symposium in Dubai.

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 14, 2023
$300M health care supply organization CEO retires, successor named

LeeSar and Cooperative Services of Florida will replace retiring CEO Bob Boswell.

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  • October 13, 2023
Tampa firm to pick up nearly 90,000 Farmers Insurance policies

Slide Insurance strikes again, this time picking up 86,000 policies.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 13, 2023
Naples conglomerate sells 27 properties to Aspen developer in blockbuster deal

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. did not disclose details of the sale but says it remains committed to the city and area.

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  • October 12, 2023
Erin Cigich, 38

A hard-charging tech CEO leans on her mentor for perspective.

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  • October 12, 2023
Chelly Conley, 32

KnowBe4's director was hired to install a diversity and inclusion program.

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  • October 12, 2023
Michelle Grunsted, 34

Highpoint at Cape Coral's executive director is in the business of people service.

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  • October 12, 2023
Josh Marzucco, 36

From flea markets to a multimillion-dollar real estate agency, Josh Marzucco learned his ethic from father.

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  • October 12, 2023
Katie Kominos, 39

A construction professional finds her footing in the industry as a project manager of a $200 million building.

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  • October 12, 2023
Nevar Campbell, 34

A hospitality industry director learned early on that work doesn't have to feel like work.

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  • October 12, 2023
Caroline Rusher, 39

A chief yacht stewardess had an idea to start a business when she tried kava.

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