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  • February 8, 2024
Publix opens new Fort Myers store

The Lakeland grocer is donating $1,000 worth of groceries to local pantry as part of the grand opening.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 8, 2024
Naples residential compound listed for sale for $295 million

The Port Royal Home could be the most expensive house ever sold in the U.S. according to a national report.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • February 7, 2024
Parisian-themed cafe chain from Texas eyes Tampa Bay

Plans of Sweet Paris are the second announcement of a French-style cafe chain in a month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 7, 2024
$56 million in financing for major downtown Sarasota project

The developers behind the Aster & Links project, known as One Main Plaza, in downtown Sarasota have gotten $56 million in financing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • February 7, 2024
Global financial firm chooses Tampa for major expansion

PGIM, a Prudential Financial subsidiary with $1.2 trillion in investment management business, opened a new office in Midtown Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 7, 2024
21-building apartment complex near USF sells for $4.3 million

A multifamily property near the University of South Florida has been bought by a Broward County investor for $4.3 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • February 7, 2024
Proposed density increase in Sarasota neighborhood criticized as 'ghetto'

The Sarasota Housing Authority seeks higher density for new developments. A city Planning Board member says doubling the number of units at the Bertha Mitchell community will unfairly burden Newtown.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 7, 2024
Builder quickly sells nearly 30 homes in new Babcock Ranch neighborhood

This is the first time Christoper Alan Homes has built homes in the community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • February 7, 2024
Entrepreneurs aim to thwart Haines City’s food truck ban

Haines City delayed a reading and potential vote on a proposed ordinance banning food trucks after a public interest law firm argued that the ban violates Florida law.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 6, 2024
Pinellas medical manufacturer will close facility, lay off employees

BioDerm has notified the state that is cutting about 50 employees at its facility in Largo but says it will eventually relocate in the county.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 6, 2024
Clearwater aquarium’s $32M expansion includes sea lion, penguin exhibits

Work on several new exhibits and other major upgrades will begin shortly after construction of a manatee rehab center finishes in the spring and a fundraising drive kicks off.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • February 6, 2024
Joe Chillura, behind tax plan that saved the NFL in Tampa Bay, dies at 84

Joe Chillura — architect, former Hillsborough County commissioner and former Tampa City council member — died Saturday. He was 84.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 6, 2024
Naples condo listed for $32.5M, nearby house hits market for $29.5M

The $30 million-plus residential listing market has two new entries in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • February 6, 2024
National zoo consultant based in St. Pete adds three clients

Felis Consulting, a St. Petersburg company specializing in small zoos and aquariums, brought in record revenue in 2023 and will have three new clients in 2024.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 5, 2024
Allegiant says $610M Port Charlotte resort's 'financial maturity' will take time

The Las Vegas owner of the Sunseeker Resort says early bookings are strong and that the resorts total assets top $610 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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