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  • By Steven Benna
  • August 21, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 1-7 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Naples land deals worth more than $28 million highlight the week's transactions.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 20, 2023
Gym buildings sale brings $94M, Pasco and Hillsborough locations included

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a local Manatee developer keeps growing, a popular restaurant chain — finally — opens in Estero and a New York power company leases space in Ybor City.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 19, 2023
Two more tenants announced for Lakewood Ranch center

An Italian market and a wellness concept will join the growing list of tenants at Waterside Place.

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 18, 2023
Tampa mayor honors local business for 30 years

Mayor Castor proclaims Schifino Lee Day in recognition of the Tampa Bay advertising agency.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 18, 2023
Chicken restaurant chain's new CEO relishes the post's challenges

The former CEO of the Tampa-based chicken chain decided it was time for "term limits."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 17, 2023
Opening of $695M Sunseeker resort in Port Charlotte delayed again

The Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor will not open in October as planned, and a new date has not been set.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 17, 2023
Tampa penthouse on sale for $6 million

The "junior penthouse" sits beneath the home of one of Tampa's top businessmen.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 17, 2023
Sarasota, Fort Myers jobs lost as national mover shuts offices

WayForth is closing its offices nationwide, except in its hometown, after it is unable to find funding to continue operating.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 17, 2023
Pizza franchise to debut in region with east Manatee location

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza was founded in 2009 in Gainesville.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 17, 2023
Tampa soda bottler names new executive

Coke Florida has picked Gregory Park as vice president of transformation and innovation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Denise Federer
  • August 17, 2023
Developing mid-level managers is essential — but often overlooked

The manager in the middle has an outsized impact on an organization.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 16, 2023
Miami-based cafe comes to Sarasota

Pura Vida is expected to open in University Town Center early next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 16, 2023
Aldi acquires Winn-Dixie, Harveys

In a major move, Aldi US plants a bigger footprint in the Southeast by acquiring a longtime Florida grocer.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 16, 2023
Barnes & Noble to open new Hillsborough County store

The bookseller is opening its newest location, which replaces a 29-year-old store, next week.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • August 16, 2023
Realty brokerage co-founder adds chief vision officer to title

Naples residents April and Chad Osborne co-founded Call It Closed International Realty in 2019.

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