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  • August 1, 2023
Bradenton health provider adds two surgical robots

The robots are expected to help surgeons with precision during procedures.

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  • August 1, 2023
Tampa General, Sarasota Memorial among best hospitals in Florida

U.S. News and World Report ranks two Gulf Coast hospitals as the top in the Sunshine State.

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  • By Liz Ramos
  • August 1, 2023
Mixon Fruit Farms leaves a legacy of making memories in Bradenton

Mixon Fruit Farms closed July 29 after 84 years in operation.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 31, 2023
Naples real estate firm tops $2.5 billion in sales

John R. Wood Properties closed more than 3,200 deals in the first half of the year, far outpacing local competitors.

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  • July 31, 2023
Concrete manufacturer modernizes Seffner facility

Cast-Crete is looking to reduce dust at its Hillsborough plant by, in part, installing electric concrete mixers.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 31, 2023
Skills training program in Bradenton graduates 78 students

The program included middle and high school students who had access to a career fair, six-week internships and mentoring.

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  • July 31, 2023
Sarasota contractor promotes new vice president, operations director

Both Stellar Development executives have been with the company for over a decade.

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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • July 31, 2023
Redevelopment of prominent Sarasota racket club underway after multiple twists

Demolition has begun on the "rebirth of an icon," rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences and Club.

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  • July 31, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for July 4-10 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $78.8 million apartment complex deal in Lee County leads the week's transactions.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex sells for $134.9 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a famed St. Pete retailer's building sells, more apartments may be coming to Venice, and out-parcels outside a luxury complex are sold.

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  • July 29, 2023
Lazydays buys Tennessee RV company

Lazydays, the Tampa-based RV retailer, has bought a Knoxville, Tennessee-based RV that will bring in $40 million a year.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 29, 2023
New AeroVanti CEO lays out survival plan

Scott Hopes says members should expect the current business model, which costs up to $150,000 annually, to change. He also says jilted members shouldn't expect refunds — at least not for a while.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 28, 2023
Bloomin' Brands picks new leader for Fleming's

Bloomin' Brands' elite steakhouse brand now has a new leader.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 28, 2023
Report: Florida is on (economic) fire with projected $46 billion in revenue

Forecasters also project that 142.4 million visitors will come to the Sunshine State in fiscal year 2023.

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  • July 28, 2023
Siesta Key vacation rental business launches national company

Heather Plampin founded a vacation rental management business out of near-broke desperation. Now, with attention to detail — and marketing — she’s targeting clients outside the region.

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