Industries

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By Beth Luberecki
December 26, 2023

Sarasota architecture firm continues to build on St. Pete expansion

Sweet Sparkman has made some strategic moves that build on its past successes.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Steven Benna
December 26, 2023

2023 in transactions: Top commercial real estate deals nine counties in the region

Eight deals surpassed $100 million, while two were over $200 million, in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties.

Transactions

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By Alex Walsh
December 25, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra hums along with planning its new $14 million home

After a long, yet ultimately unsuccessful, search for a home downtown, the Sarasota Orchestra makes progress on what will be its new facility 6 miles east.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
December 24, 2023

$1.6B cancer center under development wraps a heart around hope

When complete, Moffitt Cancer Center's 775-acre Pasco County campus will include 140 buildings, all designed in some way to fight cancer.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
December 23, 2023

Homebuilder targeting affordable market plots solid 2024 and even bigger 2025

An upstart division of a prominent homebuilding company continues to capitalize on housing market trends as it sticks to its winning formula.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Beth Luberecki
December 22, 2023

Hurricane protection products firm braces for stormy economy in 2024

Advanced Hurricane Technology, while winning accolades and new customers, keeps one eye on a slowing economy that "certainly is scaring everyone here," the firm president says.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
December 21, 2023

Lee commissioners get generous with affordable housing and conservation

As the year comes to an end, Lee County leaders look to buy 30 acres for conservation and give out $5 million in grants.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
December 21, 2023

Hillsborough hotel rates the second highest in Florida as tourism stabilizes

Tourism numbers remained steady in Hillsborough County as November tourist taxes came in at more than $4 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
December 21, 2023

Fort Myers window manufacturing firm acquired

Eastern Architectural Systems, a Fort Myers-based impact-resistant window and door manufacturer, primarily serving the Florida repair and remodel market, has been sold.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
December 20, 2023

Tampa mining giant appoints new board member

The Mosaic Co. elected Jody Kuzenko, president and CEO of Torex Gold, to the Tampa-based company's board of directors.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
December 20, 2023

Church, developer break ground on $42M affordable housing project

Construction has officially begun on a $42 million affordable housing project in Hillsborough County being built by a local developer and a local Catholic church.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
December 20, 2023

Owners seek approval for historic South Seas resort redevelopment plan

The owners South Seas on Captiva Island plan two new hotels at the famed tourist destination and have begun the long process of winning government approval.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
December 20, 2023

Food service firm looks to net $7M in variety of property, business deals

Innovative Food Holdings, which caters to professional and home chefs, has made progress on five deals expected to net the company at least $7 million.