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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 23, 2023
Homebuilder breaks ground on 78-home community in Nokomis

In addition, M/I Homes named a new director of sales oversee the project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 22, 2023
Logistics company increases number of Tampa layoffs eightfold

Companies have posted 1,470 layoffs to Florida’s jobs database since Aug. 14, a potential sign of trouble for the state’s economy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 22, 2023
Tampa General breaks ground on new hospital

The behavioral health center will be region's first academic medical behavioral health hospital.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 22, 2023
Vet clinic in Lakewood Ranch breaks ground on $3.58M addition

The expansion is expected to wrap up this winter.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • August 22, 2023
New development in the works at former dog track in Sarasota

A plan to offer temporary off-site airport parking while a master plan is conceived met some obstacles from Sarasota's Development Review Committee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 21, 2023
Trucking company bankruptcy costs state 524 jobs, 116 locally

The most recent slate of job cuts brings the number of layoffs announced across the region in the past week to more than 400.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 21, 2023
Glamorous real estate company names new CEO

The founder of Living Vogue is taking a step back to focus on marketing the luxurious brand.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 21, 2023
Tampa ad company acquired by Texas investors

Nickelytics teams will continue to offer mobile ads through its digital platform.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 21, 2023
Grocery wholesaler breaks ground in Sarasota on new distribution center

The 1.02 million-square-foot project is expected to employ 425 associates.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 21, 2023
Sarasota Opera leases warehouse at Manatee industrial park

The opera company will move some of its warehoused equipment into its new space toward the end of the year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 21, 2023
Manatee County sustainable community garners national attention

Bradenton-based Pearl Homes was recognized as a LEED Power Builder for its work on a net-zero community in Cortez.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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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.

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