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Industries

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 3, 2023
Tampa restaurant giant eliminates major position

Bloomin' Brands said in a filing on Tuesday that it has eliminated the position of EVP of casual dining.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • October 3, 2023
Site demolition on $124 million downtown Sarasota project underway

The 16-floor hotel/condo tower on Main Street will offer two restaurants. It's expected to be completed in March 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • October 2, 2023
Manatee County port absolved of involvement in oil spill

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its investigation after samples of oil from SeaPort Manatee didn't match that found in the spill.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 2, 2023
Tampa REIT pays $59.95 million for Chicago medical building

Sila Realty continues to grow with purchase of Loyola University Medical Center-run facility.

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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • October 2, 2023
Luxury condo developer closes on $37M deal for downtown Sarasota property

Property Markets Group and financial partners complete the purchase of blocks 1 and 9 in the Quay.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna
  • October 2, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Sept. 5-11 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A North Manatee County vacant land deal for nearly $22 million highlights the week in transactions.

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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • October 1, 2023
Sarasota County breaks ground on $74M administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 1, 2023
Sarasota County manufacturer sells more than 110,000-square-foot facility

In the week's top commercial real estate news, works to start on 4 million-square-foot development, a shopping center buyer gets $16.5 million in financing, and more apartments in Port Charlotte.

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • September 30, 2023
St. Petersburg insurance company partners with Texas firm

Stahl and Associates partners with large Lone Star insurance firm to capture more of Florida's market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 29, 2023
Chicken fast-casual franchise expands into Sarasota

The Slim Chickens restaurant is expected to hire 75 employees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • September 29, 2023
Tampa Bay business leaders complete Caribbean trade mission

Global Tampa Bay pulled about $15.8 million in sales during trip to Dominican Republic.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 29, 2023
Sons take over leadership of prominent Sarasota real estate brokerage

Loyd Robbins has given way to the next generation in the business his father, Harry, started in 1971. "We take this responsibility seriously," says Kevin Robbins, oldest of the new leaders.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 28, 2023
Topgolf’s Fort Myers property sold for $38 million

The entertainment complex's long lease made it an attractive option for the new-to-Florida buyer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 28, 2023
National company acquires Sarasota marketing firm

The acquisition will allow the Links Marketing Group founder and owner to retire.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • September 28, 2023
Israeli cybersecurity firm to open regional HQ in Tampa, create 150 jobs

Tampa was chosen, an executive with Cybecs says, because of its "strong tech presence."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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