Industries

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By Louis Llovio
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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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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.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Amanda Postma
July 31, 2023

Sarasota contractor promotes new vice president, operations director

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

Manatee-Sarasota

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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.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Steven Benna
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.

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.

Florida

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By Jim Stinson
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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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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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By Jim Stinson
July 28, 2023

Bloomin' Brands picks new leader for Fleming's

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

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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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.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
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.