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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 20, 2023
National pet health care startup expands in Hillsborough, Sarasota counties

Each location is expected to hire 10-20 employees.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • May 19, 2023
Tampa neighborhood continues to be a CRE bright spot

Amid economic uncertainty, Tampa’s rapidly evolving Westshore business district has become a beacon of growth and stability.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 19, 2023
Sarasota-based manufacturer reels in $150M loan

Helios Technologies is working with PNC Capital Markets on the financing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • May 19, 2023
Strategy shift pays off for locally based homebuilder

No longer one of the little guys, Fort Myers-based Christopher Alan Homes — a $142M business — keeps expanding in Southwest Florida and statewide.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 18, 2023
$15 million spec office building opening in Pasco fills up fast

The building on State Road 54 was built as part of a program using Penny for Pasco funds to entice developers to build and help recruit targeted industries.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • May 18, 2023
Google takes seat on Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

In addition to its investment, the multinational tech giant has also donated $20,000 to the nonprofit Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 18, 2023
Prominent SWFL engineering firm founded in 1966 has been sold

Hole Montes’ 65-person payroll will remain with the new company.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 18, 2023
Beachfront communities grapple with post-hurricane rebuilding issues

The mayors of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel spoke at a Real Estate Investment Society meeting about their cities since Hurricane Ian. The future is in flux as leaders respond to multiple demands.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 17, 2023
Three eateries in Tampa earn Michelin star

The restaurants in the 2023 Michelin guide are Koya, Lilac and Rocca.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 17, 2023
$26.8 million awarded for road project to address Lee County growth

With the population in Lee expected to top 1 million in less than 30 years, the county is looking to ease congestion.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • May 17, 2023
St. Petersburg firm installs large solar-energy array at resort

Legacy Vacation Resorts says the project will produce 78% of the electricity needed to power the Indian Shores property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 17, 2023
Hospital CEO leads through vulnerability and kindness — and it works

Vulnerability and kindness aren’t necessarily top of mind traits, traditionally, for leaders of $1.57 billion organizations. One CEO argues they should be.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 17, 2023
Revenue surges at Sarasota video platform Rumble — along with a big loss

The company’s high-cost model led to a quarterly loss of nearly $29 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • May 17, 2023
Downtown Sarasota luxury condo supply remains shy of demand

Although more than 700 units are planned or under development in Sarasota, the influx of buyers from across the country — many of them paying cash — outpaces development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 16, 2023
New flagship Fleming's steakhouse underway in Tampa, east Manatee next

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

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