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Industries

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • September 1, 2023
Tampa Bay, Sarasota become alluring options for financial services

With Miami and New York becoming more expensive, a number of firms are looking at Tampa Bay and Sarasota for locations and talent.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 31, 2023
Study: Tampa, Naples homes selling under list prices

Despite talk of growing costs in Florida, the Sunshine State has many city areas in which homes are sold under list prices.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 31, 2023
Las Vegas cannabis company pays $49M for Florida dispensaries

Planet 13's purchase of VidaCann, which has a large Gulf Coast presence, gives it an immediate foot print and the infrastructure to double its Florida store count quickly.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 31, 2023
Michael Saunders & Co. hires new chief marketing officer

Chanté Blough comes to the role with 10 years of leadership experience.

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  • August 31, 2023
SWFL foundation appoints new CEO

Dawn Belamarich starts her new role after Labor Day.

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  • August 30, 2023
Publix Super Markets pays $7.25 million for Tampa grocery store

Lakeland grocer bought the Hillsborough Avenue property where one of its stores has sat since the 1970s.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 30, 2023
Local businesses encouraged to take damage survey

The survey asks for both physical and economic damages caused by Hurricane Idalia.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 30, 2023
As property premiums rise, should state-run Citizens be charging more?

There is a school of thought that Citizens Property Insurance Corp. should, like its counterpart in Louisiana, raise its premiums.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 29, 2023
Grocery stores close ahead of Hurricane Idalia's arrival

Publix, Walmart, Winn-Dixie and Aldi all have stores closing early.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 29, 2023
Tarpon Springs hospital evacuated as Hurricane Idalia inches closer

AdventHealth is closing its North Pinellas facility and moving patients out of "an abundance of caution."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
Ports operating under restricted traffic condition

Inbound vessel traffic has ceased for all ports in the area as Tropical Storm Idalia draws near.

  • Florida
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 28, 2023
SRQ, TPA reopen Wednesday post-Idalia

As TPA and PIE monitor the approaching storm, they decide to close Tuesday.

  • Florida
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 28, 2023
Gulf Coast schools close as Idalia approaches

The expected hurricane will postpone many classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. USF also closes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
New College of Florida cancels classes Tuesday, Wednesday for Idalia

Class is expected to resume Wednesday provided the school doesn't suffer any damage or power loss.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
Hurricane recovery fair postponed ahead of Idalia

The Disaster Recovery and Resilience Resource Fair that was scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 29, will be rescheduled after the storm has passed through.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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