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Rock N Development group plans 35 restaurant locations in the Sunshine State.

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Bar Hana joins sister establishment Kojo on Palm Avenue.

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Sarasota County land-buying fund may run dry by 2029

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Health system names new leader of hospital

BayCare has promoted Philip Minden to president of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa.

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Top-performing Chevrolet dealership in region acquired

Estero Bay Chevrolet celebrated 15 years in business in 2022.

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Former St. Pete Salvation Army employee charged in embezzlement-related scheme

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Sarasota firm names two new principals

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