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  • By Steven Benna
  • February 13, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Jan. 24-30 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A pair of assisted living facility sales, worth more than $18 million, pace this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 13, 2023
City pushes to attract businesses, developers to major commercial thoroughfare

The week brought commercial real estate news of apartment complexes sold, built and refinanced.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 13, 2023
Homebuilders set to capitalize on shifting demographics

Stubbornly high housing costs are pushing homebuyers out of the core Tampa Bay counties, but residential developers are ready for the surge.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 11, 2023
St. Pete bank names new CFO

Sharon Hill will also serve as executive vice president of Climate First Bank.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 10, 2023
Cookie store with cult-like following lands in region with SWFL expansion

The Fort Myers store marks No. 10 in Florida for the Insomnia Cookies brand.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Denise Federer
  • February 10, 2023
How to develop executive maturity — with staying power — in a family business

Process and patience are two key facets of creating a corner office with high-level standards.

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • February 10, 2023
How to create top-notch mission statements

Forget the jargon and fluff, and be direct and descriptive.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 9, 2023
71 employees to lose their job as Walmart closes Pinellas County store

The layoffs will happen in March, about nine days after the company closes neighborhood market store

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 9, 2023
Tiger Woods’ PopStroke sets opening date for Tampa location

The golf entertainment facility will welcome guests starting at noon on Feb. 17.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 9, 2023
How to motivate — and delight — employees with rewards

In an age of quiet quitting, creative incentives can radically increase employee engagement and productivity.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 9, 2023
How to do a 1031 exchange

The IRS rules allows for investors to avoid some taxes if they reinvest in another property, but there are rules.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 8, 2023
Auctioneer business rebrands, changes name

Scott Robertson will remain at the helm of Scott Robertson Auctioneers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 8, 2023
Tampa credit union expands to Orlando

Suncoast Credit Union plans to open three new branches in the Central Florida market this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 8, 2023
Statewide pool service firm makes splash with Naples acquisition

Naples Pool Service was founded in 1969.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 8, 2023
Popular national wine bar and eatery expands in SWFL, seeks to hire 100 people

The Fort Myers location is No. 55 for Cooper’s Hawk nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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