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  • March 10, 2022
Tech-based HR startup exceeds pre-seed funding goal by $250K

Tech-based HR startup Archslate, headquartered in Tampa, has exceeded its pre-seed funding goal by $250,000.

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  • March 10, 2022
Split decision: New app aims to ease group travel planning, payments

A new app created by a Tampa, Florida, entrepreneur aims to ease group travel planning and payments.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 9, 2022
Tampa mayor: Rent control measures not the solution, could drive away developers

Mayor Jane Castor says city needs the inventory to ease rent hike at unveiling of housing assistance program for renters

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  • March 9, 2022
Tom Brady’s health and wellness company opens second location in state

TB12 will operate on the campus of an orthopedic hospital in West Palm Beach.

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  • March 8, 2022
Construction of Whole Foods Market begins in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg's first Whole Foods Market has taken a big step toward becoming reality, as permits have been obtained and demolition of the site's existing structures has begun.

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  • March 8, 2022
Nearly $72 million workforce apartment project coming to Fort Myers

New York developer to begin construction of desperately needed workforce housing in May

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  • March 7, 2022
Transactions: Feb. 28 to March 7

Charlotte County shopping center acquisition for $26 million among the week's top deals.

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  • March 4, 2022
Tampa's Darryl Shaw shifts his focus to massive Ybor City redevelopment

Darryl Shaw says his goal is not to be a developer, but someone who changes the face of the historic district for generations to come.

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  • March 4, 2022
Grocer likely coming to downtown Sarasota development

One Main Plaza aims to bring grocer and new energy to one portion of downtown Sarasota.

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  • March 3, 2022
St. Petersburg digital marketing firm acquires rival agency

The merger of St. Petersburg marketing firms Big Sea and Sparxoo Studios has created a company with 42 employees and $6 million in annual revenue.

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  • March 2, 2022
Homebuilder, after a 20-year absence, returns to firm where he was president

David Hunihan has some big plans to build processes at Lee Wetherington Homes.

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  • March 2, 2022
Video production firm lands $17M investment, expands to Las Vegas

Tampa-based video production firm Vu Technologies lands $17M investment, expands to Las Vegas.

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  • March 1, 2022
Tampa insurtech startup acquires $400M in premiums from defunct company

Slide, a Tampa insurtech startup, has acquires $400M in premiums from Orlando-based St. Johns Insurance Co. after it went defunct.

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  • February 28, 2022
$3 billion Tampa project earns top environmental certification

Water Street Tampa recognized for how its developed public spaces and walkability

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  • February 28, 2022
Transactions: Feb. 22-28

Fort Myers apartment complex deal for $62.5 million leads all deals.

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