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Industries

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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • March 20, 2020
Construction industry faces persistent labor shortage

The construction field is getting squeezed on both ends — not as many young people are entering the industry and more people, especially the bulge of baby boomers, are retiring.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2020
Top 50 Contractors: $6.5 billion in revenue

The area’s construction sector, overall, looks healthy, in terms of growth. But some problems are percolating.  

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2020
In keeping up with the market, hospitality developer transforms marina industry

A developer and property owner building a high-tech marina, a project worth up to $20 million, have learned being first isn’t easy.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • March 20, 2020
Construction management firm harnesses virtual reality to troubleshoot problems

Sarasota-based Firmo Construction is helping clients anticipate and resolve problems prior to them happening on the construction site.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2020
Wealth management firm throws itself big curveball

In addition to a new name and branding campaign, FourThought Financial is now an independent Registered Investment Advisor.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • March 20, 2020
Construction industry voices offer perspectives on labor shortage

Gulf Coast construction industry voices offer perspectives on the labor shortage facing builders and developers.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • March 20, 2020
Job and population growth make Tampa apartment market fundamentally sound

Developers have built more than 44,000 new multifamily rental units since 2015 in response to surges

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • March 20, 2020
Kolter to develop new Sarasota condo tower

Bayso Sarasota will be the latest project on the 15-acre Quay site downtown

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • March 20, 2020
Tampa area apartment wave continuing

Trio of high-profile transactions demonstrates market's resiliency and investor demand

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • March 20, 2020
Ocean Properties buys out Zota Beach Resort partner

Rockwood Capital had provided funding for two dozen hotels beginning in 2007

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • March 20, 2020
Brusco joins Ian Black Real Estate

Former Casto Southeast Realty executive signs on to Sarasota brokerage firm

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • March 13, 2020
Pipe dreams: Sales software firm sees big potential in area

Pipedrive, a European sales software firm, expanded to St. Petersburg, Florida, choosing the Sunshine City over several other suitors.

  • Technology
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • March 13, 2020
Food for thought: Restaurant industry leaders ponder their future

Ghost kitchens, automation and third-party delivery are among the many challenging developments Tampa Bay area restaurateurs are grappling with.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • March 13, 2020
LandQwest taps Saksefski to be a principal

Marketing executive becomes first non-commission partner in Fort Myers brokerage

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • March 13, 2020
Schroeder-Manatee chief talks to RCLCO

Rex Jensen discusses creation of Lakewood Ranch in consultant's "Great Minds of Real Estate" series

  • Commercial Real Estate
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