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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • May 20, 2021
Benderson Development expanding through net-lease investments

University Park-based Benderson Development has completed more than a half-dozen such acquisitions since 2019 totaling $1.5 billion.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • May 20, 2021
LSI taps Brewer to lead land services

Former WCI Communities executive Rhonda Brewer will direct all zoning, permitting and feasibility analysis at Fort Myers commercial real estate brokerage LSI Cos.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • May 20, 2021
Market Trends scheduled for September

Real estate forum Market Trends will address “historic year” in Southwest Florida in September gathering.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 18, 2021
Global hotel design guru believes Tampa's time has arrived

Ian Schrager, building a luxury condo and hotel project in Tampa, believes the city is primed for a renewal.

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • May 14, 2021
Firm stays ahead of competitors to provide clean air technology

A pre-pandemic move from military clients to general commercialization pays off for one fast-acting firm. ‘The two most important things we can be doing as a company is innovating and marketing’ one executive says.

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  • By Stephen W. Hall, CEBS CPBS, CSFS, CHRP
  • May 14, 2021
What has your Broker done for you During the Pandemic?

What has your Broker done for you During the Pandemic?

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  • By Elizabeth Djinis
  • May 13, 2021
No turning back for fast-growing medical device firm

As it looks to gain market share in several key national markets, Tampa-based medical device firm PainTEQ focuses on a narrow niche, and need: curing lower back pain.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • May 13, 2021
Workplace Redefined

Chico's FAS says it is adopting a "hybrid" workplace model post pandemic and will shed headquarters office space in Fort Myers with subleases.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • May 13, 2021
Residential Surge

Gulf Coast housing markets have stayed hot in 2021, but a lack of inventory threatens future gains, brokers say.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • May 13, 2021
NAIOP awards 2020 "Best of the Best"

Annual NAIOP awards recognize developers, brokers and projects throughout Tampa Bay

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • May 13, 2021
Medical firm targets rapid growth after overcoming early rejections

Forward-thinking doctor, in launching a specialized telemedicine business way before the pandemic, got a ‘door slammed in my face many times.’ Now the firm approaches $50 million in annual revenue, and it’s expanding to other disciplines.  

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  • May 12, 2021
Transportation giant buys local company, jobs and offices to stay

CSX purchases Quality Carriers from Tampa-based Quality Distribution

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 6, 2021
Restaurateur turns to tech to make up for employee shortage

Green Market Cafe has begun adding kiosks to help cut down on the number of employees

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  • May 6, 2021
To cut down on interview no shows, restaurant owner turns to incentives

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria offers cash to lure new employees

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  • May 6, 2021
Bank on environmental mission raises nearly $30 million as it prepares to open first branch

Climate First Bank, which promises to be carbon neutral, opens its first branch June 1.

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