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Alex Sink turned a statewide election defeat into a new career: startup sage

One of her newest roles includes mentoring young tech entrepreneurs.

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Three bankers — all longtime CEOs and previous bank founders — join forces at one institution

CenterState Bank targets more market share on the west coast of Florida.

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Battle between banks and credit unions heats up

At stake is hundreds of millions in potential taxes.

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The Return of the Condo

Sarasota has had ample hotel and apartment development this growth cycle, but condos are now back in favor.

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Knott Realty to begin work on new Fort Myers apartments

Decorum development expected to contain 435 units

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Atlanta Federal Reserve president on tweets, taxes and what's to come

Raphael Bostic — at the helm of the Atlanta Fed — shares his thoughts on interest rates, Florida business and what’s ahead in 2019.

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The region's independent trust companies share success strategies

A trio of independent trust companies face some significant challenges connected to a 'good' problem: rapid growth

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  • April 20, 2018
Tampa is considered a secondary market no longer

Lantower Residential says Tampa is now on the radar of the large institutions it competes against

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  • April 20, 2018
Starwood Capital completes $143 million Urban Centre deal

Sale likely to be among the largest office transactions in Tampa Bay in 2018

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  • April 20, 2018
Tampa REIT buys second property for portfolio

Generation Income acquires Starbucks at discount to appraised value

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  • April 13, 2018
Entrepreneur smells opportunity with sweet sauce

Necessity caused restaurateur Bob Overholser to innovate with products. Now he has another revenue stream.

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  • April 13, 2018
New school aims to bring French education system to region

Can a French immersion school be a viable enterprise in the Tampa Bay area? A native of France and his American spouse, behind a $2 million investment, want to find out.

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  • April 13, 2018
Get to know ... Ray Sandelli

CRE Consultants' managing partner has spent 30 years in the real estate business

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  • April 13, 2018
Merchants Crossing to receive makeover

Upgrade could include residences on 73-acre site

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • April 13, 2018
Medline completes new Polk County distribution center

Distribution hub measures 830,000 square feet

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