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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • September 12, 2025
Lakewood Ranch physician develops niche as 'dementia doc'

Dr. Miguel Rivera seeks to not only help his patients directly but also help others, from caregivers to first responders, understand aging cognitive issues.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Janet Leiser
  • September 12, 2025
Selby Gardens CEO guides attraction to national prominence

Jennifer Rominiecki has helped shine a national spotlight on a Sarasota cultural landmark, leading it to even brighter days.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • September 12, 2025
Tampa physician invests in AI-powered preventive medicine app

Dr. Lyda Lindell, wife of Tampa real estate investor Carl Lindell, is pioneering new technologies in longevity medicine

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 11, 2025
AI-driven Sarasota tech company raises $27M

The relatively new cybersecurity company plans to turn its focus toward aggressive expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 11, 2025
Bain Capital-backed Tampa tech insurance firm names CEO

Ryze Claims Solutions, backed by investment giant Bain, welcomes Walter Leddy to the role.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 11, 2025
Publix opens Fort Myers store a year after demolition

The Lakeland grocery chain built a new store on Daniels Parkway, replacing one that had stood in the space since 1990.

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  • By Denise Federer
  • September 11, 2025
Shifting the paradigm on family business successions

Mindset matters when going through an ownership transition.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 10, 2025
St. Pete title company in 29 states after Rhode Island acquisition

Tag Agency Professionals, which provides services to car dealerships, fleet companies and others, has expanded in the northeast and nationally with purchase of EZDMV.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 10, 2025
With nearly $1B tech budget, Raymond James names AI strategy leader

David Solganik will play a key role with the St. Petersburg bank as it "augments the human touch, rather than replaces it."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 10, 2025
Dessert business opening in Sarasota County

Crepetopia will be opening in The Meadows community this September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 10, 2025
Roofing conglomerate grows Florida presence with Lakeland acquisition

Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, a multigeneration firm founded in 1981, is now part of Roofing Corp. of America.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 10, 2025
Three local insurers fined as regulators increase enforcement effort

The state's Office of Insurance Regulation is investigating how state insurers handle claims. Florida insurance regulators, backed by new state laws, are investigating insurance companies on how the firms handle claims and clients.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 9, 2025
As Foot Locker's sale to Dick's closes, no mention of future HQ in St. Pete

The retailer's move is still on, says the company's new landlord, despite no official comment from Foot Locker or its new owner Dick's Sporting Goods.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • September 9, 2025
USF one step closer to redeveloping The Claw golf course

The university's Board of Trustees voted to approve preliminary plans to make the site a mixed-use housing community. Now, it's up to the Florida Board of Governors to give final approval.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 9, 2025
Food distribution giant opens 1M-square-foot facility in southern Manatee

Grocery wholesaler United Natural Foods Inc. aims to improve operational efficiency and employee experience with its new distribution center.

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