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By Jim Stinson
January 8, 2024

Pinellas dental device company hires new CEO

Leixir of Oldsmar hires longtime medical-device company executive John Krier as CEO.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
January 5, 2024

Hospital’s new ER in Manatee County treats record number of patients

The ER at Bayshore Gardens, a standalone emergency medical facility in south Bradenton, has been booming with patients in its first eight months.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
January 4, 2024

Moffitt Cancer Center agrees to pay $20M in improper billing case

Federal officials say Moffitt helped its case by conducting an independent review and cooperating with authorities.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
January 4, 2024

Florida inches closer to recreational marijuana with 2024 ballot initiative

A proposal that would legalize adult recreational cannabis use — and bring a massive influx of tax revenues — in Florida appears headed to the general election ballot in November.

Florida

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By Alex Walsh
January 1, 2024

Data dive: Wages might increase, housing inventory might rebound

While the job market shows signs of slowing down, even a little, Florida remains a hot place to be.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
December 24, 2023

$1.6B cancer center under development wraps a heart around hope

When complete, Moffitt Cancer Center's 775-acre Pasco County campus will include 140 buildings, all designed in some way to fight cancer.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
December 18, 2023

Tampa General Hospital picks up 'transformational' donation

Following what Tampa General Hospital calls a "transformational" gift, its children's hospital will be renamed "Muma Children's Hospital at TGH" in honor of donors Pam and Les Muma.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
December 11, 2023

Tampa company acquires Chicago health care cleaning services firm

Tampa-based The Facilities Group acquired National Healthcare Resources of Chicago, a provider of health care-environment support services.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
December 11, 2023

International air ambulance company building $10.5 million hangar

The new facility will be near Tampa International Airport and will allow Jet ICU to consolidate operations to streamline missions.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
December 9, 2023

Sarasota nonprofit medical agency for underserved names C-suite execs

CenterPlace Health, which provides health care for at-risk, vulnerable, underserved and uninsured clients, has named a new COO and a new chief strategy and growth officer.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
December 7, 2023

International philanthropy couple donates $25M to Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Jerry, retired co-CEO of a meat processing giant, and Karen Kolschowsky have donated $25 million to Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, with the money geared toward innovation, education and research.