Manufacturing

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By Louis Llovio
May 22, 2025

Tervis relocates central office, frees space up at former Venice HQ

The manufacturer, which emerged from bankruptcy earlier this year, has returned to its original facility in Osprey.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
May 21, 2025

Manatee medical manufacturer acquired for $120 million

Biolife has become a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
May 19, 2025

Sarasota company releases app for off-road enthusiasts

Hellios Technologies has released an app for the off-road community that officials say can be adapted for adjacent markets.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
May 15, 2025

Miami manufacturer buys Charlotte County firm, doubles payroll

The new owner is "dedicated to securing the future of the American industrial base."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
May 9, 2025

Bradenton to buy Tropicana land after price drop

Following a year of due diligence and negotiations, the city of Bradenton is set to buy more than 30 acres from Tropicana.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
May 9, 2025

Jacksonville logistics firm to invest $20M in Tampa facility, add 60 jobs

The 193,000-square-foot facility is slated to open in June.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
May 2, 2025

Venice aviation repair company acquired for $50M

Turbine Weld Industries of Venice was acquired by VSE Corporation of Miramar.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
April 29, 2025

Atlanta med weight loss firm to operate in Tampa, add 100 jobs

OrderlyMeds, an Atlanta-based medical weight loss company, moves into its manufacturing hub in August.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Beth Luberecki
April 25, 2025

$20M Fort Myers water bottle company overcomes debt, inventory issues

Now that a painful lesson in taking on too much debt — some $4 million — is behind it, water bottle manufacturer Coldest is primed for a growth surge.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
April 23, 2025

Naples investor puts $1.05 million into 3D-printed seawall manufacturer

Tamiami Angel Funds has increased its investment in Kind Designs, a Miami environmental technology company.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
April 21, 2025

$28.9B St. Petersburg Fortune 500 company adds to its board

Jabil's new board member has an extensive background in leadership and is founder of a nonprofit catering to women in technology.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
March 21, 2025

Tampa-based Coca-Cola bottler president to retire

Leadership changes are taking place at different points this year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
March 19, 2025

Clearwater firm grows facility, customer base while remaining largely unnoticed

Pinellas County manufacturer Florida Seating, with a client roster that includes some of the most well-known restaurant brands in the country, has added 18,000 square feet to its compound.