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  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch commercial property sells for more than $2 million

The former bank branch building will become a dentist’s office.

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  • August 9, 2022
Nearly 600 adult housing apartments planned for area

The 55-plus apartments are spread out through three projects in Wesley Chapel, Venice and South Naples.

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  • August 8, 2022
Sarasota distributor grows by over 50 employees through acquisition

Wesco Turf officially acquired Hector Turf on Aug. 1.

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  • August 5, 2022
Prominent Lakewood Ranch homebuilder promotes 14

Among those announced were two new vice presidents.

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  • August 4, 2022
New bistro added to mix at Wellen Park

The spot is located in the welcome center.

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  • August 3, 2022
Prominent figure in the arts announces retirement

Jim Shirley says he's looking forward to seeing the new ideas that come from the new leadership at the Arts and Cultural Alliance.

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  • August 2, 2022
First Watch kicks plastic straws to the curb

The daytime dining concept announced a partnership that will provide sustainable straws instead.

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  • August 1, 2022
Georgia apartment developer buys almost 9 acres in downtown Sarasota

The Atlanta-based developer bought the property with plans to bring more units to downtown.

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  • August 1, 2022
BayCare announces new hospital in Manatee County

A new hospital is coming soon to north Manatee County. It's part of a surge in new facilities across the region.

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  • July 28, 2022
Sarasota hotel gets $57.5 million refinancing

The owners of Art Ovation turned to a national lender to refinance the posh hotel.

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  • July 28, 2022
Aviation club announces $9.75 million fundraising round

The funds are expected to scale operations and expand the fleet, destinations and flight availability.

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  • July 27, 2022
Florida's insurance regulator to back policies over fears 17 insurers will be forced to cease operations

The Office of Insurance Regulation's plan will take advantage of an exception to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rules.

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  • July 27, 2022
Ritz-Carlton welcomes two new hospitality executives

Jillian Dampier is joining the team as the new director of group and catering sales, and Peter Francis was introduced as the director of transient sales. 

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  • July 26, 2022
Student, library namesake join hospital board

The hospital made the announcement earlier this month.

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  • July 25, 2022
Naples brokerage firm Premier Sotheby’s hires new CMO

Kathy Forrester steps into the role with several decades of experience.

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