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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • August 8, 2018
Tech firms — from Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota — join forces

Oracle NetSuite Solution Partner NXTurn of Fort Lauderdale acquires CumulusERP of Sarasota

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  • August 7, 2018
Manufacturer renames parent entity

A fixture in the Sarasota-Manatee business community for decades, hydraulics and electronics manufacturer Sun Hydraulics Corp. has introduced a new name for its parent holding company.

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  • August 6, 2018
Luxury condo tower in works for downtown Sarasota

The project, named Evolution, is planned as an eight-story building with 20 units and a rooftop terrace, according to a statement. At 111 Golden Gate Point, the project, is expected to break ground in the first quarter of 2019, the release adds.

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  • August 3, 2018
Hospital announces leadership change at CEO level

Bob Moore will focus on the Venice Regional replacement hospital project while Karen Fordham will assume the role of hospital CEO.

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  • August 3, 2018
Sarasota-Bradenton International offering land for development

To ensure its future financial viability and be less reliant on passenger traffic, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is offering 92 acres of land adjacent to its runways for development.

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  • August 3, 2018
Margaritaville Holdings planning a pair of Gulf Coast hotels

Margaritaville Holdings unveils plans for new hotels in Fort Myers and Anna Maria Sound with TPI Hospitality and Floridays Development Co. as part of a major brand expansion nationwide.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • August 3, 2018
St. Pete Pier tenant roster came together in stages

Tenant roster that includes Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille and Teak at new St. Pete Pier came together in phases after blueprint by commercial real estate brokerage firm Colliers International.

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  • August 2, 2018
Homebuilder hires sales and marketing VP

Most recently, Anthony Crimi was area sales manager for Taylor Morrison Homes in Tampa.

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  • August 1, 2018
Fast-growing restaurant chain hires former Popeyes executive

Mel Hope, the new CFO at Manatee County-based First Watch, was CFO at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for 10 years.

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  • July 31, 2018
College appoints innovation, business development officer

Greg Smogard, the new innovation and business development officer for USF Sarasota-Manatee, has worked with Fortune 500 companies and global brands in more than 40 countries.

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  • July 30, 2018
Growing auto marketing company acquires video production firm

Sarasota-based auto marketing company Dealers United plans to integrate Seattle-based video production company What's Next Media's work into digital and social media campaigns.

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  • July 27, 2018
Rapidly growing company nearing $50 million in sales names new CEO

Gary Cuccio, Sarasota-based xG Technology's interim CEO since April 23, will continue to serve as board chairman.

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  • July 27, 2018
Apartment sales continuing on strong job, population growth

Gulf Coast apartment complexes like the Tuscany Bay Apartments in Tampa purchased recently by Canada's Starlight investments as part of a $117 million deal have remained highly desired by investors seeking yields.

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  • July 27, 2018
Australian fund buys Sarasota County apartments

Anson at Palmer Ranch apartment purchase for $54.7 million by Australian Super and Sentinel Real Estate marks one of the largest Sarasota County multifamily rental deals in the past decade

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • July 25, 2018
Officials to break ground on $16 million cancer center

The Florida Cancer Specialists center in Lakewood Ranch will allow patients to receive chemotherapy, national clinical trials, physician visits and laboratory services.

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