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Pasco County bank expands but also stays local

A chartered bank from Dade City is growing, thanks to cannabis, diversified income and customer service. It also recently promoted more than 20 employees.

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The feat, accomplished during the second quarter of 2023, is complementary of the hike in development and population that North Port has seen recently.

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U.S. News and World Report ranks two Gulf Coast hospitals as the top in the Sunshine State.

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John R. Wood Properties closed more than 3,200 deals in the first half of the year, far outpacing local competitors.

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Concrete manufacturer modernizes Seffner facility

Cast-Crete is looking to reduce dust at its Hillsborough plant by, in part, installing electric concrete mixers.

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  • July 31, 2023
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The program included middle and high school students who had access to a career fair, six-week internships and mentoring.

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  • July 31, 2023
Sarasota contractor promotes new vice president, operations director

Both Stellar Development executives have been with the company for over a decade.

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  • July 31, 2023
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Demolition has begun on the "rebirth of an icon," rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences and Club.

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  • July 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex sells for $134.9 million

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Lazydays buys Tennessee RV company

Lazydays, the Tampa-based RV retailer, has bought a Knoxville, Tennessee-based RV that will bring in $40 million a year.

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New AeroVanti CEO lays out survival plan

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Bloomin' Brands' elite steakhouse brand now has a new leader.

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