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Louis Llovio
June 12, 2023

Felon defrauded IRS of $6.37 million, spent $843,000 on cars in a week

Matthew Walker Meredith was on supervised release when he sought $170 million in fraudulent tax refunds and used proceeds to buy six Mercedes Benz vehicles and a luxury house.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Mark Gordon
June 12, 2023

SWFL airport one of first in Florida to pump environmentally friendly fuel

The sale of the new fuel, at least in the near-term future, wil be small because less than half of the light aircraft based at Naples can safely use it.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By

Mark Gordon
June 12, 2023

Florida SBA lending market readies itself for more competition

In both the Sunshine State and nationally, more lenders look to capitalize on federally-backed lending programs.

Florida

By

Amanda Postma
June 12, 2023

Sarasota, Tampa become hot beds for built-to-rent homes

Tampa alone saw a 160% increase over the past five years.

Florida

By

Jay Heater
June 12, 2023

Manatee County lines up to buy well-known farm — but it might take awhile

Manatee County is readying a purchase of Mixon's Fruit Farms through its environmentally significant lands program. It promises to be a lengthy process.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Louis Llovio
June 11, 2023

Lakewood Ranch homebuilder buys 345 acres in Lee County

A car dealership sells its land, plans for a parking garage are rejected, and a CRE firm is scooped up top the week's commercial real estate news.

Commercial Real Estate

By

Amanda Postma
June 10, 2023

40-year banking industry veteran promoted to senior position in Sarasota

Thomas Quale has been with BayFirst National Bank for four years now.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Brian Hartz
June 9, 2023

Tampa-based global law firm names new chair, CEO

Robert Grammig has succeeded Steven Sonberg at Holland & Knight.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Mark Gordon
June 9, 2023

High-tech medical device company names new CFO

Mark Quick has nearly two decades of medical device experience.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By

Louis Llovio
June 8, 2023

$12.5 million in county funding to four Pinellas affordable housing projects

County leaders approved funding in May to help bring more affordable housing units online.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Mark Gordon
June 8, 2023

Community bank adds SBA lending unit

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is also celebrating its 20 year-anniversary this year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By

Amanda Postma
June 8, 2023

Venice-based manufacturer finishes acquisition that started two years ago

PGT Innovations acquired 75% of the Miami-based company in 2021 to increase revenue and strengthen supply chain.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Brian Hartz
June 8, 2023

Pinellas County tourism leader steps down

Steve Hayes served as president and CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater for four years.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
June 7, 2023

Downtown Sarasota development gets $130 million construction loan

The developer of a twin high-rise development on Main Street gets financing from Bank OZK.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Louis Llovio
June 7, 2023

Want $100K and free flights? Get a job at this Port Charlotte resort.

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor rolled out its employee benefits and retention package as it prepares for an October opening.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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