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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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