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Presto! Magicians take up residence in former call center

After honing their act overseas, illusionists Chris and Ryan Zubrick bring their award-winning magic show to St. Petersburg, Florida, opening Zubrick Magic Theatre.

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  • October 22, 2021
Behavioral health facility in region receives $10M donation

In response, the SMH health care system plans to name the facility after the family who donated the gift.

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  • October 22, 2021
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  • October 21, 2021
Bank adds to leadership team as it expands in region

Stuart, Florida-based Seacoast Bank has hired Tim McLean to oversee its expansion into the Naples market.

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  • October 21, 2021
Bank makes investment in future of industry, utilizing a tech-heavy new branch

As Regions Bank opened a new branch in Lakewood Ranch, another nearby branch got tucked in. As they say, when one door closes, another one opens.

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  • October 21, 2021
Airport in region lands another airline

Avelo Airlines will now provide nonstop service at SRQ.

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  • October 21, 2021
Raymond James to acquire $12B financial services firm

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Raymond James Financial has agreed to acquire Pittsburgh-based TriState Capital Holdings in a deal valued at approximately $1.1 billion.

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  • October 20, 2021
Warehouse for building supply distributor sold for nearly $10M

Tampa warehouse off of U.S. 41 sold, buidling supply distributor BlueLinx staying

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  • October 20, 2021
Recently launched bank plans central Florida expansion

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Climate First Bank will open a Winter Park branch in January.

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  • October 20, 2021
Pair of arenas to get $7.3M in emergency shelter-based upgrades

Lee County officials have now signed 14.7 million disaster relief and mitigation funding agreements since 2017.

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  • October 19, 2021
D.C. investor pays $65.6M for apartment community near historic downtown

Tampa developer DDA Development sells Icaria on Pinellas to RSE Capital Partners for $278,179 per unit.

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  • October 19, 2021
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Company says while headquarters is up north, 'a large segment of our employees live in Florida.'

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  • October 19, 2021
Passenger levels remain sky high over pre-pandemic levels at local airport

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport recorded a 51% uptick in passengers when comparing last month to September 2019.

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  • October 19, 2021
Builder begins work on $326M hospital, seeks minority-owned subcontractors

On Monday, ground was broken for the new South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City, Florida, which will replace the existing 68-year-old facility.

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