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National boat engine company picks region for new HQ

Suzuki Motor of America will open a Tampa office April 1.

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  • February 3, 2021
Columbia Restaurant Group unveils new CFO

Kristie Farnell to take on CFO role from the retiring Dennis Fedorovich at Columbia Restaurant Group.

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  • February 2, 2021
Real estate firm adds $1 billion in sales volume in one year

Sales volume is up 37.7% year-over-year at John R. Wood Properties.

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  • February 2, 2021
Low-country seafood restaurant cooks up debut in region

Outer Banks Boil Co. plans to open three locations in the region, the first in St. Pete Beach.

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  • February 1, 2021
Law firm names new managing shareholder

Doug Szabo began his career with Henderson Franklin in 1987.

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  • February 1, 2021
Legislators guard against frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits

Top officials promise to fast-track legislation.

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  • February 1, 2021
Construction management firm names vice president

Rod Nobrega's portfolio totals more than $250 million worth of construction in Southwest Florida.

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  • February 1, 2021
Area attorney files class-action lawsuit against trading app Robinhood

The lawsuit, filed in the Middle District of Florida, seeks more than $5 million dollars in damages.

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  • February 1, 2021
South Florida mayor teaches region business relocation lessons

Miami mayor delivers on promises to help.

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  • February 1, 2021
Hospital, rehab giant plan $35 million facility in region

The joint venture between Tampa General Hospital and Kindred Healthcare LLC will operate the 59-bed, inpatient rehabilitation center to meet a growing demand in the Tampa Bay area.

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  • February 1, 2021
Acquisitions of three diverse firms put spot spotlight on region

Trio of deals help show how region's economy has succeeded in industry diversification.

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  • January 31, 2021
Homegrown Sarasota area tech firm acquired for $437 million

Star2Star was founded in 2006.

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  • January 29, 2021
Beach motel sells for $23.5 million, buyer plans luxury condos

The Gulf Beach Resort Motel is at 930 Benjamin Franklin Dr. on Lido Key in Sarasota. It was built in 1950.

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  • January 29, 2021
Tiny home community, facing big demand, plans major expansion

Escape Tampa Bay Village is expanding from about 10 homes to about 40 homes.

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  • January 29, 2021
Private equity firm buys area robotics manufacturing firm

Sean Dotson founded RND Automation in 2005.

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