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Hospitality industry confab picks area for major late summer event — in person

Connect's hospitality marketing event in Tampa in August is expected to provide a major economic boost for the region’s hospitality industry later this year.

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Area nonprofit exec takes leadership role at office cleaning firm

Trent Howe has worked in the nonprofit and for-profit worlds.

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  • January 9, 2021
From tequila to whiskey, alcohol sales are on the rise

Ecommerce sales of booze are reaching new highs.

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  • January 8, 2021
Social services nonprofit names new CEO

Arthur Lerman will continue to lead JFCS, using over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management.

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  • January 8, 2021
Pet supply company starts franchising efforts

Leo&Lucky's flagship store is in Parrish in Manatee County.

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  • January 7, 2021
Area equipment rental firm buys Texas company

Herc Holdings now has 12 locations in the Houston metropolitan area.

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  • January 7, 2021
Auto dealership expands out of Florida with acquisition

Crown Automotive Group now has three dealerships in Tennessee.

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  • January 7, 2021
United adds nonstop flights between Houston, area airport

The service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport will begin on Feb. 11.

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  • January 7, 2021
BlueGrace names chief marketing officer

Mark Derks joins Riverview logistics firm BlueGrace Logistics to lead brand development and strengthen the company’s executive team.

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  • January 6, 2021
With major purchase, area family plans one of the largest wineries in the Midwest

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. recently closed on a series of deals.

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  • January 6, 2021
New retail shopping center to be anchored by Publix

When completed, The Shoppes at Palmer Ranch will encompass 65,848 square feet of grocery, retail, medical and restaurants.

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  • January 5, 2021
Medical group adds six physician board members

Physicians join eight others on the board.

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  • January 5, 2021
Developers buy land in waterfront district for luxury multifamily homes, retail

Lennar Multifamily Communities acquired 1.65 acres and Kolter Urban acquired 1.15 acres at the Quay.

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  • January 5, 2021
Prominent land development firm buys site for $6 million

LSI Cos. brecently brokered a pair of deals.

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  • January 5, 2021
Area auto dealership founder, chairman dies at 85

Dwayne Hawkins was an 'inspirational and visionary leader,' says his son.

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