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  • November 13, 2019
Region’s largest public company to be acquired for $5.4B

Tech Data Corp. has agreed to be acquired, for $5.4 billion, by an affiliate of funds managed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management Inc.

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  • November 12, 2019
With new office, bank grows presence in fast-growing county

The Bank of Tampa has expanded to Pasco County, one of the fastest-growing areas in the Tampa Bay region, opening a new loan production office in New Port Richey.

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  • November 12, 2019
Iconic downtown office, retail building sold for $4.4 million

The downtown Fort Myers deal went from start to close in 65 days.

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  • November 12, 2019
Airline announces new nonstop route from Pennsylvania

Allegiant will now serve 21 nonstop destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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  • November 11, 2019
Entrepreneur showered with another award

MY Shower Door has been a leader in the Southwest Florida glass sector since 2003.

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  • November 11, 2019
Man sentenced to five years in prison for mortgage scheme

Ben Handa was also ordered to pay $180,000 in restitution.

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  • November 11, 2019
Marketing firm opens new office in area

McGuire Marketing also has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Vermont and Atlanta.

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  • November 8, 2019
Firm named exclusive listing broker for 18-story condominium

Seaward Development announced a partnership with Michael Saunders for the final 60% of sales at Epoch.

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  • November 8, 2019
Chicken salad restaurant chain expands in region

Chicken Salad Chick plans to bring its brand of southern-inspired chicken salad offerings to more diners in the Tampa Bay region, opening a restaurant in Brandon, east of Tampa, on Dec. 10.

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  • November 8, 2019
Sarasota's Main Plaza sells for $20 million

Belpointe REIT Inc., of Greenwich, Conn., has purchased Sarasota's Main Plaza for $20 milion and plans a series of new apartments and offices on the 8.5-acre, downtown site.

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  • November 8, 2019
Restaurant group expanding its offerings with a new concept

Eatery will offer simple Italian comfort food with Grappa bar.

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  • November 8, 2019
Bank backs development project with $664M loan

Arkansas bank has increased its construction loan portfolio nationwide.

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  • November 8, 2019
Aquatic transportation service returns to area waterway

The Cross-Bay Ferry opens for a third season; Tampa mayor calls for it to be a permanent fixture.

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  • November 8, 2019
Student housing is one "sexy" CRE food group

Colliers International's Dorothy Jackman was among the first to recognize the potential for student housing and build a career around it.

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  • November 8, 2019
q&a | Daniel Lesser

Hotel expert Daniel Lesser of LW Hospitality Advisors in New York believes lodging properties will continue to actively trade in 2020, despite some economic challenges

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