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Hospital system buys full ownership of large medical facility

The Bonita Springs facility will now solely be owned by Lee Health in an agreement that didn't reveal financial details.

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Area builder awarded contract for St. Pete Pier attraction

GATES Construction has been awarded the contract to build a Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille at the new St. Pete Pier, set to open in spring 2020.

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Nonprofit that promotes downtown names development director

Karen Corbin previously served as vice president of The Aviva Foundation, which supports Aviva – A Campus for Senior Life.

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In wake of sale, software firm makes two acquisitions

Tampa, Florida-based business automation software firm ConnectWise has acquired Continuum and ITBoost and entered into a strategic partnership with Webinfinity.

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Crack books, not beers: College bar makes way for science

The University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida, plans to expand its campus with a new building for biology and chemistry research.

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EDC under fire for name change

The Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. has changed its name to the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, drawing intense criticism from leaders on both sides of the bay.

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Carr joins Colliers' Tampa investment services team

Capital markets veteran Paul Carr has joined Colliers International's Tampa capital market team after stints with Cushman & Wakefield and Trammell Crow Co.

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Freezer space is catching fire

With new grocery chaIns, restaurants and other users in the market, refrigerated and freezer space is poised to gain momentum along the Gulf Coast as never before.

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A Crowdfunded Castille

Feldman Equities of Tampa took a distinctly different path --both geographically and in regards to financing -- in making its latest office building acquisition in the St. Petersburg suburban market of Gateway, by using a crowdfunded platform

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Virginia firm buys St. Petersburg apartments for $85 million

General Services Corp.'s $85 million deal for the Courtney at Bay Pines' apartments in St. Petersburg brings its Florida multifamily rental portfolio to a dozen properties.

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Tampa company adds to net lease portfolio

Generation Income Properties has nearly doubled the value of its net-lease portfolio with the purchase of a pair of office buildings in Virginia for $19 million

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  • October 31, 2019
Area restaurant opens second location

Libby’s Neighborhood Brasserie opened Thursday at 8445 Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • October 31, 2019
Area executive takes helm of national financial services board

Business development principal will chair the American Financial Services Association Business Partner Board.

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Executive peer advisory group launches new chapter in region

Organization provides forum for business executives to confidentially discuss challenges they face.

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Builder opens second community in new waterfront neighborhood

WCI has unveiled Inlet Shore in South Tampa’s Westshore Marina District.

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