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Brand new hotel opens just in time to shelter East Coast residents from Hurricane Dorian

The hotel ultimately had about 80% of its 103 suites occupied in early September.

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Leaders at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank and First Citrus Bank discuss the strategies that have allowed them to not only survive, but thrive, in a post-recession era of industry consolidation.

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National professional services firm consolidates its position in local market

The strategic merger will create a new accounting powerhouse in Tampa Bay.

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Team up: Outsourcing, insurance pros join forces

Outsourcing veteran Daneen Gurney has been lured out of retirement by the chance to launch her own professional employer organization with Ryan Clegg, owner and operator of Clearwater, Florida-based Clegg Insurance.

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Seagate Development has established itself as a problem solver

Fort Myers-based firm has created a specialty out of generalizing — for itself and others.

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What They're Saying: CBRE Group

Technology-related jobs have posted significant growth in the Tampa area over the past few years as the area emerges a hub for the sector.

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MetLife to stay at Highwoods Preserve

MetLife has renewed its 176,000-square-foot lease in Highwoods Properties' Highwoods Preserve project in North Tampa, one of the largest office commitments in the region since early 2018.

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Gateway Professional Centre sells for $45.2 million

TerraCap Management of Bonita Springs has sold the four-building Gateway Professional Centre office complex in Sarasota to Boston-based Taurus Investment Holdings of Boston for $45.2 million.

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Restaurant group names chief operating officer

Prior to joining American Dreams Restaurant Group, Michelle Schlingmann worked at Feld Entertainment for six years.

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  • September 19, 2019
RV dealership names new vice president

Keith Foerster has joined Lazydays, a leading RV retailer based in Tampa, Florida, as vice president of service operations.

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Doctor, entrepreneur, joins advisory board

The physician has owned and operated multiple urgent care centers in Southwest Florida.

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  • September 18, 2019
Private equity firm buys area HVAC business

Aria Capital Investments Inc., based in Lutz, Florida, is the new owner of Air Quality Control, a St. Petersburg HVAC company.

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Parcel sold for nearly $2 million, apartment complex planned for site

The buyer plans to develop the land into a four-floor apartment complex with 47 units.

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Cabinetry firm woos new executive

The company's new executive previously served as the president of Dianne Lorraine Design.

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Multi-state insurance company appoints general counsel

Lisa Thompson previously served as senior vice president of legal and compliance for Bankers Insurance Co.

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