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The Quay Sarasota project will include residential, retail, hotel and office space.

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Giant manufacturer, coming off slight dip in sales, names new CEO

Welbilt Inc., a New Port Richey, Florida-based foodservice equipment manufacturer, has hired William Johnson as its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 9.

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Homebuilder acquires 56 lots for nearly $2 million

D.R. Horton acquired homesites in Lindsford in Fort Myers, bringing its total number of lots purchased to 936.

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  • October 29, 2018
Hospital names new chief of staff

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's new officers will serve on the Medical Executive Committee.

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  • October 29, 2018
Cheers! New craft distillery debuts in area

Dark Door Spirits, Tampa, Florida's newest craft distillery, has debuted its inaugural products, Spirit of Probition gin and Spirit of IPA whiskey.

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  • October 29, 2018
Block of retail welcomes new, unique tenant

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Resource Center adds to diversity of offerings on Fifth Avenue South in Naples.

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  • October 26, 2018
Pastry company announces mobile franchise opportunities

Sarasota-based Le Macaron French Pastries has more than 50 cafés.

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  • October 26, 2018
Joint $139M manufacturing venture produces 350 jobs

Siemens and Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp., a subsidiary of Palm Beach Gardens-based Sequa Corp., have opened an ambitious joint venture, a manufacturing facility known as Advanced Airfoil Components, in Hillsborough County, Florida.

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  • October 26, 2018
Homebuilder seizes on popularity of farmhouse trend at new community

At Canoe Creek in Parrish, Neal Communities is planning 621 homes.

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  • October 26, 2018
Systemic growth: Law firm has plans for global support hub in area

Baker McKenzie, an international law firm that generated $2.9 billion in revenue last year, plans to build a new global support facility in Tampa, Florida, that will employ 300 people when it opens in 2020.

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  • October 26, 2018
Brevity — the soul of branding?

Valley National Bank has shortened its brand name to "Valley" and given its logo a makeover as it consolidates its new foothold in the Tampa, Florida, market.

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  • October 26, 2018
Seminar to help business operators step up to the plate

Law, consulting firms host event to give guidance to create and operate a “championship business.”

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  • October 26, 2018
General contractor hires new lead attorney from major national firm

Christian Young leaves Suffolk to join DeAngelis Diamond as general counsel. He will oversee all aspects of company’s legal department.

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Andrew Watson, 33, is the founder and CEO of Built, a Tampa, Florida-based custom furniture company.

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