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Q&A: Paul Rutledge

Paul Rutledge, a senior vice president at commercial real estate brokerage JLL, talks about the state of the industry, the recent International Council of Shopping Centers' conference in Orlando, and what concerns him about the retail industry today.

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University's succession plan kicks into high gear

The University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, is gearing up for a search for its next president.

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Bank Director magazine has released the somewhat surprising results of its latest technology survey.

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Sembler completes renovation of Disston Plaza

The Sembler Co. has completed its 10-month renovation to Disston Plaza in St. Petersburg, with a new Publix Super Markets Inc. store and improvements to lighting, roofing, landscaping and signage.

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Golisano Children’s Hospital personnel and others will have their heads shaved by youthful patients in observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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Bank names new loan operations management team

Charlotte State Bank & Trust promotes three representing nearly 70 years of banking experience.

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  • September 20, 2018
Colorado fuel technology firm targets area for $10M facility

MLMC Florida’s move will create 45 jobs in Plant City.

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Organization names new vice president of external relations

Lynn Hobeck Bates was most recently communications/PR manager with Visit Sarasota County.

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  • September 20, 2018
Airport reports record-breaking August passenger traffic

Southwest Florida International Airport serves more than 501,000 travelers, up 4.1% over August 2017.

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Homebuilder opens new 107-house community

Homes in Rivo Lakes start in the mid-$400,000s.

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  • September 19, 2018
Developer unveils first office renderings from mixed-use project

Bromley Companies has revealed renderings of what the first of three new Class A office towers will look like when its $500 million, 22-acre Midtown Tampa neighborhood development is complete in 2020.

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Cancer surgery center earns top ranking

Shipley Cardiothoracic Center only facility in Florida and one of six in the U.S. to earn 3-star rating.

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Master-planned community sees 86 home sales

So far in 2018, 838 homes have been sold in West Villages Florida.

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Consulting firm on the rise names new president

Stonehill, a Tampa, Florida-based management consulting firm, has appointed Troy Atlas, formerly of Raymond James, as its new president.

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The Francis in downtown Sarasota set to close this fall

Tableside restaurant Group decidedes to close the popular Francis meeting and event space at 1289 N. Palm Ave. in downtown Sarasota to focus on its restaurants, including Louies Modern.

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