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Area university launches first doctoral program

The University of Tampa becomes an option for nursing practice PhD candidates.

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Contractor names project manager

Stevens Construction names D. Alan Bennett as project manager for health care and commercial construction

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Group acquires area manufacturing company

The acquisition of Sarasota-based countertop and cabinetry installation business Sterling Manufacturing is Interior Logic Group's third acquisition in Florida.

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Former cigar company HQ sells for $4.7M

Franklin Street negotiated the sale of a 7.6-acre site in Tampa, which formerly housed a cigar company, for $4.7 million.

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Manufacturer acquires complementary business for $360 million

Through Western Window Systems acquisition, Venice-based PGT Innovations expects to gain a platform throughout the Western U.S., including California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii.

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Passengers up, flights down at airport

Southwest Florida International Airport passenger count June 2018

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  • July 23, 2018
Manufacturer announces new VP and corporate controller

Raoul Quijada, PGT Innovations' new vice president and corporate controller, has worked with companies including Western Union, Newell, Systemax Inc. and Ominto Inc.

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Pier project adds new tenants, including rooftop bar

The new St. Pete Pier's list of attractions continues to grow with the addition of cafes, restaurants, a classroom and a bait and tackle shop set to appear at the St. Petersburg, Florida, landmark when it reopens in 2019.

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Interior design company names new operations manager

Clive Daniel Home names Scott Kiingbiel operations manager for Naples showroom

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  • July 20, 2018
Aquarium makes a splash with executive hire

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida, has appointed Margo Wolanin, a fundraising expert, as its new chief development officer.

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Business leaders take ballpark pitch to the people

Jason Woody, a leader of the Tampa Bay Rays 100, a group of business leaders supporting the team's bid for a new ballpark, spoke to community groups about the project and how it could be financed.

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High-wage, primary-industry jobs on the rise

Pinellas County Economic Development reports that the growth of high-wage, primary-industry jobs in the county has vastly exceeded expectations set out four years ago.

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Technology group holds workshop for robotics competition

Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership FIRST robotics competition promotes STEM learning

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  • July 20, 2018
Region's CRE markets show enduring momentum in 2018 first half

Despite rising interest rates and the prolonged growth cycle, Gulf Coast commercial real estate's deal velocity continued unabated in the first half of 2018, notching $1.16 billion for the region's Top 10 deals

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  • July 20, 2018
Greystar buys Tampa apartments for $82 million

Greystar Real Estate Partners of Charleston, S.C. adds to area portfolio of multifamily rental properties by buying the Avana Westchase complex in Tampa for $82 million

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