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Toll Bros. will build The Isles at Lakewood Ranch.

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The Gonzmart Family of Restaurants will open The Buccaneer on Longboat Key.

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NC bank expands Florida presence with deal

First Citizens Bank will acquire Tampa-based HomeBancorp Inc., the parent company of HomeBanc.

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Luxury community adds waterfront villas

Four builders will have homes in the new Miromar Lakes neighborhood.

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Fisher Phillips partner Steve Bernstein assumed chairman position of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

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Lindsey Touchette has worked in fundraising and development for more than 12 years.

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PODS Enterprises opened a new sales and service center in Reno, Nev.

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