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Venice Area Chamber of Commerce president, CEO, passed away Aug. 12.

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Airline expands service to New York City

Delta Airlines adds nonstop flights to the John F. Kennedy Airport.

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Prominent land planner adds extra gig

Joel Freedman joined Shumaker Advisors Florida LLC.

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Sarasota Bradenton International Airport received the grant from the FAA.

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Industry veteran brings 34 years of experience with brand to new role

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New waterfront restaurant in the works

Gather is the latest concept from the group behind Fathoms Restaurant & Bar and The French Press in the Cape Harbour Marina.

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Health care firm promotes former media executive

Sandi Wall is the chief marketing officer at Sarasota Orthopedic Associates.

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Firm acquires collegiate apparel maker

Public Identity Inc. adds $6 million in value to Seminole-based Superior Uniform Group's BAMKO division

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Chicago-area real estate star takes on Naples

Longtime Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage agent Dawn McKenna expands beyond Chicago suburbs.

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Movie theater goes luxury in $3M project

Regal Cinemas has renewed its lease for the Hollywood 20 movie theater on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.

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Developer opens 160-unit senior living complex

Diamond Oaks Village is in Bonita Springs.

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IT company to expand in area, add 20 jobs

Gov. Scott announced the creation of 20 new jobs at IT provider Think Anew.

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