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In the week's top commercial real estate news, Tervis’ former getting a new tenant in Venice, workforce apartments open in Lakeland, and an industrial property sells in Fort Myers.

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Ninja franchise makes Florida debut in Fort Myers

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$590 million Naples construction firm names new division head

DeAngelis Diamond named a new national director of safety and quality.

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Parkview Dental Partners acquired Lifetime Smiles Dental Care offices in Sarasota and St. Petersburg.

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The founder of popular Chicago-area chain Portillo’s and a local builder partnered on the homes and have listed them with a prominent national broker.

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Olivia and On Swann have Tampa locations and are expanding to the Sarasota market.

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HoneyBaked Ham CEO joins Bloomin’ Brands board

The Tampa-based restaurant has expanded the number of seats on its board of directors.

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Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee lands $4M gift for aquatic facility

Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Ronnie Shugar has donated $4 million to go toward a state-of-the-art aquatic facility on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life.

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Joann, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, announced Feb. 12 that it planned to shutter certain stores based on their performance.

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Indoor pickleball expanding Tampa Bay presence

The Maryland-based franchise is serving up almost two dozen locations.

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Bonita Springs development announces new eateries, service providers

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National builder to launch new Palmetto community after $7M land purchase

Residential community Pepper Grove, created by Los Angeles-based KB Home, will be located off 36th Avenue.

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