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Naples philanthropist, Paychex founder gives $85M to SWFL nonprofits

Tom Golisano credits his company and its employees with enabling him to donate on a wide and sustained scale.

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  • November 18, 2024
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After 30 years leading Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, a search firm has been contracted to recruit President and CEO Rick Piccolo's replacement.

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Naples ranked No. 1 on the list of best cities in the country for retirees in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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The newly completed 137,000-square-foot store is off of State Road 54 in a booming part of the county.

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Naples developers secure $114M loan for luxury residential project

With financing in place, construction can begin on 15-story building not far from famed 5th Avenue district.

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  • November 18, 2024
Contractor named for downtown Sarasota luxury condo tower

Kolter Urban will partner with Moss Construction to build Ritz-Carlton Residents, Sarasota Bay.

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  • November 17, 2024
40-year-old Tampa steel company sells for $79.5 million

A Canadian company is buying Tampa Bay Steel allowing it to expand into the Florida market.

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  • November 17, 2024
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Seaire will bring a new “lagoon lifestyle” to Parrish, according to the Tampa developer that has made lagoons a signature offering.

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  • November 16, 2024
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Author and publisher Helen A. Rich, who received care at Tampa General Hospital, donated $8.5 million with the goal of creating a breast cancer center within the TGH Cancer Institute.

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