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Amanda Postma
September 19, 2023

Family of banks unite under one name after 94 years

The Crews brand saw an opportunity to unite after technology in the industry became more prominent.

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Jim Stinson
September 18, 2023

Seacoast Bank to focus on client management before more acquisitions

The Stuart-based bank is focusing on clients, says its Tampa market president.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Jim Stinson
September 15, 2023

Another tech firm relocates to Tampa Bay as West Coast costs rise

California companies, in flee-mode for years, are more and more looking at Florida as a No. 1 option.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
September 13, 2023

Tamarac's incentive packages an example of how towns can compete

The small South Florida city is getting creative to help lure developers that will revitalize its commercial districts and give residents what they want.

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Jim Stinson
September 12, 2023

Miami medical marijuana company moves headquarters to Tampa

Fluent's C-suite decided it could no longer tolerate the high cost of Miami.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Amanda Postma
September 11, 2023

Murder mystery show founders play up big expansion plans

When the Pineapple Kitchen Mysteries began selling out two or three months in advance, Jenny and Mike Schenk quickly shifted to expand.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Amanda Postma
September 8, 2023

Local company's revenue drops 16% after Facebook hack

Now the marketing director is worried they'll lose their 41,000 followers with Facebook not taking the claim seriously.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Amanda Postma
September 4, 2023

Prolific homebuilder tackles new niche: Attainable housing

SimplyDwell Homes is focused on becoming a leader of attainable housing in Manatee County.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Brian Hartz
August 25, 2023

Farm, winery squeezes new revenue streams with fruitful expansion

Sometimes the best business ideas come from raw experimentation, rather than a specific plan. A fast-growing Plant City winery is Exhibit A.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Amanda Postma
August 21, 2023

Manatee County sustainable community garners national attention

Bradenton-based Pearl Homes was recognized as a LEED Power Builder for its work on a net-zero community in Cortez.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Amanda Postma
August 16, 2023

Trucking company rolls ahead on ambitions expansion plans

Venice-based trucking and logistics firm D-Trans nears completion on a significant expansion project, which includes 50 new jobs.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Jim Stinson
August 14, 2023

Popular St. Pete Cali-Mex restaurant to add second location

Even in growing, the leadership at Red Mesa Group has learned that in restaurants a key ingredient is simplicity.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Amanda Postma
August 7, 2023

The friendly business card has a new foe: Digitalization

The business card industry considers a paperless future.

Florida

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Louis Llovio
August 3, 2023

FPL spends $70 million on land in Myakka City and Immokalee

Florida Power & Light bought 7,000 acres along the Gulf Coast as it pours more than $30 billion into its statewide solar program.

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Jim Stinson
July 26, 2023

St. Petersburg condo complex for cars sells half its units before finish

Motocave won't open until next year, but car owners are already buying space in the car condo club.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Family of banks unite under one name after 94 years

Seacoast Bank to focus on client management before more acquisitions

Another tech firm relocates to Tampa Bay as West Coast costs rise

Tamarac's incentive packages an example of how towns can compete

Miami medical marijuana company moves headquarters to Tampa

Murder mystery show founders play up big expansion plans

Local company's revenue drops 16% after Facebook hack

Prolific homebuilder tackles new niche: Attainable housing

Farm, winery squeezes new revenue streams with fruitful expansion

Manatee County sustainable community garners national attention

Trucking company rolls ahead on ambitions expansion plans

Popular St. Pete Cali-Mex restaurant to add second location

The friendly business card has a new foe: Digitalization

FPL spends $70 million on land in Myakka City and Immokalee

St. Petersburg condo complex for cars sells half its units before finish

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