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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • July 14, 2020
Lender funds nearly 2,000 PPP loans, opens three branches during pandemic

Tampa, Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union has been busier than ever during the coronavirus pandemic, opening three new branches and funding more than 1,900 Paycheck Protection Program loans, totaling $49.5 million.

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  • July 13, 2020
Financial institution to open ‘net zero’ branch

Dunedin-based Achieva Credit Union's new "net-zero" branch in Pasco County is scheduled for completion in September.

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  • July 10, 2020
Consumer finance company names new CFO

Nicholas Financial Inc., a Clearwater, Florida-based consumer finance firm specializing in auto loans, has named Irina Nashtatik its chief financial officer.

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  • July 9, 2020
Area restaurant expands to new waterfront development

St. Petersburg, Florida-based restaurant Naked Farmer has opened its second location at Sparkman Wharf in Tampa.

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  • July 8, 2020
Cybersecurity firm, despite pandemic challenges, posts 25% growth in Q2

KnowBe4 CEO Stu Sjouwerman says the Clearwater, Florida-based cybersecurity firm's "hypergrowth" continued in the second quarter, with a 25% increase in sales.

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  • July 7, 2020
Area boat dealer acquires superyacht brokerage

With the acquisition of Northrop & Johnson, Clearwater, Florida-based MarineMax Inc. has greatly expanded its presence in the global superyacht brokerage and services industry.

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  • July 5, 2020
Former Dairy Queen CEO, Walmart exec, join area company’s board

The new Bloomin’ Brands board members stem from an April agreement between the restaurant company and JANA Partners.

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  • July 2, 2020
Health care system expands in region

BayCare Health System adds to its network of urgent care clinics.

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  • June 30, 2020
Company buys largest motorhome dealership in Indiana

The announced acquisition of Total Value RV is part of Lazydays’ geographic expansion strategy.

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  • June 29, 2020
High-end hotel executive  leaves Florida Keys to run area resort

TradeWinds Island Resorts also promoted its head of marketing to hotel manager.

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  • June 29, 2020
Tech firm hires new leaders, including a former Netflix executive

ReliaQuest brings on new leaders to help grow its GreyMatter platform.

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  • June 26, 2020
Hotel management, development firm opens new hotel

SpringHill Suites Lakeland, a new hotel in Lakeland, Florida, officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 25.

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  • June 26, 2020
Watch this space: Tech firm shakes up property management, marketing

ID Plans is a Tampa, Florida, tech company that uses a web-based platform called ID 360 to help commercial property owners nationwide manage and market properties.

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  • June 25, 2020
Nascent car wash chain breaks ground on second location

Woodie’s Wash Shack, a nascent car wash brand inspired by early 1960s surf culture, has begun construction on its first of several Hillsborough County, Florida, locations.

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  • June 24, 2020
Hardware giant to open new distribution center in region

Ace Hardware Corp. plans to move its local retail support center, currently located in Tampa, to a new facility in Plant City, Florida.

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