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  • July 31, 2018
Holy roll: Company’s growth surges in wake of move to former church

Squaremouth, a St. Petersburg, Florida, company that pioneered a comparison engine for travel insurance products, has been recognized as a top workplace in the state and seen its revenue top $10 million in 2017.

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  • July 30, 2018
University elevates provost to presidency

Jeffrey Senese has been elected president of Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. He became provost of the Catholic institution in January.

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  • July 27, 2018
Homebuilder appoints controller for west Florida team

PulteGroup, one of the nation’s largest homebuilding companies, appointed Branden Clarke controller at its west Florida division, based in Tampa.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 27, 2018
Apartment sales continuing on strong job, population growth

Gulf Coast apartment complexes like the Tuscany Bay Apartments in Tampa purchased recently by Canada's Starlight investments as part of a $117 million deal have remained highly desired by investors seeking yields.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 27, 2018
Plant City retail center trades for $29 million

JBL Asset Management buys Plant City retail center for $29 million in keeping with its strategy to acquire properties near thriving urban hubs

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Brian Hartz
  • July 27, 2018
Many lines in the water for area developer

James Ramos of Tampa has focused on cultivating a successful career second act in property development and investment.

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  • July 26, 2018
Beachfront hotel completes renovation project

The Beach House Suites by The Don CeSar, sister property of The Don CeSar hotel, one of the more prominent lodging properties in the region, recently completed a renovation project. The cost of the project wasn’t disclosed.

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  • July 25, 2018
Area university launches first doctoral program

The University of Tampa becomes an option for nursing practice PhD candidates.

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  • July 24, 2018
Former cigar company HQ sells for $4.7M

Franklin Street negotiated the sale of a 7.6-acre site in Tampa, which formerly housed a cigar company, for $4.7 million.

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  • July 23, 2018
Pier project adds new tenants, including rooftop bar

The new St. Pete Pier's list of attractions continues to grow with the addition of cafes, restaurants, a classroom and a bait and tackle shop set to appear at the St. Petersburg, Florida, landmark when it reopens in 2019.

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  • July 20, 2018
Aquarium makes a splash with executive hire

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida, has appointed Margo Wolanin, a fundraising expert, as its new chief development officer.

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  • July 20, 2018
Region's CRE markets show enduring momentum in 2018 first half

Despite rising interest rates and the prolonged growth cycle, Gulf Coast commercial real estate's deal velocity continued unabated in the first half of 2018, notching $1.16 billion for the region's Top 10 deals

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • July 20, 2018
Greystar buys Tampa apartments for $82 million

Greystar Real Estate Partners of Charleston, S.C. adds to area portfolio of multifamily rental properties by buying the Avana Westchase complex in Tampa for $82 million

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • July 20, 2018
New York firm commits to provide equity for planned 53-story Tampa tower

New York financier GPB Capital commits to provide equity to Riverwalk Place, a planned 53-story mixed-use tower from Feldman Equities and Two Roads Development in downtown Tampa

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • July 18, 2018
Area coffee firm’s cafes to appear in 130 Publix stores

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kahwa Coffee Roasters has struck a deal with Publix Super Markets Inc. that will see Kahwa-branded cafes open in 130 Publix stores throughout the southeast.

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