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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 15, 2024
Tampa Starbucks employees vote to unionize

The store on North Dale Mabry is the eighth in Florida to become a union shop.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 15, 2024
First quarter sales at St. Pete condo tower hit $50 million on strength of penthouses

The developers of the Residences at 400 Central say that they've sold four penthouses thus far this year, including three in the past 30 days.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 14, 2024
390-apartment community coming to Tampa's Gasworx

A Chicago investment firm is partnering with local developers to build the multifamily community in the new development between downtown Tampa and Ybor City.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • May 13, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A pair of Sarasota land deals for nearly $25 million pace the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 12, 2024
Tampa apartment owner pays $134 million for waterfront complex

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a credit union moves into a former Venice insurance office, a restaurant chain looks for space in Tampa, and a luxury Naples car dealer gets a new store.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 11, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays make a last stand, with future now up to St. Pete City Council

As St. Petersburg's governing body takes up a $6 billion team-led redevelopment with a stadium, the Rays president says a move — out of Tampa Bay — remains possible without an agreement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 10, 2024
Breeze Airways begins new routes from Tampa to South Carolina

Breeze Airways has been rapidly expanding its Florida route network.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 9, 2024
Mortgage investor moves HQ to Tampa from New Jersey

Roemanu, which originates and invests in business purpose mortgages in the U.S. and U.K., will have its joint headquarters with a subsidiary in the city while keeping a presence in New Jersey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 9, 2024
Liz Dimmitt drives museum, auto dealership forward with continual change

“We had to decide ‘This too shall pass.’ That was a scary time, but we had faith that sooner or later the world would have to open back up.” –Liz Dimmitt, Dimmitt Chevrolet/Fairgrounds St. Pete

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • May 9, 2024
Katie Pemble found her entrepreneurial stride later in her career

“Let there be some frivolity. You did this because you wanted to, so enjoy it. And trust your instincts. Trust yourself and what you’re bringing.” –Katie Pemble, Adelphi Trust Co.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • May 8, 2024
Tech company uses AI-connected program to save hospitals millions

Bridging the gap between humans and machine learning requires a combination of finesse and force — and even though the finished product saves time and money, it requires lots of patience.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 7, 2024
Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement

David Deno announced his retirement Tuesday but will stay on as the company searches for his replacement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 7, 2024
Gulf Coast mall owners grapple with bankrupt retailer Rue21 closing stores

Joining Macy’s and Express, teen fashion retailer Rue21 is closing its 11 local stores — and 30 in Florida — after filing for bankruptcy for the third time.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 6, 2024
375 Tampa apartments coming after developer gets $63 million in financing

The apartment complex will be built in MetWest International, a prominent mixed-use project near Tampa International, Raymond James Stadium and International Plaza.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 6, 2024
Businessman convicted of blowing COVID funds on gambling debts

A 54-year-old Tampa man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after being found guilty by a local jury.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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