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Mergers–Acquisitions

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  • Elizabeth King
  • July 1, 2025
Sarasota, Naples senior communities acquired by NY investor

The independent living communities within Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay and Discovery Village Naples have changed ownership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • June 11, 2025
Bradenton biopharmaceutical company acquires North Carolina business

Continuity Biosciences has acquired Focal Medical.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 30, 2025
Sarasota financial firm acquired by national wealth advisory company

SRQ Wealth has been acquired by Carson Group.

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  • May 29, 2025
Sarasota golf course acquired, new management company hired

Serenoa Golf Club marks the entry into Florida for golf course management company Pinnacle Golf Properties.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 28, 2025
IMG Academy acquires sports recruiting company

The Bradenton sports education brand now owns two online recruiting networks.

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  • May 27, 2025
Sarasota, Fort Myers marketing firms merge

Avenue Media and Vectra Digital are teaming up to form a marketing agency for companies in the building, construction and home services industry.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 21, 2025
Manatee medical manufacturer acquired for $120 million

Biolife has become a subsidiary of Merit Medical Systems.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch wealth management firm acquired by national agency

IFS Advisors marks the 20th office nationwide for Cary Street Partners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 9, 2025
Texas company acquires Lakewood Ranch engineering firm

Morris Engineering & Consulting LLC was purchased by Pape-Dawson.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Laura Lyon
  • May 6, 2025
Clearwater aviation company acquires two firms, expands fleet

FlyUSA, a Clearwater-based aviation company, has acquired TRYP Air Charter and its affiliated company, MySky Aviation Solutions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 2, 2025
Venice aviation repair company acquired for $50M

Turbine Weld Industries of Venice was acquired by VSE Corporation of Miramar.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Laura Lyon
  • April 23, 2025
$9.5B Lakeland credit union to acquire Tallahassee bank

MidFlorida Credit Union, a longtime Polk County institution, is acquiring Prime Meridian Holding Co. and its subsidiary, Prime Meridian Bank.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Laura Lyon
  • April 16, 2025
Tampa gym franchisee acquires nine locations, plans major investment

The company now has 84 locations in five states.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Elizabeth King
  • April 15, 2025
First Watch acquires three Midwest franchise restaurants

The acquisitions are part of the corporate strategy as the daytime dining company aims for growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • April 8, 2025
Venice remodeling business acquired by Naples firm

A private equity firm in Naples purchased S&E Renovations Inc.

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