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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 27, 2025
15-plus acres off US 41 in north Manatee sold for $3.5 million

The deal involves two properties that will be used for an RV and boat storage facility, according to SVN Commercial Advisory Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 30, 2025
Forget DOGE and Musk: Lee County clerk introduces CoGE

The Lee County clerk says the role is designed to save taxpayer money.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Steve McGuinness, Georgia Regional Manager of Unicoat Industrial Roofing Corporation |
  • March 7, 2025
Transforming a Rusted Metal Roof into an Energy-Efficient Asset

The existing metal roof, once at risk of deterioration, was transformed into a long-term, energy-efficient asset— delivering sustainability, savings, and superior performance.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 26, 2023
St. Pete financial services giant reports record quarter and fiscal year

Longtime Tampa Bay finance giant Raymond James Financial says 2023 was a record revenue year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By 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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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 28, 2025
Tampa outsource call center firm names new CEO

Michael Flodin previously held executive positions at two other call center companies.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 7, 2025
Report: 5 metros in region among top US cities for construction workers

Cape Coral-Fort Myers leads the nation when it comes to how much of its workforce is employed in construction.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2025
Lee County Clerk saves nearly $800K, DOGE-style

Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes sent a budget to county commissioners that shaved 4.7% off the previous year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 25, 2025
Oak & Stone plans to open Cape Coral restaurant

The gourmet tavern will be the eighth restaurant for the brand on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 6, 2023
Longtime owner of Ybor City's La Segunda Bakery dies at 80

Tony Moré took great pride in the authenticity of La Segunda Bakery’s Cuban bread.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2024
Former Playboy president lists Siesta Key home for $20 million

Entrepreneur Randy Nicolau, former president of Playboy and founder of office furniture firm Poppin, has listed a waterfront home on Siesta Key for $19.95 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 7, 2024
Parisian-themed cafe chain from Texas eyes Tampa Bay

Plans of Sweet Paris are the second announcement of a French-style cafe chain in a month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 12, 2024
Lawyers vs. bankers fight over legal aid funding dies in Legislature

A pair of bills would have addressed a rule change that forced banks to pay higher interest payments for certain accounts.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 1, 2024
Family with construction firm buys interest in Sarasota soccer team

The Papanicholas family created an entity to join the Sarasota Paradise ownership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 22, 2024
$11.25 million for Fort Myers Beach house is 82% higher than record

The beachfront house’s sale price may be a sign that a long-awaited post-Ian price jump has arrived.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Fletcher Rush | Williams Parker |
  • September 30, 2024
A Common Mistake in Estate Planning, and How to Avoid it

When you sit down to discuss your last will with your attorney, make sure to discuss the assets you own and review the designated beneficiaries.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 23, 2025
North Port shopping center sells for $10.82M

An out-of-state investor has purchased North Port Village.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 27, 2025
Tampa General purchases 53-acre property north of region for $2.4M

TGH plans to build a new hospital, medical office building, energy plant and helicopter pad on the site, which is adjacent to the TGH Crystal River Emergency Center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 20, 2025
665 apartments open at two complexes in Venice

Adria and Maren are new apartment communities located off Laurel Road in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 7, 2026
Tampa food brokerage leader steps down, son takes on CEO role

Cammie Chatterton, who founded the company in 1993, will become chairwoman of the advisory board as her son, Chris Chatterton, steps into the CEO job.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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