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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 14, 2010
Government Digest 1/14/10

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 30, 2021
Developer pulls plan for apartments and townhomes, but vows project is not dead

Firm, in planning more "collaboration with the community," intends to resubmit rezoning application in hot part of Tampa.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 17, 2020
Area banker takes passion for region to new heights

Chad Loar, a banking executive on the rise, has been named to the chairman’s post at the Tampa Bay Partnership. He takes the helm at a unique time.

  • Finance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 20, 2017
Capital intensive

Consider 1997 the year Florida's banking industry witnessed the equivalent of a gust of wind on a dandelion. That's the year NationsBank announced it would buy Barnett Banks, Florida's largest homegrown banking institution for $15.5 billion.

  • Finance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 15, 2017
Rubber Soul

Rent-to-own industry veteran Larry Sutton found success with an innovative approach to selling tires. Will his 'rent and roll' philosophy boost his company to national prominence?

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 29, 2016
Corporate Report

Marketing firm acquires Web design business; Hotel developer reworks management team; Hospital board fills vacant seat; Dental group announces five affiliations; Executive named to national retail post; Economic development office launches program

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • June 24, 2024
Meet the crew at SRQ that helps keep planes up in the air

Sarasota-based Aviotec is the airport's 'eyes and hands' that maintains private aircraft and commercial jets.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Dominic M. Calabro |
  • November 1, 2024
Florida tax watchdog urges state to implement post-storm fixes

Florida TaxWatch says rebuilding after Helene and Milton will be a “multi-year endeavor.’ The state, the organization adds, can help by not overdoing it and over-complicating things on the taxation side.

  • Opinion
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  • By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan |
  • March 6, 2025
Navigating a whitewater world: Leadership in uncertain times

Adaptability and resilience are two important skills when handling constant disruption.

  • Advice
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 6, 2025
901-home community in Parrish marks new concept for national developer

Del Webb Explore North River Ranch will appeal to all ages, not just those 55 and up.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 17, 2023
Former dog track set to become family and sports entertainment hot spot

The $7 million bowling alley and entertainment center in Bonita Springs strikes right balance of cool and fun.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 5, 2025
Ratings firm says regulators give pass to big banks with weak capital ratios

Weiss Ratings disputes the Federal Communications Commission's position on determining a bank's financial soundness.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2024
Benderson's vision to transform The Crossings at Siesta Key moves forward

Plans are to redevelop the former Southgate Mall in a mixed-use lifestyle center that includes up to 848 residential units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 21, 2026
Prominent Tampa financial adviser, philanthropist dead at 57

Stephen Segundo was well known for both his expert financial advice as principal of Private Wealth Group and his heart for family, friendship and making his community a better place.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 10, 2023
St. Pete foundation names former deputy mayor its new CEO

The organization heard from over 175 community members during its nationwide search.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 27, 2023
Clearwater aviation firms adds new planes through acquisition

3B Aviation founder Nick Barrows will join the FlyUSA team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 29, 2023
Health care nonprofit names CEO for three area hospitals

Mike Murrill has been with AdventHealth for more than 20 years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 2, 2023
University joins select, invitation-only group of North American schools

USF is the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 17, 2023
Former NFL team doctor joins SWFL medical giant in leadership role

Dr. Thomas Hunt has a varied career in musculoskeletal medicine

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 8, 2023
774-unit Pinellas County apartment complex sells for $203.9 million

Lansbrook Village apartments, a Palm Harbor complex, was bought by an investment fund belonging to Bell Partners out of North Carolina.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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