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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 1, 2024
$144M Fort Myers landscape firm announces acquisitions, military contract

Juniper Landscaping is growing in the Panhandle and Southeast Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 21, 2024
USF among first US colleges with plans for AI, cybersecurity school

The University of South Florida will create a college focused on the rapidly evolving fields of AI, cybersecurity and computing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 5, 2024
Bonita Springs firm to study cannabis financing

Green Check, a fintech company connecting hemp and cannabis commerce, partnered with two entities to produce a research report examining cannabis debt and equity financing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 4, 2024
Michael Saunders & Co. joins Forbes Global Properties

The Sarasota-based real estate firm is part of an exclusive group of top-tier agencies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 17, 2025
SRQ took hit in Q4, saw 2024 passenger traffic dip

Hurricanes and a software glitch were among the challenges that Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport faced in 2024.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 24, 2023
Carrabba's Italian Grill launches app, offers free dessert

Tampa-based Carrabba's Italian Grill will give away free dessert if you download its new mobile app and will offer exclusive benefits.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 1, 2023
Tampa Bay credit union expands again, buying a 900-client insurance firm

Achieva Credit Union continues offering more financial services for clients and customers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 1, 2023
After mass shooting, Tampa council member seeks temporary curfew of Ybor businesses

The move is on the agenda for the Nov. 2 meeting.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 7, 2023
Clearwater fraud protection firm fined $150K for using 'unfair' tactics

Chargebacks911 was founded 13 years ago.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 6, 2023
Business as usual for Clearwater company — despite NYSE delisting

A credit agreement with lenders remains in place after Digital Media Solutions was stripped of its place on the exchange.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 10, 2023
Fast-growing brokerage buys real estate company from controversial builder

Re/Max Alliance Group now has 13 offices in the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 22, 2023
Outdoor retailer REI sets mid-November opening date for Sarasota store

The Seattle-based outdoor gear and clothing brand's other store on the west coast of Florida is in Tampa.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 9, 2023
Sarasota botanical gardens sets opening for first phase of $72M project

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens says its first phase of its three-phase master plan for its downtown Sarasota campus will open to the public Jan. 11.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 7, 2025
Port Charlotte's Sunseeker resort sold for $200 million

Blackstone Real Estate has acquired the Allegiant Travel Co. property.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 7, 2025
St. Petersburg bank lays off employees as it cuts loan program

BayFirst Bank's decision to eliminate small balance loans through the SBA led to job reductions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 20, 2025
Cross Bay Ferry service returning to Tampa Bay

Following the suspension of the Cross Bay Ferry in April, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is looking for a new operator to bring back daily ferry service from Tampa to St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 15, 2024
Prime downtown Sarasota spot leased for high-end whiskey-centric eatery

A high-end bar and restaurant company is planning its debut in Sarasota with a fine-dining, whiskey-infused location in a coveted second-floor spot on Main Street.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 21, 2024
Sarasota commercial portfolio on the market for $77 million

The portfolio includes six properties and are all within a 1-mile radius on Cattleman and Fruitville roads.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 7, 2024
Manatee County to buy Seafood Shack for $13 million

The county plans to develop nearly 8.9 acres in Cortez into a public boating access facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 12, 2024
SWFL catering company delivers 15,000 hot meals in Sarasota, Tampa

Artichoke & Co. worked Thursday and Friday to get the meals from kitchen to helicopter to hungry people in need.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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