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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 7, 2024
Starbucks employees in Clearwater ask feds for union vote

The workers are joining a growing group of employees at the coffee shop chain, including one in Tampa, that have organized.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 6, 2024
2 dog bars in region on USA Today’s 10 best list for 2024

St. Petersburg and Sarasota are home to two of the best dog bars in the country, according to USA Today.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 26, 2024
Bloomin' Brands names Delta executive new CEO

The Tampa restaurant chain has named Michael Spanos as its new leader replacing David Deno.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 8, 2025
Brandon memory care center sold as part of $23 million portfolio

The Hillsborough County facility was one of five properties sold after previous owner defaulted on debt.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 10, 2024
Publix opens first Kentucky store

Publix Super Markets has opened its first store in Kentucky and its first liquor store outside of Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2024
Lee County gets 30-day reprieve on flood insurance downgrade

County officials say FEMA has granted the extension in an effort to allow the county to retain ranking that qualified it for a 25% discount.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 30, 2024
Bradenton furniture maker to pay $100K for overtime violations

It was not the first time Alumatech Furniture Manufacturing was found to have violated labor laws, the U.S. Department of Labor reports.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 3, 2024
Feds: Sysco West Coast Florida to pay $130K over hiring discrimination

A Palmetto facility was found to have violated federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of sex, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 29, 2024
New Pinellas County residents flock to one city: St. Petersburg

Mayor Ken Welch releases office vacancies, list of top taxpayers and top private employers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 19, 2024
Fort Myers lab-testing giant promotes pair to C-Suite level roles

Fort Myers-based cancer-focused genetic testing services firm NeoGenomics has promoted two officials to the senior leadership team.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 13, 2024
Lakewood Ranch construction company names new president

A pair of leaders at Lakewood Ranch-based Tandem Construction have been promoted.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 16, 2024
With $1 billion in the pipeline, Fort Myers real estate firm is moving

LSI Cos. will move into a new headquarters building in September to adjust for growth in business and personnel.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 4, 2025
Rock star selling waterfront Sarasota estate for $10 million

Stu Cook, the bassist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, put his San Remo Estates house on the market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 23, 2025
South Tampa staple English pub sets reopening date in new spot

The Oxford Commons establishment Mad Dogs and Englishmen is back to bangers and mash.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 8, 2025
Polk County’s SouthState completes $457 million sale of branches

The Winter Haven bank sold the branches in six states to a New York investor but is leasing them back.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 17, 2023
Naples museum rehires CEO in new role

The children's museum kept calling her back to a role, Dena Rae Hancock says.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By 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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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2025
Report: Southwest Florida, Tampa renters fight for fewer available apartments

A new study finds there are 9 renters in Tampa and 7 renters in SWFL for every available apartment.

  • Florida
  • By Holtz Builders |
  • July 4, 2025
Making a Splash

Wilderness at the Smokies expanded with Holtz Builders—40,000 square feet, zero disruption, award-winning results.

  • Holtz Builders
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 23, 2024
Plant City manufacturing site sold for nearly $22 million

The Brennan Investment Group plans to more than double the existing Sonoco Products facility to nearly a half-million square feet.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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