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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 22, 2025
$75M in affordable housing projects coming to Collier, Lee counties

A Naples construction company plans to build more than 300 affordable housing units in Naples and Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 24, 2025
Former Tampa mayor announces bid for reelection at university event

Bob Buckhorn, who served as mayor of Tampa from 2011-2019, announced his intention to run for reelection when Jane Castor's term limit is up in 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 16, 2025
USF debuts resilience video series for high-stress leaders, jobs

Instructor Bob Delaney has had two high-profile — and high-stress — careers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 6, 2025
Tampa building sold for $7.8M — $10M less than 8 years ago

According to Hillsborough County records, the office building off I-75 was bought at a deep discount, millions below the previous sale and the assessed value.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 26, 2025
Report: Home and condo prices keep falling across the region

April median home sale prices from Tampa Bay to Naples again decreased year over year.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 7, 2024
Builder quickly sells nearly 30 homes in new Babcock Ranch neighborhood

This is the first time Christoper Alan Homes has built homes in the community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 1, 2024
Tourism tax collections top $7M in Hillsborough for second time ever

Hotel revenue and occupancy rates continued strong in the spring, helping Hillsborough County nearly set a new tax record.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 17, 2024
Sarasota daiquiri bar expands to Tropicana Field

Daiquiri Deck has signed a multiyear deal to partner with the Tampa Bay Rays at the team's St. Petersburg stadium.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 5, 2024
North American bank giant names president for Tampa Bay, North Florida

TD Bank has named Boris Ayala its retail market president of North Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 21, 2023
Hillsborough hotel rates the second highest in Florida as tourism stabilizes

Tourism numbers remained steady in Hillsborough County as November tourist taxes came in at more than $4 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 21, 2024
Sarasota Memorial inks $160M software deal

The health system contracted with software developer giant Epic to handle its electronic medical records.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 2, 2023
Prominent art collectors list Siesta Key home for $21M

The 7,756-square-foot Guy Peterson design in Sanderling Club features Gulf of Mexico frontage.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 20, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton airport CEO wins top aviation award

Rick Piccolo is the CEO of the Sarasota-Manatee International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 20, 2023
$6M waterfront home sale in Cape Coral sets local record

A custom-designed waterfront home in Cape Coral has set a record for what officials called the highest residential sale ever in the city.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 2, 2025
Hawaii firm wins EPA approval for aquaculture operation off Sarasota coast

Red drum would be raised in an underwater pen, about 40 miles from area beaches.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • 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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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 9, 2025
Chicago restaurant group to make Florida debut with Greek eatery

DineAmic Hospitality will open Violi, a sister concept to LÝRA, a Windy City staple, in the Mercato in Naples later this fall.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 11, 2023
Prominent French-Vietnamese restaurant sets Naples opening date

Le Colonial, a French-Vietnamese restaurant that debuted in New York City in 1993 and Chicago in 1996, is scheduled to open in Naples on Dec. 14.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 22, 2024
Morgan Automotive buys 9 Miami dealerships with $1B in revenue

The Morgan Automotive Group has bought nine dealerships and two collision centers in the Miami area, bringing the number of dealerships it owns to 76.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 13, 2024
Report: New home permits down 15% in Tampa-St. Pete, 34% in Naples

A new study finds that nationally and in Florida, permits for new homes fell for the second straight year, making it more difficult for buyers in an already-crowded market.

  • Florida
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