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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 8, 2022
Behind the beans: Happy coffee guy grows grumpy-led business

Grumpy Goat Coffee keeps building buzz in Bonita Springs. One key to the early success? A willingness to find and utilize partners and collaborators.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 27, 2019
With alternative to hotel gift basket, entrepreneur grows business

Shuchi Vyas has created a package of useful items for guests at hotels and other rental properties.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 12, 2019
Disruptive doctors: Health care provider blazes a new path

ChenMed, a Miami, Florida-based company, is disrupting health care as we know it — and it sees Tampa Bay as the ideal market for its rapidly growing brand.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2018
Destination dining

Kearns Restaurant Group opens second The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill at Sweetwater Landing Marina

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 28, 2014
Eyes on Estero

With the announcement of Hertz relocating its national headquarters to Estero, the area in south Lee County has gone from unknown territory to the next hotbed of development.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 8, 2016
Calling ten 30 one

Tax deferred property exchanges have gained popularity in recent years — especially in the Sunshine State.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 21, 2016
'Push yourself'

A construction firm born in the downturn has accomplished a unique feat: supersized annual revenue growth while remaining picky in choosing its clients and work.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 24, 2015
Nothing small about it

A federal Small Business Administration loan, for years an afterthought for a new or expanding business, has grown up. Now some banks are fighting for more.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 18, 2024
Marriott picks Fort Myers to debut low-cost extended-stay brand

$23 billion global hospitality brand zeroes in on Southwest Florida for growth, demographics and more.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 26, 2025
$31 million freestanding ER opens in Wellen Park

The new emergency room is an extension of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 23, 2025
Sarasota County projects $8M stadium funding shortfall by 2030

County officials will analyze funding options using the Tourist Development Tax to address future repair and replacement costs for Ed Smith Stadium and CoolToday Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 18, 2025
Developer of former Bath & Racquet Club Sarasota property gets $79M loan

The loan will go toward the construction of the new club on the site of the iconic property which closed in 2021.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 9, 2025
Marriott debuts new brand in Fort Myers

The Washington, D.C.-area hotel giant opened its first low-price, extended stay hotel flag off of Alico Road in in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 9, 2023
IMG Academy president, in rare comments, provides insight on $1.25B sale, future

At an event on Oct. 5, Brent Richard revealed how the headline-grabbing deal earlier this year wasn't necessarily planned.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • April 10, 2024
USF embraces opportunities to connect with more businesses

A 160-employee University of South Florida department serves as a front porch for the school's myriad opportunities to partner with startups, established companies and nonprofits.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 3, 2025
Tech investor, developer propose $6.8B St. Pete redevelopment, including Tropicana field

A team led by Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment Management, and Casey Ellison, founder and CEO of Ellison Cos., wants to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 25, 2026
SWFL fire service training academy surpasses milestone

Ricky Rescue Training Academy, founded as a free service 15 years ago, is now a growing company that helps firefighters worldwide get career-advancing education.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 16, 2025
Israeli medtech company to open US HQ, add 100 jobs in Manatee County

Orthopedics company Ossio will add 100 jobs over five years at its manufacturing plant and surgeon training center in Palmetto.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Chicago Group Pays $48 Million for 390 ApartmentsLeder Group-led partnership invests in Pinebrooke centerIndiana investors purchase Tarpons Springs apartmentsJMC Communities completesacquisition of Sandpearl landWest Palm Beach investor pays $6 million for 120 acres

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 9, 2010
Flood of Risk

The federal flood insurance program presents another kind of risk these days for real estate lenders and borrowers: congressional risk.

  • Florida
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