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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 16, 2024
$14.6M sets monthly bed tax record for St. Pete-Clearwater

Tourism development taxes soared in March in Pinellas County, according to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2023
Longtime Manatee County dairy farmer puts property up for sale

After 22 years, Myakka City's Jerry Dakin is selling his 350-acre farm, Dakin Dairy Farms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steve McGuinness, Georgia Regional Manager of Unicoat Industrial Roofing Corporation |
  • March 7, 2025
Transforming a Rusted Metal Roof into an Energy-Efficient Asset

The existing metal roof, once at risk of deterioration, was transformed into a long-term, energy-efficient asset— delivering sustainability, savings, and superior performance.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 9, 2023
Sarasota nonprofit medical agency for underserved names C-suite execs

CenterPlace Health, which provides health care for at-risk, vulnerable, underserved and uninsured clients, has named a new COO and a new chief strategy and growth officer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 2, 2023
Long-delayed Port Charlotte resort gets December opening date

Allegiant Travel Co. announces in an earnings statement that Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor will finally open by the end of the year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 11, 2023
Pasco auto dealer settles with feds on $9M ineligible PPP loan allegations

Victory Automotive settled with the federal government after alleged faulty loan claims.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Holtz Builders |
  • June 6, 2025
Restoring Community, Rebuilding Futures: Holtz Builders in Fort Myers Beach

Holtz Builders has always believed that construction is about more than bricks and beams—it’s about building stronger communities.

  • Holtz Builders
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 16, 2025
Sarasota, Tampa tech security firm signs deal with UAE company

Trace Eye‑D says its mission is to ‘provide fast, reliable and user-friendly detection wipes for fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and a full suite of explosive hazards.’

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 28, 2025
Sarasota approval allows yacht club to set sail on expansion

Unanimous City Commission approval clears the way for the Sarasota Yacht Club to expand its existing clubhouse and build a companion structure.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 7, 2025
Hillsborough partners with Tampa nonprofit to defend against cyberattacks

The Hillsborough County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to defend its communities against foreign threats, such as cyberattacks, with help from a Tampa-based nonprofit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 19, 2025
State of Florida sues textbook publishers

The state alleges McGraw Hill and Savvas Learning Co. "systematically" overcharged state schools for materials in violation of the law.

  • Florida
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 19, 2025
California gourmet hot dog restaurant coming to Tampa

The Pasadena, California-based gourmet hot dog chain Dog Haus will soon make its Florida debut with a Tampa location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 20, 2025
St. Pete to host debut street race for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

NASCAR Trucks will compete on a street course for the first time during the 22nd annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 6, 2023
Longtime owner of Ybor City's La Segunda Bakery dies at 80

Tony Moré took great pride in the authenticity of La Segunda Bakery’s Cuban bread.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 7, 2023
Tampa Bay Rays star launches apparel collection

Outfielder Randy Arozarena has partnered with Millions.co, a service that helps athletes build their brands and connect with fans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2024
Former Playboy president lists Siesta Key home for $20 million

Entrepreneur Randy Nicolau, former president of Playboy and founder of office furniture firm Poppin, has listed a waterfront home on Siesta Key for $19.95 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 11, 2024
Publix opens Sarasota store, its 12th new location this year

The Lakeland grocer's new store is the first in the new Benderson-developed Fruitville Farms project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 4, 2024
Trust company triples space on Main Street in Sarasota

Canandaigua National Trust Company of Florida is expanding as its book of business grows.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Emily Lethbridge | Williams Parker Attorneys at Law |
  • October 10, 2025
The Empty Trust Problem: Why Creating a Trust Isn’t Enough

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 10, 2023
City uses awareness campaign to tout $140 million in grant spending

Tampa is spending a week highlighting how it has used CDGB grants to address affordable housing, among other problems.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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