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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2025
Nearly 1,000 laid off as food service company loses USF contract

The university says its new food service vendor is giving employees losing their jobs an opportunity to stay on.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • May 9, 2025
Jacksonville logistics firm to invest $20M in Tampa facility, add 60 jobs

The 193,000-square-foot facility is slated to open in June.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2024
Tampa cleaning services firm awards more than $1M in performance bonuses

Diversified Maintenance, a commercial and industrial cleaning services firm, awarded more than $1 million in performance awards in 2023.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 14, 2023
California insurance giant hires Tampa exec to grow Southeast market

Alliant Insurance Services hired Logan Johnston as its vice president within its Alliant Americas division.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 29, 2025
German med tech firm establishes US HQ in Tampa

The organization wants to add 12 jobs in the next three years

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 11, 2024
Panamanian coffee producer, roaster opening first US shop in St. Pete

Savage Coffees has bought a retail space in The Nolen tower currently under construction in the city’s downtown.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 7, 2023
Italian firm makes investment in Tampa water technology company

A producer of biodegradable films and delivery systems completed an investment in JRF Technology, a leading developer of water-soluble polymer and edible-film technology.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 26, 2023
Pasco mall adds five tenants, including French and German retailers

The 441,000-square-foot Tampa Premium Outlets is expanding, adding four merchants and a new restaurant.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 15, 2023
Pulte buys 724 acres, plans to bring 1,300 homes to Lakewood Ranch

The Atlanta homebuilder plans a second 55-and-over community in the popular planned development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 3, 2025
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce names CEO

Sarah Firstenberger has been named CEO of the nonprofit that promotes businesses and organizations on Siesta Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 23, 2025
$9.5B Lakeland credit union to acquire Tallahassee bank

MidFlorida Credit Union, a longtime Polk County institution, is acquiring Prime Meridian Holding Co. and its subsidiary, Prime Meridian Bank.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2025
Tampa heavy equipment rental property part of $67M portfolio deal

The national real estate investment firm Alterra IOS bought a 12-property portfolio totaling more than 43 acres and 165,000 square feet of warehouse space.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 17, 2025
St. Petersburg insurer could take on 32,000 Citizens policies in the fall

Mangrove insurance has been told by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation that it could assume up to 81,000 policies this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 20, 2025
Naples apartments sell to South Florida investor

The deal for the Wild Pines apartments closed with the help of $26.62 million in acquisition financing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 19, 2023
Tampa real estate firm adds to portfolio with $9.85M purchase

Sila Realty Trust has bought West Palm Beach medical center that's occupied by local OB/GYN practice.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 23, 2024
Longboat Key shopping center sells for $7.45 million

The center, which sits on 4.6 acres, is said to be one of the largest parcels on Longboat Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 29, 2024
Building supplier pays $620 million for 2,000 acres in Lee County

The North Carolina company bought the property on Alico Road where it already operates a quarry.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 7, 2024
Tampa Bay publishing startup partners with Barnes & Noble Press

The goal is to help elevate indie authors in the publishing industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 7, 2025
Miami company acquires Bradenton pediatric practice

Pediatrica Health Group has purchased Scarano and Taylor Pediatrics in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 5, 2025
Mobile aircraft detailing service launches at 7 airports in region

RealClean Southwest Florida will serve airports from Sarasota-Bradenton to Marco Island.

  • Florida
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