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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 5, 2024
Tampa's Morgan Automotive adds country's No. 2 Kia dealership to growing roster

The dealership group, one of the largest in the U.S. has now bought 10 South Florida dealerships this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 2, 2024
Study: Florida ranks third in nation in office space demand

California and Texas lead the country in demand for office space, with Florida coming in third, a new study shows.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 26, 2024
$2.1 billion sale of apartment communities includes Florida properties

A New York investment firm bought 18 properties across the state from a multifamily developer founded by Lennar.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 14, 2025
$78 million expansion underway at Venice senior living facility

Village on the Isle will add a new wellness center and 54 residences as part of the second phase of a redevelopment.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 1, 2024
Indiana transportation firm leases Tampa space, will triple workforce

American Structurepoint is doubling its office space in Tampa and will hire 35 employees as demand in the area grows.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 25, 2025
Manatee County plumbing company partners with Chicago private equity firm

Ackerman Plumbing has teamed up with Shore Capital Partners, which aims to expand its footprint.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 11, 2025
Oak & Stone adding 3 locations, new president appointed

The restaurant chain that started in Sarasota is expanding in and outside of Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 23, 2023
Tampa door manufacturer buys company for nearly $300M

This is the second acquisition Masonite has made in 2023 under its "Doors That Do More" strategy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 18, 2023
In post-Ian milestone, new Jimmy Buffett-themed resort ready for guests

A new property is set to open on Fort Myers Beach, with Margaritaville Beach Resort accepting reservations for stays starting Dec. 21.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 19, 2025
$211B Cincinnati bank names new Florida executive

Marty McAndrew has been in banking for more than two decades.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 11, 2024
Oldest home in Manatee County hits market for $2.15M

The Bartholomew Fogarty house in Bradenton is a "fusion of historical charm and modern amenities" following an extensive renovation, the listing agent says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 8, 2025
Wealth management firm opens Sarasota office

The CEO of the national financial services company will be based in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 1, 2023
Polk County university official behind payments scam sent to prison

The executive vice president at Southeastern University created a false company to take payments for work another company did for much less money.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mallory D. Osteen |
  • May 8, 2026
Florida’s New Protected Series LLC – Proceed with Caution

Effective July 1, 2026, Florida will permit the use of a “protected series LLC” (PSLLC) as outlined in Chapter 605 of the Florida Statutes. With this structure, a single parent LLC can create multiple internal series, each possessing its own assets, liabilities, members, and managers.

  • Williams Parker
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • June 1, 2026
SWFL shower door company expands to South Carolina

The family-owned company is opening a new showroom in Rock Hill.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2013
High Bar

The power of a strong social media presence can be persuasive — in any industry. After fighting opposition over a recent project, a local homebuilder takes that lesson personally.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 30, 2022
Custom homebuilder plots growth amid industry obstacles

Bill Reiman and his siblings grew up in the family construction business. Now they’re guiding the Marco Island company into the future — with their father’s lessons paramount.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
Play It Again, Charlie

An industry veteran likes using Bay area bank charters to conquer Florida. But he'll need another IPO this time, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 8, 2011
Merger Momentum

Top performing Gulf Coast community banks from 2010 held tight going into 2011. Banks not doing as well, however, could face more threats.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2023
SWFL airport one of first in Florida to pump environmentally friendly fuel

The sale of the new fuel, at least in the near-term future, wil be small because less than half of the light aircraft based at Naples can safely use it.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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