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November 15, 2024

Tampa bank exec turns a new page as published author

Chris Kneer doggedly pursues a side career as an author of thriller novels, with Tampa Bay as a core character.

November 13, 2024

Former Trump official has big plans for Florida's largest bank group

Kathy Kraninger ran a controversial financial industry oversight agency under President Trump. Now in Florida, her role revolves around highlighting and promoting a strong banking industry.

November 5, 2024

Canadian drone show company lands US headquarters in Tampa

The expansion is part of a vision for company and creative growth.

November 1, 2024

Construction firm's 'overcome anything' mindset pays off

The pandemic and Hurricane Ian nearly destroyed an upstart Fort Myers construction firm. It even cost the owners their new home. Now G&R Construction has a new showroom from which to embark on its next phase.

Health Care

November 20, 2024

$35 million Tampa medical supply company acquired

Acentus, a Tampa-based medical supply company founded in 2002, was acquired by Henry Schein, a Fortune 500 company based out of New York.

November 16, 2024

Tampa hospital foundation receives $8.5M from single donor

Author and publisher Helen A. Rich, who received care at Tampa General Hospital, donated $8.5 million with the goal of creating a breast cancer center within the TGH Cancer Institute.

November 13, 2024

Tampa hospital expands cancer specialist team

Tampa General Hospital recently expanded its team of specialists by onboarding thoracic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Daniel at its Center for Lung Cancer within the TGH Cancer Institute.

Residential Real Estate

November 19, 2024

Median home prices across region post largest declines in country

Sale prices of single-family homes on the Gulf Coast are bucking a national trend, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.

November 18, 2024

Naples developers secure $114M loan for luxury residential project

With financing in place, construction can begin on 15-story building not far from famed 5th Avenue district.

November 18, 2024

Contractor named for downtown Sarasota luxury condo tower

Kolter Urban will partner with Moss Construction to build Ritz-Carlton Residents, Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota County tourism ‘normalizing’ post-pandemic, optimistic for 2025

After a pandemic-era travel boom, Sarasota is seeing a return to normal, market researchers say, with indications of an uptick in some segments of travelers.

Northtowne Square in Polk County sold for $15.5 million

Publix-anchored shopping center in Sarasota sold for $20.4 million

Amazon pays $66 million for 143 acres in Fort Myers

Pasco County Lowe's hardware store sells for $14 million

Tampa bank exec turns a new page as published author

Former Trump official has big plans for Florida's largest bank group

Canadian drone show company lands US headquarters in Tampa

Construction firm's 'overcome anything' mindset pays off

First Watch long-range goal: grow from 550 to 2,200 locations

New tenants coming to north Manatee shopping center

St. Pete seafood restaurant to close at the end of the year

Private dining club backed by sports celebrities expands to Sarasota

Tennessee company acquires Sarasota payment processing firm

Former Trump official has big plans for Florida's largest bank group

Bank names new market president for West Central Florida

New tenants coming to north Manatee shopping center

$35 million Tampa medical supply company acquired

Tampa hospital foundation receives $8.5M from single donor

Tampa hospital expands cancer specialist team

Median home prices across region post largest declines in country

Naples developers secure $114M loan for luxury residential project

Contractor named for downtown Sarasota luxury condo tower

Tampa Bay Rays say ballpark deal near collapse as Pinellas delays vote again

Tampa window manufacturer cutting 225 jobs

Nordstrom Rack to open Lakeland store in 2025

Former Tampa banker pleads guilty to over $300k fraud

Holding your team to high standards requires a coaching mindset

In business conflict, separate the person from the problem

CEO advice: 3 steps to take an actual turn-it-off vacation

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