Day: February 27, 2023

One Liners Polk: Lakeland Regional Health, Watson Clinic and more

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► Lakeland Regional Health plans to build a new, free-standing emergency department at 6150 S. Florida Ave. (Pictured above) ► The Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved a $2.3 million grant that will be used to develop affordable housing at Grove Manor Apartments, in Winter Haven.  ► The Lakeland City Commission voted 6-1 on … Read more

Economic Development 2023: The business of tourism

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In 2022, Hillsborough County tourist development tax numbers (also known as the “bed tax,” which is a fee collected by the county for each night someone rents a hotel room) broke records as November totaled $5.76 million, a 46.2% increase over the previous November. This was the best in the county’s history, according to the … Read more

There’s a new Italian market in town (PHOTOS)

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Many locals (and tourists alike) know Mazzaro’s Italian Market as the premier place to purchase anything Italian in St. Petersburg. Since Mazzaro’s is a legend, parking is a challenge any time of the year; however, during the holidays, and most Saturdays, there are parking attendants to help with the chaos. It can be a nightmare. … Read more

One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: Manatee County Habitat for Humanity, Whitacker Lofts and more

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► Whitaker Lofts, at 1400 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, a commercial property that will house a complex of high-end apartments and retail space, has sold for $1.7 million. (Pictured above) ► Mike Migone, senior investment adviser for SVN Commercial Advisory Group, managed the sale of a property for Whitaker Lofts, at 1400 N. Tamiami Trail, … Read more

The Etiquette of Enthusiasm

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Have you ever had an idea so strong you felt like you could not wait to share it? It seems most of us will agree, publicly at least, that we don’t like a “Donnie Downer” (surely you can appreciate the reason we don’t say “Debbie Downer”…), and yet very rarely do we think our enthusiasm … Read more

One Liners Pasco: Moffitt Cancer Center’s Speros, Tunnel to Towers and more

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► Moffitt Cancer Center, a Tampa-based cancer research center, unveiled Speros FL as the name of its planned 775-acre global innovation center in Pasco County. ► The San Antonio Lumber Company, in San Antonio, Fl., is celebrating its 100th Year in business.  ► Gulfside Elementary, in Holiday, launched telemedicine services, the first within Pasco County … Read more

CEO Connect: Digging deeper with Carrie Charles

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Carrie Charles is the chief executive officer for Broadstaff, a staffing firm in Tampa, which specializes in communications in the technology space. She hosts a podcast 5G Talent Talk, in partnership with RCR Wireless News. She’s a former life coach and a dedicated Christian.  In 2022, Broadstaff reached $33 million in revenue. The company has … Read more