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Rendering of proposed UPC Insurance headquarters and hotel in St. Petersburg. Alfonso Architects
$91.5 million corporate building and 17-story hotel planned near St. Petersburg’s Edge District
Project would include wider sidewalks, more trees and street lighting.
Sep. 13• Business
Tampa Bay’s business leaders pepper this year’s Florida 500
From left, Celestar CEO Gregory Celestan, Duke Energy Florida president Catherine Stempien and Raymond James Financial chairman and CEO Paul Reilly were three of the Tampa Bay business leaders to make Florida Trend's Florida 500 this year. Handout
ICYMI: Florida Trend magazine released its list of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders.
Sep. 13• Business
Luxury Tampa high-rise 500 Harbour Island sold for $103.45 million
500 Harbour Island, on right. © C2 DESIGN GROUP INC | Jones Lang LaSalle
The price is by far the most paid per unit for a Tampa Bay apartment community
Sep. 12• Business
Need a seasonal job? The odds are in your favor in this labor market.
Target and some other big retailers plan to hire more seasonal workers than last year.
Tampa Bay businesses could struggle to find enough qualified workers during the busy holiday shopping season.
Sep. 13• Business

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