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Northwest Florida Roundup
DeTect adapts its bird-tracking radar to follow drones
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Blake Dowling is the new CEO of Tallahassee- based Aegis Business Technologies. Dowling has been chief business development offi cer for the past three years. He succeeds Pam Butler, who co-founded Aegis in 1997 and becomes Aegis’ chairperson.
Business Briefs
PENSACOLA — Gulf Power plans to ask the Florida Public Service Commission to approve an increase to its base rates for electricity. The company says it needs to increase revenue by between $115 million and $125 million to maintain service levels and the company’s financial health. » Ferry service between downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach will not start until spring break season in March 2017, says Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown. » Catalyst CRE, a real estate firm specializing in health care properties, recently acquired the five Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute locations in central Florida for $16.9 million.
SANTA ROSA BEACH — W Development is building a $44-million community in Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County that will feature townhomes and 264 one- and two-bedroom units renting from the low-$1,000s.
TALLAHASSEE — Northwood Centre is facing foreclosure. The building’s owner, Northwood Associates, alleges the state breached leases with the firm. » Patients First has been sold to Atlanta-based CRH HealthCare. » Tallahassee International Airport has been approved for TSA pre-check, which allows passengers to move through security quicker.
WALTON COUNTY — Two lawsuits have been fi led challenging Walton County’s recent action prohibiting property owners from placing obstructions such as chains, ropes, signs and fences on the beach.
