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Entrepreneurs

August 25, 2026

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Dr. Lisa Koche is expanding Spectra Wellness Solutions into a national wellness brand, offering a broad range of treatments beyond traditional medicine.

August 14, 2026

Former Bucs lineman builds Tampa private aviation service, seeks to grow

Jim Pyne navigates his next private air venture, after taking a separate firm in the industry public.

August 14, 2026

Former McDonald's franchisees expand SWFL coffee shop portfolio

No matter if it's burgers, beans or BLTs, one entrepreneur's secret sauce lies in constantly finding ways to stand out from the crowd.

August 11, 2026

Lakewood Ranch duo launches local online auction site with big ambitions

MingoBid aims to connect Sarasota and Manatee residents with discounted merchandise.

Healthcare

August 25, 2026

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Dr. Lisa Koche is expanding Spectra Wellness Solutions into a national wellness brand, offering a broad range of treatments beyond traditional medicine.

August 24, 2026

AdventHealth expands Tampa Bay therapy dog team with three new puppies

Pilot and Skye will join their father, Wilbur, in comforting hospital patients and employees, while their littermate Boots serves with Pasco County Fire Rescue.

August 20, 2026

USF receives $5 million gift to expand eye care, training

The donation from a family with five decades of ties to the university will name the Tyson-Martin Eye Institute, establish an endowed chair and train ophthalmic technicians.

Residential Real Estate

August 26, 2026

324-unit downtown Sarasota apartment complex proposal wins key approval

The proposed 1899 Fruitville Road apartment development replacing the bungalow of small businesses won adjustments from the City of Sarasota Planning Board.

August 26, 2026

Naples medical device giant builds apartments to meet employee growth

Medical device manufacturer Arthrex is building a 41-unit apartment complex in the city to help new employees moving to the area.

August 25, 2026

Developer secures financing for $39M Pasco affordable housing project

The money will go toward the second phase of Ekos at Bayonet Point, a 360-unit multifamily development under construction.

Feld Entertainment signs 10-year Disney contract

The Manatee County-based company and The Walt Disney Co. have partnered in Disney On Ice for 45 years.

Bill Edwards, businessman who helped reshape downtown St. Pete, dies at 81

Detwiler's buys Palmetto property for $1.06M

324-unit downtown Sarasota apartment complex proposal wins key approval

Texas firm lands leasing contract for 115,000-square-foot Tampa office building

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Former Bucs lineman builds Tampa private aviation service, seeks to grow

Former McDonald's franchisees expand SWFL coffee shop portfolio

Lakewood Ranch duo launches local online auction site with big ambitions

UTC restaurant closing but 'not leaving' after 10 years, owner says

Naples standalone Shake Shack readies to open

New restaurant opens at University Town Center

Former McDonald's franchisees expand SWFL coffee shop portfolio

California lender to acquire 280-employee Tampa real estate financing firm

Tampa credit union led deal wins final approval, creating $22B institution

Study: Florida residents carry amongst the highest credit card debt in US

Sarasota banker, 71, completes Appalachian Trail in style

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

AdventHealth expands Tampa Bay therapy dog team with three new puppies

USF receives $5 million gift to expand eye care, training

324-unit downtown Sarasota apartment complex proposal wins key approval

Naples medical device giant builds apartments to meet employee growth

Developer secures financing for $39M Pasco affordable housing project

Tampa credit union led deal wins final approval, creating $22B institution

324-unit downtown Sarasota apartment complex proposal wins key approval

UTC restaurant closing but 'not leaving' after 10 years, owner says

Texas firm lands leasing contract for 115,000-square-foot Tampa office building

The family meeting: The best way to prep your family for what comes next

3 leadership mistakes quietly killing your culture

Developing leaders requires more than promoting top-flight managers

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Feld Entertainment signs 10-year Disney contract

The Manatee County-based company and The Walt Disney Co. have partnered in Disney On Ice for 45 years.

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