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Entrepreneurs

May 1, 2026

Vegas exec brings big bet mentality to new Tampa gig

Travis Lunn led some of Las Vegas’ most recognizable properties before taking on the role of president of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

April 29, 2026

Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

New South Bank would be the second de novo bank to launch in the region in the past year.

April 27, 2026

Exclusive club complements developer's Sarasota evolution vision

Already expanding before it opens, 1000 North augments the vision of developer Kevin Daves to make Sarasota among the country's "most refined" cities.

April 7, 2026

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Tim Savage has been tasked to sell one of the most expensive residential properties in the nation. He's confident he'll find the right buyer.

Health Care

May 1, 2026

Sarasota wound care company raises $8.5M

Omeza Holdings will use the funding to advance clinical development and commercial strategy.

April 29, 2026

CenterPlace Health appoints new CEO

Kathleen Marshall will lead the Sarasota-based health care organization.

April 24, 2026

Sarasota dental company gets $95M in capital through 'strategic transaction'

Dental Care Alliance has reduced its debt, increased capital and extended its debt maturities.

Residential Real Estate

May 3, 2026

Lee, Hillsborough, Charlotte county shopping centers sell, land tenants

In the week's top commercial real estate news, retail centers in Punta Gorda, Tampa, Bonita Springs and Brandon sell, and construction starts at a Palmetto hotel.

April 29, 2026

Alabama developer, contractor bring 224 apartments to west Pasco

Construction has begun on Charleston Ridge Apartments, a 247,000-square-foot multifamily development in New Port Richey.

April 29, 2026

Vinik's Tampa home sells for $19.14 million

The sale price makes it the second most expensive home sold in Hillsborough County’s history according to the real estate firm that sold the house.

Collier County resort sells for nearly $1 billion

The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort was sold to an investment group that took out $690 million in financing.

Popular St. Pete Beach hotel The Beachcomber sells to investment firm

93K square feet of light industrial space opens in Lakewood Ranch

Collier County resort sells for nearly $1 billion

Nearly $21M Stickney Point project moves forward

Vegas exec brings big bet mentality to new Tampa gig

Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

Exclusive club complements developer's Sarasota evolution vision

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Saucy by KFC restaurants open soon in Manatee, Pasco

Entrepreneurial moms combine coffee, kids play place for new business

Restaurant, coffee shop coming to retail space at Palmetto Marriott

Wholesale distributor puts nearly 400 Tampa employees on notice amid pending sale

$15B Michigan credit union expands in region with Hillsborough branch

St. Pete bank announces new CEO, $80M recapitalization

Naples financial firm opens second Pennsylvania office

Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

Sarasota wound care company raises $8.5M

CenterPlace Health appoints new CEO

Sarasota dental company gets $95M in capital through 'strategic transaction'

Lee, Hillsborough, Charlotte county shopping centers sell, land tenants

Alabama developer, contractor bring 224 apartments to west Pasco

Vinik's Tampa home sells for $19.14 million

Hertz turns to eBay as it expands retail sales options

Pinellas CPA, attorney indicted in nearly $900K embezzlement case

$15B Michigan credit union expands in region with Hillsborough branch

Breeze adds three new flights at two airports in region

The best ways to manage uncertainty for yourself — and your team

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

Defeating impostor syndrome requires responding to self-doubt with clarity, confidence

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Collier County resort sells for nearly $1 billion

The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort was sold to an investment group that took out $690 million in financing.

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