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Entrepreneurs

July 8, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Be a "work with" company — not a "work for" company. Prioritize kindness. Do the hard right thing. Leadership lessons come from all sides in a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur's story.

June 23, 2026

Naples' Hoffmann gets official approval to buy NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins

The family-owned company can move ahead with buying the professional hockey team after the league's governing body gave the transaction its official blessing.

June 11, 2026

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

Jonathan Ith has run Chick-fil-A Creekwood for the past 25 years and is excited for a bigger and better opportunity he was offered.

June 5, 2026

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

The Justice Department calls the story of Patrick Britton-Harr, who charmed investors and local business watchers while systematically defrauding investors and facing federal investigations, a cautionary tale.

Healthcare

July 27, 2026

Bradenton assisted living roof collapse prompts 157-resident relocation

The investigation into what caused part of the building to buckle is ongoing, officials say.

July 16, 2026

60-bed inpatient rehab hospital opens in Bradenton

“We want to be the best,” Bradenton Rehabilitation Hospital CEO Tom Marnejon said. “We want to be the best in South Florida. We want to be the best in the state of Florida.”

July 11, 2026

Hillsborough clinic to pay $115K to vet turned away over service animal

Prosecutors say APC, Inc. cited a “no pets policy” and said its office was a “sterile environment.”

Residential Real Estate

July 27, 2026

Naples project secures $202 million financing package

The developers behind the long-awaited The Avenue mixed-use development expect to complete work in early 2028.

July 24, 2026

18-story condo project moves forward in Sarasota

Saravela will bring 282 condominiums as well as retail space to a full city block downtown.

July 23, 2026

Pasco residential projects get $85M financing boost

The loans will go toward the development of two communities totaling nearly 2,000 new houses in Dade City.

Fishermen's Village in Charlotte County sells for $43M

The Charlotte County mixed-use development is now owned by two Florida real estate investment firms, including one based in Punta Gorda.

Naples project secures $202 million financing package

Industrial buyer borrows $23.15M for purchase

Naples industrial property sells for $26.5 million

New York investor buys Riverview shopping center

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Naples' Hoffmann gets official approval to buy NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

Want to open an in-demand business? Check out rental cars, dogs, kebab shops

Tampa-born brewery, lagoon company launch craft beer collaboration

PDQ restaurant property sold in South Sarasota

With $1.2M building purchase, Longboat Key restaurant plans expansion

Sarasota firm behind $5M loan for St. Petersburg retail center purchase

Miami bank opens new regional headquarters in Tampa

PNC Bank names new regional president for West Florida market

SWFL bank president, market exec announces retirement

Bradenton assisted living roof collapse prompts 157-resident relocation

60-bed inpatient rehab hospital opens in Bradenton

Hillsborough clinic to pay $115K to vet turned away over service animal

Naples project secures $202 million financing package

18-story condo project moves forward in Sarasota

Pasco residential projects get $85M financing boost

Naples industrial property sells for $26.5 million

Tampa City Center earns national green building award

New York investor buys Riverview shopping center

18-story condo project moves forward in Sarasota

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Fishermen's Village in Charlotte County sells for $43M

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