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Entrepreneurs

July 17, 2025

Former Pinellas homeless couple now run $1.5M car detail firm

Starting, and now growing, a niche auto industry business has been a lifesaving enterprise for the Eberhardts.

July 16, 2025

Top Southeast official for SBA reflects on growing up in Sarasota

Tyler Teresa, who grew up in Sarasota and whose family owns a business there, is the Southeast regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration.

July 15, 2025

Sarasota water bottling startup looks to grab market share

WellHouse has successfully gotten past some initial challenges — sourcing, partnerships, licensing, to name a few. Now the founder looks to scale the startup.

June 27, 2025

Longtime Sarasota planner masters the art of big project diplomacy

Following a six-year hiatus with the Bay Park Conservancy, the former head of Kimley-Horn's Sarasota office, Bill Waddill, is back. And he is focused on completing the downtown Sarasota puzzle.

Health Care

July 16, 2025

Seattle veterinary group expands to Florida with Naples pet hospital

Lakefield Veterinary Group is now operating in Collier County.

July 15, 2025

Pittsburgh man charged with threatening to behead Tampa General Hospital CEO

The man, who previously worked with John Couris at a different facility before being fired, has been charged with making online threats as the local executive hires security for protection.

July 7, 2025

Faith-based health care giant buys 77-year-old Polk medical group

The Bond Clinic was founded just after World War II.

Residential Real Estate

July 19, 2025

Real estate agent goes viral with racy jokes, Trump impersonations

Bidets, big trucks and everything in between. Not much is off limits for broker Breanna Banaciski as she carves out a comedic cult-following in a competitive field.

July 17, 2025

Naples residential tower tops $300M in sales

As housing struggles, luxury market remains solid in the Collier County city.

July 16, 2025

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Deals for an auto repair shop in Tampa and vacant land in Parrish, both for $11M, pace the week in transactions.

Insider: Elimination of solar tax credits will lead to job losses, price increases

Tampa Bay Solar owner Steve Rutherford of discusses the ramifications of changes included in the "Big Beautiful Bill."

Daycare chain continues to expand in region

Midwest investor pays $4.5 million for retail center

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Buyer pays $1.4M for neighboring Cape Coral office buildings

Former Pinellas homeless couple now run $1.5M car detail firm

Top Southeast official for SBA reflects on growing up in Sarasota

Sarasota water bottling startup looks to grab market share

Longtime Sarasota planner masters the art of big project diplomacy

Dog Bar Sarasota opens in Rosemary District

Chicken tender restaurant makes airport debut at SRQ

Chicago restaurant group to make Florida debut with Greek eatery

Fort Myers Beach’s new, resilient The Beach Bar opens

The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota files for bankruptcy

Cogent Bank opens full-service Bradenton branch

41-year SWFL Bank of America market leader to retire

Financial services firm leases HQ space in new downtown St. Pete tower

Seattle veterinary group expands to Florida with Naples pet hospital

Pittsburgh man charged with threatening to behead Tampa General Hospital CEO

Faith-based health care giant buys 77-year-old Polk medical group

Real estate agent goes viral with racy jokes, Trump impersonations

Naples residential tower tops $300M in sales

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Former Pinellas homeless couple now run $1.5M car detail firm

Dog Bar Sarasota opens in Rosemary District

Naples residential tower tops $300M in sales

Sarasota, Tampa tech security firm signs deal with UAE company

Be wary of the power — and peril — of AI to record meetings

How do you know when it's time to go? A business owner's guide to retiring

For a successful business succession, don't sleep on mentorship

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