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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.

July 28, 2026

Busch Gardens' new boss talks $200M park expansion, 30 years in the field

Jon Vigue became the new president of Busch Gardens Tampa two months ago and is already looking at how to put his stamp on a park with a 67-year history.

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.

Healthcare

August 13, 2026

BayCare makes People's top workplace and culture list — again

The Clearwater-based health system earned the highest ranking among Florida health care organizations and made the national list for the sixth time.

August 1, 2026

AdventHealth tops out Polk County emergency room

A new 13,000-square-foot standalone ER in Auburndale will add 35 jobs and expand emergency care as the county's population races toward 1 million residents.

July 31, 2026

SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Catalyst OrthoScience, in the ongoing effort to turn a profit, leans on market timing and tweaking its products based on surgeons' feedback.

Residential Real Estate

August 13, 2026

Naples senior living community sells for $148 million

The Carlisle, the 350-unit facility, was sold to a California REIT as part of a five property portfolio sale across four states and totaling nearly 1 million square feet.

August 12, 2026

Charlotte County community expanding with 400 new homes, Publix

The developer behind the West Port master-planned community is expanding it to east, adding more house and a shopping center.

August 11, 2026

20-unit north Manatee community wins $750K state appropriation

Manatee County Habitat for Humanity will use the state funds to build out the infrastructure around its planned Palmetto townhouse project.

Lakewood Ranch duo launches local online auction site with big ambitions

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

$31B construction product firm leases large space in noted Tampa project

Naples senior living community sells for $148 million

Charlotte County community expanding with 400 new homes, Publix

Sarasota cottage row businesses ponder options as demolition lingers

Lakewood Ranch duo launches local online auction site with big ambitions

Busch Gardens' new boss talks $200M park expansion, 30 years in the field

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

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

Drew Brees-backed burger chain to open new location in Tampa Bay

D.C. restaurant to make Florida debut in downtown Sarasota

Buddy Brew crosses the bay with first Pinellas County cafe

St. Petersburg coffee company Kahwa moves into larger headquarters

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

BayCare makes People's top workplace and culture list — again

AdventHealth tops out Polk County emergency room

SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Naples senior living community sells for $148 million

Charlotte County community expanding with 400 new homes, Publix

20-unit north Manatee community wins $750K state appropriation

D.C. restaurant to make Florida debut in downtown Sarasota

Bradenton, private Pittsburgh university pursue partnership

Lakewood Ranch sports card business certifies rare $1.3M item

New Riverwalk stretch near University of Tampa set to open by year's end

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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