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Entrepreneurs

November 7, 2025

Florida tortilla manufacturer seeks to conquer retail with new chips brand

Steve Allen, the Pinellas County-based retail manager for Florida-based industrial tortilla manufacturer Easy Foods, is helping the company launch its first snack food: Island Time Snacks.

October 24, 2025

Studio that builds companies, backed by prominent leaders, launches in Sarasota

A group of Sarasota executives steeped in founding and exiting businesses has turned their attention — and wallets — to a new startup, Suncoast Venture Studio.

October 17, 2025

Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

September 24, 2025

Noted Naples chef rebuilds life, business after vicious accident

Brian Roland was nearly killed four years ago while working a catering event. He has turned his recovery into a story of hope, resilience and, importantly, faith.

Health Care

November 11, 2025

Sarasota Memorial breaks ground on $507M North Port hospital

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's new south county hospital will open with 100 beds and can be expanded to 400.

November 6, 2025

Miami, local investors plan medical project on 14-acre Sarasota brownfield site

Investors who want to transform the 14-acre Marian Anderson site into a medical and industrial development win unanimous Sarasota City Commission approval. They have cleared one big regulatory hurdle.

November 5, 2025

Orlando Health, 3 years after $12M land deal, plans Lakewood Ranch expansion

An Orlando-based health care system has acquired property in Manatee County.

Residential Real Estate

November 11, 2025

279-unit apartment complex with lazy river opens in Bradenton

The Stadler is now leasing apartments in Manatee County. Among the amenities are a golf simulator, sky deck and lazy river.

November 10, 2025

Affordable housing complex opens in Ybor City

Casa Maceo Apartments is a 10-unit, multifamily complex located at 2104 E. Columbus Drive.

November 10, 2025

Southwest Florida housing permits down 13%

Collier County was the only one among the three Southwest Florida counties to post a year-over-year increase.

Sarasota County approves $2.5M for park on Phillippi Creek

With a 2.4-acre acquisition, the project will create a park with water access on Ashton Road.

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