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August 25, 2026

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Dr. Lisa Koche is expanding Spectra Wellness Solutions into a national wellness brand, offering a broad range of treatments beyond traditional medicine.

August 14, 2026

Former Bucs lineman builds Tampa private aviation service, seeks to grow

Jim Pyne navigates his next private air venture, after taking a separate firm in the industry public.

August 14, 2026

Former McDonald's franchisees expand SWFL coffee shop portfolio

No matter if it's burgers, beans or BLTs, one entrepreneur's secret sauce lies in constantly finding ways to stand out from the crowd.

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.

Healthcare

August 25, 2026

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Dr. Lisa Koche is expanding Spectra Wellness Solutions into a national wellness brand, offering a broad range of treatments beyond traditional medicine.

August 24, 2026

AdventHealth expands Tampa Bay therapy dog team with three new puppies

Pilot and Skye will join their father, Wilbur, in comforting hospital patients and employees, while their littermate Boots serves with Pasco County Fire Rescue.

August 20, 2026

USF receives $5 million gift to expand eye care, training

The donation from a family with five decades of ties to the university will name the Tyson-Martin Eye Institute, establish an endowed chair and train ophthalmic technicians.

Residential Real Estate

August 25, 2026

Developer secures financing for $39M Pasco affordable housing project

The money will go toward the second phase of Ekos at Bayonet Point, a 360-unit multifamily development under construction.

August 25, 2026

Report: Home sales rise in region while inventory continues to drop

New data from CoStar’s Homes.com shows that when compared to last year residential real estate sales along the Gulf Coast were mostly strong in July.

August 22, 2026

Bali-style home listed for $17.65M in Siesta Key

A Balinese-style estate with 700 feet of Sarasota Bay shoreline on Siesta Key is for sale, priced at $17.65 million.

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Dr. Lisa Koche is expanding Spectra Wellness Solutions into a national wellness brand, offering a broad range of treatments beyond traditional medicine.

Fort Myers medical office sells for $1 million

Cape Coral senior community sold for $10.5 million

Benderson Development acquires three retail properties in region

Clearwater firm starts work on $51 million government office project

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Former Bucs lineman builds Tampa private aviation service, seeks to grow

Former McDonald's franchisees expand SWFL coffee shop portfolio

Lakewood Ranch duo launches local online auction site with big ambitions

New restaurant opens at University Town Center

Former McDonald's franchisees expand SWFL coffee shop portfolio

Two quick-service restaurants to open first co-branded US location in Palmetto

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

Sarasota banker, 71, completes Appalachian Trail in style

SEC accuses Port Richey real estate investment trust of $152M fraud scheme

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

Miami bank opens new regional headquarters in Tampa

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

AdventHealth expands Tampa Bay therapy dog team with three new puppies

USF receives $5 million gift to expand eye care, training

Developer secures financing for $39M Pasco affordable housing project

Report: Home sales rise in region while inventory continues to drop

Bali-style home listed for $17.65M in Siesta Key

Feld Entertainment signs 10-year Disney contract

Sarasota County to cut ribbon on $100M administration building

AdventHealth expands Tampa Bay therapy dog team with three new puppies

Bali-style home listed for $17.65M in Siesta Key

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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