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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.

June 4, 2026

Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Josh Stacy turned part of his used car dealership into a shop for a different asset, Pokémon cards, after his son Silas helped inspire his interest.

Healthcare

June 26, 2026

Over $126M in Tampa Bay health fraud alleged amid federal crackdown

The alleged schemes involve Sarasota, Ellenton, Apollo Beach, Tampa, Bradenton and Pasco residents now charged in connection with fraud.

June 26, 2026

$2.4 billion sale of Tampa REIT expected to close July 1

Sila Realty Trust shareholders approve agreement to sell the company setting up deal closing and removal from NYSE trading.

June 26, 2026

New $500M hospital with 300-plus beds to open in Lakeland

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital, which plans to begin accepting patients July 8, is the first new hospital in Lakeland in over a century.

Residential Real Estate

June 24, 2026

Naples waterfront home sells for $27M — and 30% off the original list price

The house in the city's Olde Naples neighborhood was built last year and put on the market in January.

June 23, 2026

Sarasota County offers funding help for low-income housing developers, buyers

The program is aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing in unincorporated parts of Sarasota County.

June 23, 2026

Yacht Club in Tampa opens 17-story luxury condo tower

The Aqua Residences at Westshore Yacht Club celebrates its grand opening Wednesday.

Texas Western wear chain picks Brandon plaza to make regional debut

Cavender’s Boot City will open its second Florida location inside the Brandon Exchange mall.

198,750SF Tampa office for lease as tech company Syniverse plans exit

$2.4 billion sale of Tampa REIT expected to close July 1

Pinellas investor buys Cape Coral shopping center for $12M

Tampa medical building tied to philanthropist, investor Patel sold

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

Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Nearly $1.02M in sales generated during Sarasota restaurant weeks

Michelin-recommended pizzeria opens at University Town Center

Centuries-old chocolatier opens in UTC mall

68-acre Lee County project adds tenants, including popular donut shop

Sarasota trust company leader, former FDIC chair announces retirement

California wealth management giant acquires $1.1B Clearwater firm

St. Pete venture fund surpasses $1B milestone in four years

Big ideas percolate at St. Pete tech events, from robotaxis to living forever

Over $126M in Tampa Bay health fraud alleged amid federal crackdown

$2.4 billion sale of Tampa REIT expected to close July 1

New $500M hospital with 300-plus beds to open in Lakeland

Naples waterfront home sells for $27M — and 30% off the original list price

Sarasota County offers funding help for low-income housing developers, buyers

Yacht Club in Tampa opens 17-story luxury condo tower

5 cities in region make America's Boomtowns list

Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority readies $767M in projects

University of South Florida gets $1.5M for AI program

SWFL bank president, market exec announces retirement

The best ways to manage uncertainty for yourself — and your team

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

Defeating impostor syndrome requires responding to self-doubt with clarity, confidence

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Texas Western wear chain picks Brandon plaza to make regional debut

Cavender’s Boot City will open its second Florida location inside the Brandon Exchange mall.

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