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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 30, 2026

Clearwater health system secures $8.35M in state funding

The money going to BayCare will be used for projects at three care facilities in the region.

June 29, 2026

180-bed Lakewood Ranch hospital names new CEO

Universal Health Services picks Jason Madsen to take over its 180-bed facility in the growing community.

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.

Residential Real Estate

July 6, 2026

Sarasota waterfront house sells for $17M — nearly $2M below asking price

The sale of the house in the city's Harbor Acres neighborhood is reportedly the largest mainland sale thus far this year.

July 2, 2026

Is Polk County the next stop for Gov. DeSantis?

The governor, who leaves office next year, is reportedly buying a home in an exclusive community in Lake Wales.

July 1, 2026

Prolific South Florida developer buys land in Brandon

Kolter Group’s multifamily division is building a 280-unit community on 17 acres in Hillsborough County.

Seafood restaurant headed to old Tommy Bahama spot on St. Armands

The Pinchers restaurant in Sarasota will be the 11th location for the brand owned by Phelan Family Brands.

Detwiler’s Farm Market plans largest store yet, first of its kind

Developer of 116-acre Tampa industrial project hires JLL

$1 billion Tampa development grows tenant roster

24 acres sell in Lee County

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

Sweet Tomatoes plots return after COVID-linked liquidation

Smoothie King franchisee oversees small empire of Gulf Coast stores

Seafood restaurant headed to old Tommy Bahama spot on St. Armands

Greek street food coming to Tampa's Sparkman Wharf

SWFL bank president, market exec announces retirement

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

Clearwater health system secures $8.35M in state funding

180-bed Lakewood Ranch hospital names new CEO

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

Sarasota waterfront house sells for $17M — nearly $2M below asking price

Is Polk County the next stop for Gov. DeSantis?

Prolific South Florida developer buys land in Brandon

$27M beach restoration project in Venice underway

Report: Florida CEOs post record high optimism levels

St. Pete mayor chooses team for coveted Gas Plant project

Is Polk County the next stop for Gov. DeSantis?

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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Seafood restaurant headed to old Tommy Bahama spot on St. Armands

The Pinchers restaurant in Sarasota will be the 11th location for the brand owned by Phelan Family Brands.

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