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Entrepreneurs

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.

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.

Healthcare

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.

August 18, 2026

AdventHealth opens Port Charlotte neurosurgery clinic

The new brain and spine practice is AdventHealth’s latest expansion of specialty care since the health system moved into Charlotte County last year.

August 14, 2026

AdventHealth brings advanced stroke treatment to Pasco

A new suite inside a Wesley Chapel hospital will allow specialists to remove brain clots faster, reducing transfers when every minute counts.

Residential Real Estate

August 18, 2026

Pasco County apartment complex under construction sells for $16 million

North Carolina developer Aventon Cos. bought the Wesley Chapel property at State Road 56 for a 384-unit community.

August 18, 2026

Naples apartment owner borrows $72 million

The developer behind Everly Naples borrowed at total of $225 million for a trio of Florida properties.

August 17, 2026

New 228-unit apartment community opens in Lakeland

Developer Hillpointe says Pointe Grand Lakeland will help meet growing housing demand as Polk County’s population continues to boom.

Benderson Development acquires three retail properties in region

The new acquisitions — in Sarasota, Pinellas and Lee counties — total nearly 350,000 square feet.

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

Manatee County apartment complex sells for $67 million

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

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

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

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

Buddy Brew crosses the bay with first Pinellas County cafe

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

PNC Bank names new regional president for West Florida market

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

AdventHealth opens Port Charlotte neurosurgery clinic

AdventHealth brings advanced stroke treatment to Pasco

Pasco County apartment complex under construction sells for $16 million

Naples apartment owner borrows $72 million

New 228-unit apartment community opens in Lakeland

Cape Coral senior community sold for $10.5 million

From Big Macs to big retreat: Caspers plan 550-acre Pasco, Hernando luxury resort

Trail cameras help protect Florida panthers as I-4 wildlife overpass takes shape

Annis named CEO of Barancik Foundation

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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Benderson Development acquires three retail properties in region

The new acquisitions — in Sarasota, Pinellas and Lee counties — total nearly 350,000 square feet.

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