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Entrepreneurs

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 26, 2026

324-unit downtown Sarasota apartment complex proposal wins key approval

The proposed 1899 Fruitville Road apartment development replacing the bungalow of small businesses won adjustments from the City of Sarasota Planning Board.

August 26, 2026

Naples medical device giant builds apartments to meet employee growth

Medical device manufacturer Arthrex is building a 41-unit apartment complex in the city to help new employees moving to the area.

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.

Naples medical device giant builds apartments to meet employee growth

Medical device manufacturer Arthrex is building a 41-unit apartment complex in the city to help new employees moving to the area.

324-unit downtown Sarasota apartment complex proposal wins key approval

Texas firm lands leasing contract for 115,000-square-foot Tampa office building

Fort Myers medical office sells for $1 million

Cape Coral senior community sold for $10.5 million

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

Naples standalone Shake Shack readies to open

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

Study: Florida residents carry amongst the highest credit card debt in US

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

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

324-unit downtown Sarasota apartment complex proposal wins key approval

Naples medical device giant builds apartments to meet employee growth

Developer secures financing for $39M Pasco affordable housing project

Developer secures financing for $39M Pasco affordable housing project

Naples home inspection company expands into Midwest

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

Study: Selmon Expressway saves commuters nearly 30 hours a year

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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Naples medical device giant builds apartments to meet employee growth

Medical device manufacturer Arthrex is building a 41-unit apartment complex in the city to help new employees moving to the area.

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