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August 10, 2026

Sarasota-Bradenton techies create food truck discovery app

Sarasota-Manatee food truck owners can post their precise locations, menus, specials and more on FoodTrukt.

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.

July 8, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Be a "work with" company — not a "work for" company. Prioritize kindness. Do the hard right thing. Leadership lessons come from all sides in a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur's story.

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.

Healthcare

August 1, 2026

AdventHealth tops out Polk County emergency room

A new 13,000-square-foot standalone ER in Auburndale will add 35 jobs and expand emergency care as the county's population races toward 1 million residents.

July 31, 2026

SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Catalyst OrthoScience, in the ongoing effort to turn a profit, leans on market timing and tweaking its products based on surgeons' feedback.

July 29, 2026

Moffitt's new center aims to revolutionize radiation treatments

Work at the new Proton Treatment Center is done by a mix of doctors, radiologists and 165-tons of medical technology equipment.

Residential Real Estate

August 8, 2026

South Florida celebrity entrepreneur buys Naples apartments for $90M

Grant Cardone’s firm bought a 282-unit apartment community in Collier County.

August 7, 2026

Tampa's tallest residential tower reaches full height

The 225-unit luxury high-rise overlooking Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park has reached its full height after two years of construction.

August 4, 2026

Manatee apartment complex refinanced for $52M

Alloro at University Groves serves those 55 and older.

Tampa's tallest residential tower reaches full height

The 225-unit luxury high-rise overlooking Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park has reached its full height after two years of construction.

St. Petersburg coffee company Kahwa moves into larger headquarters

Long-vacant Fort Myers building sells for $2.25 million

Nonprofit buys Sarasota restaurant property for apprenticeship school

Recently shuttered Denny’s property in Sarasota sells for $4.25 million

Sarasota-Bradenton techies create food truck discovery app

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

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Naples' Hoffmann gets official approval to buy NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins

Sarasota-Bradenton techies create food truck discovery app

Fort Myers restaurant group brings new waterfront eatery to St. Pete

All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant coming to Cape Coral

Fried chicken chain buys Bradenton property

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

SWFL bank president, market exec announces retirement

AdventHealth tops out Polk County emergency room

SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Moffitt's new center aims to revolutionize radiation treatments

South Florida celebrity entrepreneur buys Naples apartments for $90M

Tampa's tallest residential tower reaches full height

Manatee apartment complex refinanced for $52M

South Florida celebrity entrepreneur buys Naples apartments for $90M

Tampa's tallest residential tower reaches full height

Fort Myers restaurant group brings new waterfront eatery to St. Pete

Report: Gen X, Millennials are flocking to Florida

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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Tampa's tallest residential tower reaches full height

The 225-unit luxury high-rise overlooking Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park has reached its full height after two years of construction.

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