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December 18, 2025

Rays CEO talks childhood baseball, fan experiences and new ballparks

Ken Babby, who recently took over as one of the owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, says baseball is a game that creates bonds and wants those memories made at Tropicana Field and a new ballpark.

December 12, 2025

Hoffmann Marine's top executive navigates $150M in deals

Hoffman Marine President Jenny Gezella navigates the acquisition-hungry business of boating through a high-energy, high-reliability approach.

December 9, 2025

Tampa sports agent signs MLB all-stars, hustles for more

The pro sports agent world is known for leading with sizzle. JB Greer, less than two years into running his Tampa startup sports management agency, aims to deliver substance over sizzle.

December 5, 2025

Charlotte warehouse developer began career as journalist in Middle East

The local entrepreneur behind a warehouse project in Punta Gorda was a journalist reporting from Gaza for international news organizations.

Health Care

December 15, 2025

Lee Health CEO to step down

The health system executive will stay on until Sept. 30 when his contract expires.

December 11, 2025

Tampa eye care nonprofit to break ground on $16M Ybor City project

The Lions World Vision Institute will break ground Friday on its new Vision Health Center adjacent to its Ybor City headquarters.

December 10, 2025

Federal court bans Pasco County pharmacist from filling opioid prescriptions

Pharmacist Nathaniel Esalomi is accused of filling opioid prescriptions he knew were not valid out of Apexx Pharmacy in Hudson.

Residential Real Estate

December 17, 2025

Builder to bring 1,200-home community to Lakewood Ranch

Homebuilder Taylor Morrison acquired land to build its new Esplanade at Cammaray community of 1,200 homes and condos.

December 14, 2025

Luxury tower tops half-billion dollars in sales

In the week's top commercial real estate news, owners invest $2 million Sarasota County gym, a Dallas investor buys St. Pete properties, and a mover moves into new space in Manatee.

December 11, 2025

Naples waterfront estate lists for nearly $18M

The estate includes a house, a guest villa and dual boat lifts.

Rays CEO talks childhood baseball, fan experiences and new ballparks

Ken Babby, who recently took over as one of the owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, says baseball is a game that creates bonds and wants those memories made at Tropicana Field and a new ballpark.

Kolter, Casto buy 19 acres in Parrish

Report: Tampa No. 2 retail real estate market nationwide

Longboat Key to get first-ever Goodwill store

Luxury tower tops half-billion dollars in sales

Rays CEO talks childhood baseball, fan experiences and new ballparks

Hoffmann Marine's top executive navigates $150M in deals

Tampa sports agent signs MLB all-stars, hustles for more

Charlotte warehouse developer began career as journalist in Middle East

Developer proposes three-story mixed-use project on St. Armands

Hospitality company hiring at 7 Sarasota-Manatee restaurants

Oak & Stone to open this month in Lee County

Healthy restaurant celebrates Sarasota County grand opening

Wealth management firm opens Sarasota office

Panhandle CPA firm expands in Polk, Pasco with acquisition

Mother-daughter Tampa CPA firm merges with Michigan company

St. Pete bank posts $19M loss, but execs confident in restructuring

Lee Health CEO to step down

Tampa eye care nonprofit to break ground on $16M Ybor City project

Federal court bans Pasco County pharmacist from filling opioid prescriptions

Builder to bring 1,200-home community to Lakewood Ranch

Luxury tower tops half-billion dollars in sales

Naples waterfront estate lists for nearly $18M

19 layoffs coming to Fort Myers as window installation hub closes

$35M community center opens in east Tampa

Builder to bring 1,200-home community to Lakewood Ranch

Report: Tampa No. 2 retail real estate market nationwide

The peril and promise of siblings in a family business

How and when to fire a family member from the family business

5 traits that make a great third-generation family business leader

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Rays CEO talks childhood baseball, fan experiences and new ballparks

Ken Babby, who recently took over as one of the owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, says baseball is a game that creates bonds and wants those memories made at Tropicana Field and a new ballpark.

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