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Entrepreneurs

April 29, 2026

Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

New South Bank would be the second de novo bank to launch in the region in the past year.

April 27, 2026

Exclusive club complements developer's Sarasota evolution vision

Already expanding before it opens, 1000 North augments the vision of developer Kevin Daves to make Sarasota among the country's "most refined" cities.

April 7, 2026

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Tim Savage has been tasked to sell one of the most expensive residential properties in the nation. He's confident he'll find the right buyer.

March 12, 2026

Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

Simone Knego overcame some crushing teenage trauma to lead a life of confidence — and consistent accomplishments. Now she encourages others to do the same.

Health Care

April 29, 2026

CenterPlace Health appoints new CEO

Kathleen Marshall will lead the Sarasota-based health care organization.

April 24, 2026

Sarasota dental company gets $95M in capital through 'strategic transaction'

Dental Care Alliance has reduced its debt, increased capital and extended its debt maturities.

April 23, 2026

Sarasota company acquires Pinellas dental practice

Parkview Dental Partners has acquired VIP Dental Center.

Residential Real Estate

April 29, 2026

Alabama developer, contractor bring 224 apartments to west Pasco

Construction has begun on Charleston Ridge Apartments, a 247,000-square-foot multifamily development in New Port Richey.

April 29, 2026

Vinik's Tampa home sells for $19.14 million

The sale price makes it the second most expensive home sold in Hillsborough County’s history according to the real estate firm that sold the house.

April 29, 2026

Sales jump 43% year over year at Charlotte, Lee eco-friendly community

Babcock Ranch hit 30% of its annual sales goal in the first three months of the year.

Renovated St. Armands retail property secures final tenant

The 4,221-square-foot building on Boulevard of the Presidents suffered serious damage during Hurricane Helene in 2024.

Restaurant, coffee shop coming to retail space at Palmetto Marriott

Renovated St. Armands retail property secures final tenant

Unnamed local buyer set to buy noted Charlotte County waterfront retail center

Apartment developer closes on riverfront-adjacent Palmetto property

Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

Exclusive club complements developer's Sarasota evolution vision

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

Restaurant, coffee shop coming to retail space at Palmetto Marriott

Wholesale distributor puts nearly 400 Tampa employees on notice amid pending sale

Fort Myers plant closure to result in 135 layoffs

The Original Hob Nob Drive-In reopens in Sarasota

Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

Florida named second highest state for business bankruptcies

Tampa's Sila Realty Trust sold for $2.4 billion

Naples financial services and senior care firm names new president

CenterPlace Health appoints new CEO

Sarasota dental company gets $95M in capital through 'strategic transaction'

Sarasota company acquires Pinellas dental practice

Alabama developer, contractor bring 224 apartments to west Pasco

Vinik's Tampa home sells for $19.14 million

Sales jump 43% year over year at Charlotte, Lee eco-friendly community

Vinik's Tampa home sells for $19.14 million

Sales jump 43% year over year at Charlotte, Lee eco-friendly community

Restaurant, coffee shop coming to retail space at Palmetto Marriott

Two longtime Sarasota law firms merge

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

Defeating impostor syndrome requires responding to self-doubt with clarity, confidence

Fair or equal? How to split up ownership of a family business

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Renovated St. Armands retail property secures final tenant

The 4,221-square-foot building on Boulevard of the Presidents suffered serious damage during Hurricane Helene in 2024.

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