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  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 28, 2026
Chicago trucking entrepreneur plans high-end Naples nightclub

The club’s plans, according to the owner, include a "three-hour show featuring singers, dancers, aerialists and live music in a spectacular, theatrical setting."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 27, 2026
After $15M redevelopment, marina in Fort Myers reopens

Legacy Harbour Marina has rebuilt its facility and upgraded its marine infrastructure following damage from Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 26, 2026
Three Gulf Coast metros land in national top 10 for high-wage job growth

Tampa Bay, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota and Lakeland-Winter Haven all earned top spots among large metros for nationwide talent attraction.

  • Florida
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 26, 2026
Port Tampa Bay channel deepening advances with engineering work

Soil testing will guide design of the port’s generational infrastructure project, intended to lower transportation costs and improve the flow of goods throughout West Central Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 23, 2026
Down at least $500K in sales, Tampa nightlife landmark plans bankruptcy

Bradley Nelson, owner of Bradley’s on 7th says the establishment will remain open.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 22, 2026
Breeze debuts three nonstop routes from Fort Myers

Breeze Airways is launching flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Atlantic City, New Jersey; Dayton, Ohio; and Madison, Wisconsin.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • October 20, 2026
SRQ repeats as top-ranked 'resort airport' in the nation

USA Today readers ranked Sarasota Bradenton International Airport the No. 1 resort airport again.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 15, 2026
Tampa International wins best large airport award for third straight year

TPA also took top honors for dining and art in USA Today’s reader rankings.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 15, 2026
Airline adds new nonstop out of SRQ

The new flight connects Sarasota Bradenton International Airport with North Texas.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 14, 2026
Work progressing at Naples Airport as it readies for American Airlines

The Collier County airport is getting prepared for the return of commercial service for the first time since 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 13, 2026
Breeze adds flights from region to Dominican Republic, New England

Flights to Santo Domingo and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will launch next summer as the airline expands its Tampa International Airport service.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 10, 2026
Report: Polk County cities dominate nationwide spots for snowbirds

Winter Haven and Lakeland rank among the top 12 destinations in the U.S. for seasonal travelers in a study weighing the costs and amenities of an extended winter stay.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 2, 2026
Tampa airport lands another nonstop flight to Central American locale

Breeze launches Tampa-Costa Rica flights with fares from $149.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 2, 2026
New 30K-square-foot hangar opens at SRQ

New Jersey-based Aircraft Services Group is designating Sarasota its southern headquarters.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 21, 2026
$3M hotel renovation complete in Lakewood Ranch

Hyatt Place underwent a multimillion-dollar update.

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