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Construction giant moving local HQ, jobs from Naples to Fort Myers

Manhattan Construction has begun work on a new office in Lee County where it will create a centralized hub.

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Goodwill Manasota leases 55K square feet in Venice

The nonprofit is planning a distribution and logistics hub in south Sarasota County.

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Bradenton consulting firm names new CEO, adds two more to C-suite

The founder of Ravin Consultants has transitioned to executive chair.

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Ikea to open at UTC in Sarasota

The store will span 48,000 square feet off Cattlemen Road.

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After four years, $94M St. Pete affordable housing complex is underway

Fairfield Avenue Apartments in St. Petersburg — four years in the making — is poised to become a statewide model of collaboration and overcoming complications.

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Sarasota boat manufacturer acquires custom marine company

Calcutta Marine International LLC has purchased Andros Boatworks Inc.

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Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill will open April 10.

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Leaders statewide choose iconic Tampa steakhouse as No. 1 place to celebrate

Financial media company MarketBeat polled more than 3,000 professionals on their favorite places to celebrate with colleagues.

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'Beer can building' sale price revealed: A few pints short of $100M

Tampa-based Ally Capital Group announced last week that it has partnered with Miami-based Banyan Street Capital to recapitalize Rivergate Tower.

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  • April 8, 2026
Brandon Bahama Breeze to close after Darden backtracks on decision

The Orlando chain will shut the restaurant later this month, and as many as 86 employees could lose their jobs.

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Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

The celebrity-backed 1000 North is expanding before opening.

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Sarasota finance firm lends funds for purchase of Clearwater offices

Largo Capital arranged the acquisition financing for the Myrtle Executive Center near downtown Clearwater.

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Lee Health turns to robotics to help treat liver cancer

A new treatment system allows doctors to treat — liquify — tumors without damaging healthy tissue.

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Tervis acquires Nashville drinkware company

The drinkware manufacturer plans to expand its market footprint with the acquisition.

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  • April 8, 2026
Tampa Bay homebuilder names CEO for attainable housing unit

Former Casa Fresca President Mark Metheny has been tapped to be the company’s CEO.

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