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Elizabeth King
October 7, 2025

Hoffmann Family of Cos. acquires Naples marine tourism business

The Naples conglomerate purchased Pure Florida, which specializes in such activities as dolphin tours and personal watercraft rentals.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
October 7, 2025

Miami company acquires Bradenton pediatric practice

Pediatrica Health Group has purchased Scarano and Taylor Pediatrics in Manatee County.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
October 7, 2025

Tampa Publix-anchored shopping center included in $260M financing

The local center was part of a 10-property portfolio that sold for nearly $400 million earlier this year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
October 7, 2025

SWFL gourmet food business names new CEO

Bill Bennett had been CEO of Bonita Springs-based Innovative Food Holdings since early 2025.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
October 6, 2025

Pasco County Target sets opening date

The retailer's new 147,000-square-foot store is opening at the Grove at Wesley Chapel.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 6, 2025

Texas investor pays $3 million for Cape Coral dental office

The Lee County property with a long-term lease was bought by a suburban Dallas investor.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
October 6, 2025

Fort Myers medical group expands in central Florida with acquisition

Together, the Fort Myers-based Millennium Physician Group and Orlando-headquartered IMA Medical Group include more than 950 health care providers.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
October 6, 2025

$40M private aviation facility opening at SRQ this fall

Sheltair Sarasota spans 24 acres in the northern part of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport campus.

Manatee-Sarasota

Anastasia Dawson
October 6, 2025

Logistics firm to shutter St. Pete facility, impacting roughly 100 employees

ID Logistics US Inc. will close its St. Petersburg location next January in hopes of consolidating all operations to another facility in Ruskin.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 5, 2025

Venice car dealer buys land once slated for pickleball club

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Naples apartment sells to a New York investor, a Fort Myers RV park is sold, and a Tampa brokerage is on a roll.

Florida

Elizabeth King
October 4, 2025

Report: Florida CEOs more optimistic than national peers

Florida CEOs have more plans to hire and invest in the next six months compared with their national counterparts, according to a new report from the Florida Council of 100.