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Louis Llovio
May 15, 2025

Ian Black lands 333,000-square-foot property management assignment

The Sarasota commercial real estate firm's total square footage under management grows to 2.3 million square feet with the new duties.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
May 15, 2025

Noted Manatee waterfront restaurant unveils $1M in renovations

Sandbar, an Anna Maria Island mainstay, has a refreshed look after the fall hurricanes and an acquisition by St. Petersburg restaurant company Beachside Hospitality Group.

Manatee-Sarasota

Laura Lyon
May 15, 2025

HSN updates layoff numbers, 375 people to be let go in July

Almost three times the number of spring layoffs are expected to occur, Home Shopping Network's parent company QVC announced.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
May 15, 2025

Miami manufacturer buys Charlotte County firm, doubles payroll

The new owner is "dedicated to securing the future of the American industrial base."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
May 14, 2025

Tampa health tech firm to lay off nearly 100 employees, blames Trump administration

GroundGame.Health, which made the Inc. 5000 list the past two years, says changes in Washington forced its clients to cut spending.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
May 14, 2025

After nearly closing, Sarasota cheese shop raises capital to remain open

The owner of Artisan Cheese Company, facing closure due to a host of issues, finds salvation in an angel investor — and her customers.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
May 14, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra picks up $10M gift

Funds will go toward the organization's new Music Center project.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
May 14, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning get new broadcast home

The team has signed an agreement with E.W. Scripps Co., which will launch a new station and a new app.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Laura Lyon
May 14, 2025

South Carolina hospitality group opens first of two Tampa restaurants

Maru, from South Carolina-based Indigo Road Hospitality Group, has opened on the rooftop of Bayshore Gardens in Tampa. The second restaurant is slated for a fall opening.