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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 9, 2026
Naples billionaire Hoffmann makes Forbes list of greatest self-made Americans

The list is made up of 250 luminaries — including presidents, tech giants and entertainers — who found success in the face of adversity.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 9, 2026
Sarasota boat manufacturer acquires custom marine company

Calcutta Marine International LLC has purchased Andros Boatworks Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 9, 2026
Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill will open April 10.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 9, 2026
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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 9, 2026
'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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 8, 2026
Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

The celebrity-backed 1000 North is expanding before opening.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • 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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 8, 2026
Tervis acquires Nashville drinkware company

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

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • 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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 7, 2026
Naples man charged with defrauding investors of $3.7M in overseas scam

The victims include two unamed local business owners who handed over hundreds of thousands after being promised the money would be used to access money held internationally.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 7, 2026
Florida Aquarium receives donated AquaFence flood barrier

The Norwegian-based company is donating the Tampa General Hospital-tested flood barrier to the aquarium.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 7, 2026
Manatee County OKs $292K Bradenton EDC contract

The annual contract is tied to performance metrics.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 7, 2026
Downtown Sarasota historic restoration project earns construction permit

Mira Mar Residences has received its construction permit to add two 18-story condo towers to complement restoration of the historic Palm Avenue building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 7, 2026
Dry cleaner chain with 28 locations in region sold

Sun Country Cleaners, with locations across Tampa Bay, had been owned by two sisters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 7, 2026
New 4,300-seat music venue headed to prominent Tampa mixed-use project

Live Nation will operate the new entertainment venue in Gasworx, set to open in late 2028.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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