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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 9, 2026
Madeira Beach boutique damaged by Helene reopens two years later

Hubbard’s Marina’s shop in John’s Pass Village in Pinellas County is back after suffering structural damage and facing delays in construction work.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Elizabeth King
  • September 9, 2026
Crews Bank & Trust breaks ground on Englewood branch

The original Englewood branch was destroyed by Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 9, 2026
Tampa marketing agency named among America's top 100 small businesses

Digital Neighbor was selected from more than 12,000 applicants for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 CO—100 list.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • S.T. Cardinal
  • September 9, 2026
Failed hotel, conman, chamber, bank all in Longboat building's 50-year history

The office building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive has stood for five decades under several owners and is now slated for demolition if plans are approved.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • September 8, 2026
Sarasota County advances 5,700-home project near Palmer Ranch

A project including a town center that will serve as a major employment hub in Sarasota County as well as thousands of homes now moves on to the state for review.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 8, 2026
$80M Sarasota boathouse and rec center targets 2028 opening

Groundbreaking for the Nathan Benderson Park Multi-Sport Complex and Boathouse is expected this fall with a summer 2028 opening.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 8, 2026
Philadelphia investor pays $29M for Pasco County shopping center

The Hub at Bexley in Land O' Lakes was 100% occupied at the time of purchase.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 8, 2026
3 new restaurants open at Clearwater Beach luxury resort

Lolita’s Coastal Cocina, Float Malt Shop & Creamery and Beach Market bring Mexican fare, nostalgic sweets and grab-and-go meals to Beach Walk.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Elizabeth King
  • September 8, 2026
Manatee County animal nonprofit to undergo $13.5M campus transformation

The Humane Society of Manatee County is preparing for a 2.5-acre construction project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 8, 2026
USF breaks ground on nearly $500M mixed-use project

The former golf course property will become a new neighborhood for the university’s Tampa campus, offering housing, restaurants, a hotel and a major research facility.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 8, 2026
Tampa tech CEO, Forbes 30 Under 30 winner, to plead guilty to $8M scam

Federal court records show Meade Lewis of mIQroTech will plead guilty next month and faces 20 years in prison for providing misleading information to investors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 5, 2026
Fast-growing car wash chain chooses fast-growing Polk city for expansion

AquaShine Express is already building a second location as it targets Polk County’s growing population.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Elizabeth King
  • September 4, 2026
FL shell contractor selected to build 1,700-plus homes in region

CSCI is under contract with a handful of builders for 10 Gulf Coast projects from Collier to Manatee to Pinellas counties.

  • Florida
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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 4, 2026
Report: Tampa, Miami lead the nation in luxury home sale price increases

The Tampa metro area saw prices for luxury homes jump by double digits in the past year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Elizabeth King
  • September 4, 2026
Waterfront home on John Ringling Parkway listed for nearly $8M

The Lido Shores property features Gulf access and 143 feet of waterfront.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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