News

Andrew Warfield
December 2, 2024

Selby Gardens raises $40M for next phase of redevelopment

The capital campaign for the second phase of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has reached 66% of its $60.9 million goal.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
December 1, 2024

Polk County office building sells for $6.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a legendary Tampa bakery is getting a new home, a Palmetto salvage yard gets sold, and Babcock Ranch is getting new tenants.

Florida

Elizabeth King
November 30, 2024

National sauna franchise to launch first Florida location in Sarasota

A family of entrepreneurs plans to open three Glow Sauna Studios in the greater Sarasota area.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
November 29, 2024

Bank names market execs for Fort Myers, Sarasota areas

As one leader is promoted outside the area, two others rise into new positions at Regions Bank.

Florida

Laura Lyon
November 29, 2024

Avelo extending the runway of its central Florida flight schedule

Customers can now book summer travel through Labor Day 2025.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
November 29, 2024

120-attorney law firm extends downtown Tampa lease for 12 years

Officials say the move demonstrates the "firm’s ongoing commitment to downtown Tampa and the Tampa Bay region."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
November 29, 2024

Shuttered roadside attraction launches auction. Want a 7-foot Santa?

The virtual auction is first of two events for the Shell Factory & Nature Park.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
November 28, 2024

Florida is top moving destination in US: National Association of Realtors

Nearly 373,000 people moved to Florida in 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors 2024 Migrations Trends report.

Florida

Elizabeth King
November 28, 2024

Tourist spending up, visitation down in Sarasota for September

Visit Sarasota County's September tourism data shows gains in several areas while visitation overall compared with 2023 was down.

Manatee-Sarasota

Laura Lyon
November 27, 2024

Community Foundation Tampa Bay adds new duo to board

The additions are in response to momentum following the hurricane season.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
November 27, 2024

Pinellas County to Rays: Make a decision by Sunday on $1.3B stadium project

In a sometimes scolding letter, Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters flatly asks officials with the Tampa Bay Rays if they are in or out on a $1.3 billion stadium deal the team agreed to four months ago.