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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 30, 2026
Young Tampa exec tackles construction industry, serves as role model

Much of Julianna Nickel's life has been focused on giving back, first as part of the Miss America organization, and now as a blossoming leader in her field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2026
Planned events center and boathouse at Benderson Park wins $10M boost

State legislature has approved the $10 million appropriation, so now it is up to Gov. Ron DeSantis to approve it.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 29, 2026
Prominent Sarasota philanthropist, former Tropicana CEO dies at 67

Brock Leach reached the pinnacle of Corporate America. Then, right before he turned 50, he switched for a career in the ministry.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 29, 2026
Tampa housing development celebrates topping off for 11-story tower

Gallery at Rome Yards is expected to be completed in July 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 29, 2026
Manatee County to put $125M toward infrastructure post-hurricanes

“This is the largest infrastructure investment the county has ever managed,” Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn says in a statement.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 29, 2026
Sarasota spring training stadium to get $6.57M HVAC overhaul

The replacement of the HVAC system at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium will be completed by the Baltimore Orioles 2027 spring training season.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 28, 2026
Manatee County brewery set to close

3 Keys Brewing & Gastrobrew will shutter this weekend.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 28, 2026
NC apartment developer buys Pasco County land for $5M

Raleigh based Aventon Cos. is planning to build a 270-unit community on nearly 14 acres in New Port Richey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 28, 2026
Cemex US completes $36M expansion of Port Tampa Bay terminal

The expansion allows the building materials company to handle approximately 1.5 million tons of aggregate per year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 28, 2026
Electronics manufacturer doubles footprint in Manatee County

Niche Electronics expanded into a 20,000-square-foot facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 28, 2026
New Naples food truck offers curbside caviar

Nisha Singh’s Gourmet Chariot offers up charcuterie, champagne and caviar on wheels.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 27, 2026
Tampa psychiatric hospital operator, execs to pay $32M in Medicare fraud settlement

The agreement settles allegations that Oglethorpe Inc. retained Medicare overpayments dating back to 2021.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 27, 2026
Naples exec in high-profile fraud case says his politically-active boss told him to steal

Steven Veneziano claims in court papers that, despite accusations, while working for Oakes Farms, he committed offenses at the behest of Alfie Oakes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 27, 2026
Finalized deal shifts USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College

The vote to send the state's budget to the governor is expected on Friday.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 27, 2026
Report: Tampa, Sarasota rank among top cities in US for best ice cream shops

Tampa’s ice cream shops came in first place in a ranking of the nation’s 100 largest cities.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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