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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • March 30, 2026
Tampa health tech company hires new CEO

Lee Horner has been named CEO of Tampa-based health IT company DAS Health.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 30, 2026
Collier affordable housing nonprofit launching portal to ease searches

The Housing Alliance is looking to double a $100,000 grant to create the program that will streamline options.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 27, 2026
Property owner proposes 46 townhomes to replace Sarasota bowling alley

A redevelopment project is being proposed where Sarasota Lanes is located on Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 27, 2026
Three-building complex sells in Clearwater

The property is on Myrtle Avenue just outside of downtown.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 27, 2026
Furniture store closing Sarasota location

Leather Gallery and Bedding Center is shuttering its two remaining Florida locations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • March 27, 2026
DOJ sues Busch Gardens parent company for rollator walker ban

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming at least three theme parks violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by banning wheeled walkers with seats.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 26, 2026
Athletic training franchise opens in Sarasota

D1 Training is holding a grand opening on Beneva Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • March 26, 2026
Rays announce presenting sponsor of Rays.TV

The team has also announced new ways to watch and listen to games as the 2026 MLB season begins.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • March 26, 2026
360-unit apartment complex opens in Pasco County

Verve Luxury Apartment Homes in Wesley Chapel offers 360 luxury one- to three-bedroom apartments between State Road 54 and State Road 56.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 26, 2026
Entrepreneur's Lido home lists for nearly $13 million

An author and co-founder of a health product company is selling her waterfront estate.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 26, 2026
Dallas developer to build Thonotosassa industrial center

Trammel Crow bought 10 acres outside of Tampa for the 136,000-square-foot warehouse project.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 26, 2026
Lee County OKs purchase of nearly 11 acres for preservation

The county agreed to buy the property for the Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 25, 2026
Fort Myers industrial park under construction

Work has started on Phase 1 of the planned five-building complex.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 25, 2026
Multimillion-dollar clubhouse renovation begins at Sara Bay Country Club

The country club in Manatee County is redoing the interior of its clubhouse.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 25, 2026
Waterfront hotel in Bradenton under new management

A Texas-based hospitality company is handling daily operations for Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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