News

Mark Gordon
May 8, 2024

$1.27B oncology network announces CFO departure, replacement

American Oncology Network, a publicly traded network of community-based oncology practices, has begun the search for a non-interim CFO.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
May 8, 2024

Sarasota firm promotes architect to partner

Modern architectural design firm DSDG announced the promotion of Casey Allen to partner.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
May 8, 2024

Sarasota grocery drivers join Teamsters labor union

Workers at a Sarasota grocery distribution facility voted to unionize, represented by the Teamsters Local 79.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
May 8, 2024

Loss of Walmart wireless services contract leads to 302 layoffs

Walmart did not renew the contract for a Miami company that handles wireless sales at stores across Florida.

Florida

Elizabeth King
May 8, 2024

Food truck-turned-restaurant to open second Sarasota location

Florence and the Spice Boys, which serves Middle Eastern fusion cuisine, targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
May 7, 2024

Fort Myers marketing firm founder inducted into industry Hall of Fame

Teri Hansen, founder and president of Fort Myers-based Priority Marketing, has been elected to the American Advertising Federation District 4 Advertising Hall of Fame.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
May 7, 2024

Another Sarasota mall owner seeks to build residences on the property

The owners of Crossings at Siesta Key Mall will appear before the Sarasota Planning Board.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
May 7, 2024

Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement

David Deno announced his retirement Tuesday but will stay on as the company searches for his replacement.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 7, 2024

Gulf Coast mall owners grapple with bankrupt retailer Rue21 closing stores

Joining Macy’s and Express, teen fashion retailer Rue21 is closing its 11 local stores — and 30 in Florida — after filing for bankruptcy for the third time.

Florida

Carter Weinhofer
May 7, 2024

Inside peek at $800M Longboat resort opening this summer

Secret cocktails at the drop of a button. A chocolate room. Saltwater lagoons. That and more make up the insides of the St. Regis Longboat Key, which is months away from opening day.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
May 6, 2024

375 Tampa apartments coming after developer gets $63 million in financing

The apartment complex will be built in MetWest International, a prominent mixed-use project near Tampa International, Raymond James Stadium and International Plaza.