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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 14, 2026
Lakefront Hillsborough estate, with bowling alley and go-karts, listed for $115M

The estate, designed by Lazydays RV founder Don Wallace, spans 87 acres along Lake Thonotosassa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 14, 2026
Bealls faces lawsuit from family member, 'odd' behavior by CEO alleged

Jennifer Beall says "curious" and "odd behavior" from the CEO of Bealls has "raised concerns" about the company's oversight.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 13, 2026
Naples Airport begins $25 million resiliency project

The airport is installing more than 1,000 elevated runway and taxiway lights and reconstructing its electrical vault.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 13, 2026
Costco buys Fort Myers land for $1 million per acre

Costco's $55 million purchase of Fort Myers property sets a new benchmark for commercial properties in the region, brokers say.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 13, 2026
Bradenton payroll, HR company names new CEO and COO

CoAdvantage has made two new C-suite appointments.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 13, 2026
'50s-inspired dining, nightlife and supper club coming to Tampa

The Sapphire: Lounge & Supper Club combines luxury dining with cocktails and live entertainment.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 12, 2026
Italian bakery, cafe coming to Sarasota this summer

Amalfi Bakehouse has leased a 1,170-square-foot retail space on Siesta Drive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 12, 2026
Bee Ridge office building, adjacent parcel sell for $3.6M

An LLC associated with a law firm purchased the property and plans to use it as an office.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 12, 2026
Naples property including former L.L. Bean compound sells for $37M

Spanning more than an acre, the property encompasses the block of Fifth Avenue South from the beach to Gulf Shore Boulevard.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 12, 2026
Tampa, Hillsborough County break monthly tourism records

Visit Tampa Bay says March was the best performing month in the county’s history, with $134 million in taxable hotel revenue and $8 million in bed taxes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 12, 2026
Retailers saved from penny turmoil as DeSantis signs rounding bill

A Florida Senate bill approved nearly unanimously in the Legislature allows retailers to round cash transactions as pennies disappear.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 12, 2026
Tampa low-income apartments sell for $30M, $24M in renovations planned

A New York firm has bought the Silver Oaks Apartments just off of Hillsborough Avenue and will make major improvements and add programing for residents.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 12, 2026
United Soccer League announces leadership transition, new CEO

Paul McDonough has been tapped as the Tampa organization’s new president and CEO, effective June 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • May 11, 2026
Owner rebrands Longboat, Sarasota pizza joints

As the franchise contract reached expiration, owner Kenny Palin decided to personalize his two pizzerias with a family name.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 11, 2026
Longboat Key, Miami Beach resorts selling $187K World Cup package — tickets extra

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offer six-day ultra-luxury packages around the global soccer tournament that include the presidential suites, butlers and yacht tours.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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