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News

    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 5, 2023
Seven companies in region make GrowFL top 50 list of fast-growth companies

Lee, Collier, Hillsborough and Pinellas are represented on the list.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 4, 2023
ESPN blasts empty stands at Tampa Bay Rays playoff games

The team, which plans to build a $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg, drew fewer than 21,000 fans for each of its two playoff games, setting a more than 100-year low.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 4, 2023
Tampa Bay-based car wash expands into Sarasota, Bradenton

Woodie's Wash Shack has plans to open at least 50 locations by 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 4, 2023
SWFL health care firm seeks patent for AI-powered program

HealthLynked plans to launch the program by the end of year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 4, 2023
Growing Tampa IT firm names new CEO

As cyber threats grow, Robert Atherton will lead a Tampa IT services company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 4, 2023
Two multimillion-dollar Pinellas beachfront homes hit the market

Two houses sitting on the Gulf of Mexico have been listed for sale, one for $10.5 million the other for $6.99 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 3, 2023
New College of Florida names president after six-month search

The current interim beat out two other finalists for the official title.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 3, 2023
Ruth's Chris Steak House expands to Lakewood Ranch

This is the second Ruth's Chris Steak House to open in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 3, 2023
Naples attorney promoted to partner

Pamela Lundborg has been with Quarles & Brady for about two years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 3, 2023
Florida ranks second nationwide for most expensive home on market

Palm Beach County is in the news again for scoring the highest asking price for a home.

  • Florida
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 3, 2023
Tampa restaurant giant eliminates major position

Bloomin' Brands said in a filing on Tuesday that it has eliminated the position of EVP of casual dining.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 3, 2023
Site demolition on $124 million downtown Sarasota project underway

The 16-floor hotel/condo tower on Main Street will offer two restaurants. It's expected to be completed in March 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 2, 2023
SWFL plumbing business expands, launching air conditioning service unit

Move follows customer demand, company officials say.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 2, 2023
Manatee County port absolved of involvement in oil spill

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its investigation after samples of oil from SeaPort Manatee didn't match that found in the spill.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 2, 2023
Tampa REIT pays $59.95 million for Chicago medical building

Sila Realty continues to grow with purchase of Loyola University Medical Center-run facility.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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