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  • Elizabeth King
  • July 10, 2026
BayCare tops out Manatee hospital

BayCare Hospital Manatee is expected to open in 2028.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 10, 2026
Knights of Columbus Hall listing in Sarasota goes 'gangbusters,' broker says

The property on Fruitville Road is being sold by an entity affiliated with the Knights of Columbus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 10, 2026
Deli closes Sarasota location, plans new concept at UTC

The Original Wolfie’s has shuttered its eatery in Sarasota's Rosemary District.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 10, 2026
Diocese wins $250K grant aimed at staving off SWFL evictions

The Diocese of Venice will use the grant and in-kind support to assist moderate, low-income families having troubles with rents.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 9, 2026
St. Pete woman seeks $10M in discrimination lawsuit against employer

The lawsuit alleges California-based Veracyte ignored disability accommodations, interfered with protected leave and retaliated against the sales rep — a top performer — after she disclosed a high-risk pregnancy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 9, 2026
Sarasota County bans data center applications for one year

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 12-month moratorium on data center applications.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 9, 2026
Lakeland logistics provider names new CEO

Longtime employee Grady Martin is the new CEO of Saddle Creek Logistics Services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 9, 2026
Fort Myers Beach gets state money for stormwater improvements

Nearly four years after Hurricane Ian, the barrier island will use the funding on infrastructure and to reduce the impact of floods in the commercial district.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 8, 2026
Georgia woman in Lee County prison for racketeering in retail fraud scheme

The woman pleaded no contest for taking part in a ring that defrauded the retail parent of T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 8, 2026
Tampa Convention Center wins global award, primed for more

The Tampa Convention Center is one of just five venues globally to win the 2026 Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 8, 2026
Sarasota waterfront home listed for nearly $15M

This marks the Lido Shores estate's first public listing in 50 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 7, 2026
Naples man who swindled elderly couple sentenced to 4 years

The man posed as a contractor following Hurricane Ian and collected money from the couple for repairs even after their house was sold and the woman moved into assisted living.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 7, 2026
Construction underway on $60M Tampa Riverwalk expansion

Once completed, likely in spring 2027, the riverwalk will connect both sides of the Hillsborough River to Tampa’s downtown.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 7, 2026
Sarasota Little League treasurer sentenced to 1 year in $175K theft case

The 35-year-old woman was ordered to make lump-sum payment then monthly payments totaling $176,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 7, 2026
Publix opens a new store, its 8th since late May

The Lakeland grocer opened its latest store, a rebuilt location, in Naples last week.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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