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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 16, 2026
Stetson University to redevelop Tampa Law Center property

The university is partnering with Bromley Cos. to make major changes to its 6.5-acre property in Tampa, adding hotels, retail and restaurants.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 16, 2026
60-bed inpatient rehab hospital opens in Bradenton

“We want to be the best,” Bradenton Rehabilitation Hospital CEO Tom Marnejon said. “We want to be the best in South Florida. We want to be the best in the state of Florida.”

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 16, 2026
Florida GDP now bigger than Australia, Mexico

A new report from the Florida Chamber Foundation says the state could become one of the top 10 economies in the world by 2030.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 15, 2026
Jabil's board approves $1.5 billion share buyback program

The St. Petersburg company says after securing the authorization it will repurchase shares from ‘time to time.’

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 15, 2026
46-year-old Pinellas flea market staying put despite development

The Oldsmar Flea Market says it is consolidating its space after a piece of its land it operated from sold to multifamily developer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 15, 2026
Goodwill Bargain Barn to open at former Tervis HQ in Venice

Merchandise will be sold by the pound at the store, located in the Goodwill Triple Diamond Sustainability and Logistics Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 15, 2026
Busch Gardens announces 'final ride' for iconic roller coaster

Kumba, the theme park’s 33-year-old roller coaster, will close on Aug. 2.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 14, 2026
Scream-A-Geddon returns to Tampa Bay after $2.5M transformation

The independent haunted house park returns for its 12th season with a reimagined midway and updated attractions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 14, 2026
French food and beverage firm to invest $100M in Pasco facility

Monin, a more than 100-year-old family-owned French company, plans to build a facility on 70 acres and add more than 100 jobs in Zephyrhills.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 14, 2026
Venice senior living community reveals 50-acre satellite campus plan

Village On The Isle’s Arbor Vita neighborhood will have 130 apartments and 50 cottages.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 14, 2026
Albuquerque private equity firm opens Sarasota self-storage facility

The company, which bought the property near Beneva Road two years ago, focused on protecting trees during construction.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 14, 2026
High-end Tampa mall announces 9 new retailers, including Dolce and Gabbana

Seven of the nine new stores coming to the shopping mall are new to the Tampa Bay market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 14, 2026
Three properties on same Naples street hit market for nearly $12M

A sales group within John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate is selling the homes in Quail West Golf & Country Club.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 13, 2026
Sarasota Arthritis Center names new CEO

Steven Walsh has been promoted from chief financial officer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 13, 2026
Pinellas residential property on Gulf could sell for nearly $40M

The nearly 1-acre property on the exclusive barrier island Belleair Shores is being marketed to give buyers the option of building their own home or choosing one of three custom designs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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