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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 1, 2026
Defense contractor announces $6M HQ expansion in Tampa

Orion Edge has signed a lease for new office space in the Westshore District and plans to add 25 new jobs over the next three years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 1, 2026
Prolific South Florida developer buys land in Brandon

Kolter Group’s multifamily division is building a 280-unit community on 17 acres in Hillsborough County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 1, 2026
Prominent Sarasota philanthropist, mentor dies at 80

Dr. Joel Morganroth is remembered for both his philanthropic gifts — at least $30 million to a host of Sarasota organizations — and his philosophical advice to multiple local leaders.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 30, 2026
Sarasota hotel owner invests nearly $2M to rebrand two properties

Two hotels in Sarasota County are being renamed and repositioned under a new flag.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 30, 2026
Seafood restaurant headed to old Tommy Bahama spot on St. Armands

The Pinchers restaurant in Sarasota will be the 11th location for the brand owned by Phelan Family Brands.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 30, 2026
Clearwater health system secures $8.35M in state funding

The money going to BayCare will be used for projects at three care facilities in the region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 30, 2026
Ultra-low-cost carrier adds Tampa and Fort Myers routes

Avelo Airline will fly to four Florida destinations from outside Dallas starting in November.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 30, 2026
Greek street food coming to Tampa's Sparkman Wharf

Ziki’s Greek Street Food will serve up classic gyros, greek salads, loaded greek fries and Loukoumades, or Greek honey donuts.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 29, 2026
Downtown St. Petersburg tower obtains $135M finance package

The loan is for the 275 5th Street building a 24-story mixed used development planned for two blocks south of Central Avenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 29, 2026
$13M Fort Myers Beach resort project to start construction in early July

The three-story building will be built on the site of the city's Times Square.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 29, 2026
Sarasota Square apartment project secures financing

The 355-unit apartment complex is expected to be complete in 2028.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 29, 2026
YouTube personality buys Fort Myers apartment complex

The $43 million purchase is the second SWFL deal the colorful Pinellas County investor has been tied to in recent weeks.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 29, 2026
Tampa to install first-of-its-kind drinking water treatment tech

The city is readying to design and construct what it says is the world’s largest Suspended Ion Exchange facility.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 29, 2026
180-bed Lakewood Ranch hospital names new CEO

Universal Health Services picks Jason Madsen to take over its 180-bed facility in the growing community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 29, 2026
Downtown Sarasota luxury hotel/condo project makes key progress

The 1000 Boulevard of the Arts project site is nearly cleared to make way for 117 condos and a 174-room Hyatt Centric hotel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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