News

Elizabeth King
March 11, 2025

Oak & Stone adding 3 locations, new president appointed

The restaurant chain that started in Sarasota is expanding in and outside of Florida.

Manatee-Sarasota

Laura Lyon
March 11, 2025

St. Petersburg bank reaches billion-dollar milestone

The achievement comes nearly four years after the bank’s inception.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
March 10, 2025

St. Petersburg mayor has spoken with investors interested in buying Rays

The mayor says that the city will work with whoever owns the team to move forward with the agreed upon ballpark and that Gas Plant redevelopment remains a priority.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Laura Lyon
March 10, 2025

Ocean survey company launches $1.6M mission out of St. Petersburg

The ocean mapping will be the first of its kind for the company

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
March 10, 2025

Bradenton firm to merge with HR tech company

Both companies provide humane resources solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
March 10, 2025

Former North Port Winn-Dixie to get new life as inflatable park

Do The Beach is a beach-themed inflatable park designed for all ages.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
March 10, 2025

Meet the Smiths: Fort Myers law firm adds partners to official name

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith handles personal injury cases.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
March 10, 2025

Report: Major League Baseball wants Tampa Bay Rays sold

A story in a prominent sports publication says the league and owners want Stuart Sternberg to sell the team to someone who will resolve long running stadium issues.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
March 9, 2025

Collier, Charlotte properties included in $84.5M state purchase of conservation land

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a $65 million loan for Fort Myers apartments, a Tampa REIT pays $35 million for a hospital, and South Sarasota acreage sold for conservation.