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Louis Llovio
March 16, 2026

Fort Myers car dealer buys former RV dealership property for $3.7M

The Lee Auto group's main retail location will be on the Tamiami Trail property.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Andrew Warfield
March 16, 2026

SRQ looks toward potential of guest passes beyond security

With the opening of Wahlburgers, SRQ Concourse B food and beverage upgrades are complete as SRQ looks toward opening concourse access to non-travelers.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Anastasia Dawson
March 16, 2026

Penthouse at Tampa’s Pendry hotel and condo tower lists for $45.5M

The 38th-floor home at Tampa’s Pendry Residences features a rooftop terrace, pool and sweeping views of Tampa’s Riverwalk.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Anastasia Dawson
March 16, 2026

Apollo Beach businessman charged in $4.8M COVID fraud

Caleb Walsh, 36, faces up to 30 years in federal prison for the alleged fraud. His alleged ill-gotten gains include a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Nebraska hotel.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Anastasia Dawson
March 16, 2026

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport names new director

Mark Sprague, the airport’s interim director, has been appointed to the position.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
March 15, 2026

Two Tampa Bay medical buildings sold for nearly $13M

The pair of buildings were on opposite ends of the Bay but were sold by the same broker.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
March 15, 2026

Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, grocers open three new stores in Tampa region, prime property is on the market in Sarasota, and a club gets a major overhaul in Naples.

Florida

By

Elizabeth King
March 13, 2026

IncredibleBank opening new branch in Cape Coral

The Wisconsin-based bank will have two branches in Southwest Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By

Elizabeth King
March 13, 2026

231-unit apartment complex to start construction in Manatee County

Tallevast will consist of five residential buildings and a clubhouse on Tallevast Road.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Anastasia Dawson
March 13, 2026

TPA launches new airside shuttles in $91M upgrade

Travelers began using the modernized, automated shuttles at Airsides A and C this week.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Elizabeth King
March 12, 2026

Report: 2 Gulf Coast metros among top for migrating house hunters

Those looking to relocate are increasingly searching Florida and two regions specifically, according to Redfin.

Florida

By

Jay Heater
March 12, 2026

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO resigns

Rob Anderson worked a year at the post; current COO Philip Reber named interim CEO.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Elizabeth King
March 12, 2026

Looking to future, SRQ CEO envisions more parking, vertiports

With the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in the midst of strategic planning, the new leader shared what he called a “slice” of the vision.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Louis Llovio
March 12, 2026

Aldi, Publix open three stores in a week across Tampa region

The grocers opened the local stores in the past week on the heels of Aldi announcing a new South Sarasota location.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Anastasia Dawson
March 12, 2026

$38M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Tampa

Rio Palma Apartments will provide 90 affordable housing units for families in Tampa’s Palm River-Clair Mel area.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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