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News

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 9, 2026
Challenges await as Hoffmann prepares to take over Iowa newspaper chain

The founder of the Hoffmann Family of Cos. will become chairman of Lee Enterprises after $51 million stock purchase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 9, 2026
Stone distributor opens 20K-square-foot Manatee County store

UMI Stone has a new showroom and warehouse north of Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • January 9, 2026
Pinellas airport, with record passenger count, to build four-story garage

Last year saw a record 2.8 million passengers pass through St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, prompting county officials to approve spending on additional parking spaces.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 9, 2026
Naples country club completes $15M, '2.0' renovation project

Countryside Golf & Country Club project was also under budget.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 8, 2026
Collier housing nonprofit gets $50,000 to educate homebuyers, renters

The Housing Alliance and an affiliate will use the funds to expand an education program.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 8, 2026
New steakhouse opens from Englewood restaurateurs

Chophouse285 on Dearborn Street features a dry-aging room for steaks.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 8, 2026
$60M in Manatee County projects coming to Lakewood Ranch area in 2026

Manatee County has multiple projects slated for Lena Road and Premier Sports Campus North.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • January 8, 2026
BayCare reveals first look at $650M children’s hospital

The health care system has released its first exterior renderings of the future Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph's, expected to open in 2030.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 8, 2026
Three-story St. Armands redevelopment plan faces FEMA 50% obstacle

Shore might be required to shore up flood resiliency as it pursues plans to return to St. Armands Circle.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 7, 2026
After delay, construction begins on $25M Naples Genesis dealership

Work is underway at the Zellers family owned Genesis of Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 7, 2026
Healthy restaurant opens second Sarasota location

Pura Vida Miami recently opened a restaurant in The Landings.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 7, 2026
National radiology company acquires 13 imaging centers in region

RadNet has acquired Radiology Regional, which has locations from Sarasota to Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2026
Fort Myers, Sarasota and Tampa hospitals gain Forbes' recognition

The magazine's 2026 Top Hospitals list includes three in the region with five stars.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 7, 2026
$600M SWFL construction firm promotes COO to president

Reggie Morgan has been with the company for DeAngelis Diamond for 20 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 7, 2026
$1B Midtown Tampa developer adds Palm Beach investor for retail growth

The Bromley Cos. has formed a joint venture to help "ensure the retail offering evolves in a way that complements" office, residential and hotel components.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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