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News

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 23, 2026
Sarasota County offers funding help for low-income housing developers, buyers

The program is aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing in unincorporated parts of Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 23, 2026
Yacht Club in Tampa opens 17-story luxury condo tower

The Aqua Residences at Westshore Yacht Club celebrates its grand opening Wednesday.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 23, 2026
SRQ airport highlights new concessions with tasting event

Now that all its new restaurants and bars are open, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport introduced the vendors with a First Class Flavors event.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 22, 2026
Rumble acquires AI company, splits business into two divisions

The publicly traded Rumble also rebranded itself as Rum Group Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 22, 2026
Pinellas investor buys Cape Coral shopping center for $12M

The Shops at Surfside off Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lee County was fully leased at the time of sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 22, 2026
Michelin-recommended pizzeria opens at University Town Center

Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza is known for its artisanal star-shaped pizzas.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 22, 2026
Pilates studio coming to Water Street Tampa

High-intensity, low-impact fitness boutique Solidcore plans to open in fall 2026.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 21, 2026
Tampa medical building tied to philanthropist, investor Patel sold

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a grocery store property sold in Venice, a former beach hotel sold in Clearwater, and a prominent CRE broker makes a move in Fort Myers.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 20, 2026
Naples office complex sells for $23 million

The sale of the 60,000-square-foot two-building property a sign of a strong office sector, the broker says.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 19, 2026
Sam's Club affiliate buys land in Manatee for $15M

The membership warehouse club has purchased property near Parrish.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 19, 2026
$214M expansion underway at AdventHealth hospital in Hillsborough

The expansion project includes a new patient tower, more beds and increased surgical services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 18, 2026
Tampa, St. Pete employees among 178 laid off with home health company closure

The jobs are being eliminated as Southeast Homecare Services shutters four of its businesses.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 18, 2026
Centuries-old chocolatier opens in UTC mall

The retail boutique marks the 11th for the company, which was founded in Paris in 1668.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 18, 2026
$80M indoor sports multiplex moves ahead in Manatee County

Commissioners decided to advance the public-private partnership, agreeing to business terms including a 60-year land lease in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 18, 2026
68-acre Lee County project adds tenants, including popular donut shop

Midtown at Bonita, a mixed-use project just off Interstate 75, signed leases with five restaurants and retailers as it adjusts its commercial space.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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