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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 23, 2026
Homebuilder plans 500 new residences in Naples community

M/I Homes bought the lots in Barron Collier Cos.’ Brightshore master-planned development and will begin construction early next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 23, 2026
SMH to make nearly $60M land buy in Manatee County for expansion

Sarasota Memorial plans to build a freestanding ER followed by infrastructure to support a full-service hospital campus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 23, 2026
$2.3B bank names Polk County market president

John A. Laurent will oversee the bank’s operations in Lakeland and Winter Haven after nearly a decade with the company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 22, 2026
Nearly 2-acre site near The Quay Sarasota hits market

The property can support a variety of types of development due to its zoning, according to Berkadia, which is marketing the property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 22, 2026
767,000-square-foot Sarasota distribution center listed for lease

The former United Natural Foods and Winn-Dixie distribution center includes 202,000 square feet of cold storage space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 22, 2026
Tampa university remains ranked among top 50 schools in US

U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of South Florida as the 46th best public school and 100th best overall, extending two multiyear streaks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 22, 2026
Pasco university launches Florida’s first 93-credit bachelor's degree

The three-year business analytics program aims to cut the time and cost of earning a degree by nearly 25%.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 22, 2026
Tampa General adopts 15-minute blood test to improve sepsis care

The test helps emergency room doctors distinguish bacterial infections from viral ones, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and hospitalizations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 22, 2026
Sarasota CPA firm plans leadership transition

The longtime managing shareholder of Kerkering, Barberio & Co. will retire at the end of 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 22, 2026
After 22 years, a Marco Island penthouse sells for $7.2M

The more than 13,000-square-foot penthouse unit sat vacant and unadorned after its owners bought it in 2004 and never moved in.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 21, 2026
$3M hotel renovation complete in Lakewood Ranch

Hyatt Place underwent a multimillion-dollar update.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 21, 2026
NY manufacturer sells Tampa building, signs new lease to stay

Century Fasteners has signed a long-term lease on the building off of Hillsborough Avenue it sold for $4.8M.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 21, 2026
Port Tampa Bay hires veteran Tallahassee staffer to lead government affairs

Jim Browne will oversee the port’s government relations as it seeks support for its next phase of maritime growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 18, 2026
St. Petersburg office towers sell for $19 million

The two-building office property in the city’s Carillon Park was nearly fully leased when bought by Nevada firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • September 18, 2026
Tampa cigar maker seeks to hire 100 workers for hospitality venture

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. will hold a two-day job fair before launching its first restaurant, cigar lounge and boutique hotel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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