News

Elizabeth King
February 7, 2026

Report: NY, Idaho among feeder states for Sarasota, Manatee growth

Migration data shows New York is a primary feeder, while residents from the West are increasingly choosing to move to Sarasota and Manatee counties as well.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
February 6, 2026

Southwest Florida homebuilder dies at 91

Milton William “Bill” Frey II was the co-founder of Frey & Son Homes, a luxury homebuilder in Lee and Collier counties.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
February 6, 2026

California dental insurer cutting Tampa jobs

Liberty Dental says it's laying off 95 employees, 30 of them working in Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
February 5, 2026

After changes, Boar’s Head reopens plant tied to listeria outbreak

The Sarasota-based company renovated the plant in Virginia and implemented more stringent food safety protocols at its facilities nationwide.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
February 5, 2026

Naples' David Hoffmann takes over Iowa newspaper chain

The founder of the Hoffmann Family of Cos. has been named chairman of Lee Enterprises after $50 million stock purchase.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
February 5, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays unveil stadium designs, plan to woo public

With public support critical to selling its ballpark plan, the team will begin hosting community engagement sessions to discuss its plans.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
February 5, 2026

Lakeland man to pay $12.9M, go to prison for filing 450 fake tax returns

The tax preparer was sentenced to federal prison for falsifying tax returns and tax documents to win 318 clients — and himself — hefty refunds.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
February 5, 2026

TGH-anchored development moves forward in east Ybor City

Developer Darryl Shaw has submitted a rezoning request with the city of Tampa for a 325-acre mixed-use development called “Casa Ybor.”

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
February 5, 2026

Bradenton used car lot sells for $1.25M

The property that sold is in Bradenton's Village of the Arts.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
February 4, 2026

Darden to transform 4 Bahama Breeze eateries in region

As part of a move to eliminate the Caribbean inspired chain, it will rebrand 14 locations and close another 14.The four getting a rebrand in the region are in Tampa, Lutz, Brandon and Fort Myers.