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News

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 23, 2024
Fort Myers Beach residents to pay more for flood insurance than others in Lee

A FEMA ratings downgrade and probation means residents of the barrier island will lose a 25% policy discount starting in April.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 22, 2024
The top commercial real estate deals of the year

Big transactions in Southwest Florida stand out as hardware stores, condos and hotels changed hands across the region.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 20, 2024
Pfizer to lay off 62 in Tampa

The job cuts affect employees working at the pharmaceutical company's Heights Union hub.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon, Louis Llovio
  • December 20, 2024
The Waffle Stop, Sarasota 'Elvis Ate Here' restaurant, to close by end of 2024

A Sarasota institution, The Waffle Stop, is closing after 74 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 20, 2024
High-tech Naples dry cleaning business presses forward on a big year

Platinum Dry Cleaners ends 2024 with some global recognition.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 19, 2024
Pasco will get $94 million, 228-unit affordable housing community

A Minneapolis developer has bought 44 acres in Holiday and plans to build the community, its second in the county.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • December 19, 2024
NJ manufacturer expands in Tampa, plans to add 20 positions

Automation machinery manufacturer Norwalt is moving into a new year with a new address and room to grow.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • December 19, 2024
HL Asian Market opens on US 41 in Sarasota

A new market selling everything from teapots to live crabs is open for business on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 19, 2024
Fleming’s Chinese food concept opens Estero restaurant

PJK Neighborhood Chinese has opened a 6,000-square-foot eatery at Coconut Point, the Lee County open air mall.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 18, 2024
Hoffmann increases its ownership of top national newspaper chain

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. has upped its ownership in Iowa-based Lee Enterprises as it looks to become the chain’s largest shareholder.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • December 18, 2024
Bradenton Area EDC adds, promotes staff

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation made staffing changes its leader says are "future-proofing" the agency heading into 2025.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • December 18, 2024
Inpatient hospice unit opens at Lee Memorial Hospital

The VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit is only hospital-based hospice facility in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • December 18, 2024
Longtime Polk County, north Florida construction firms merge

The new company is looking forward to expanded brand presence in 2025.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 18, 2024
Pair of homes listed in Naples for more than $45M each

Two custom-built estates in the Port Royal neighborhood of Naples have hit the market with listing prices over $45 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 17, 2024
Despite county's yes vote, Tampa Rays want more money for $1.3B ballpark

The team says it cannot cover cost increases and that it will negotiate with municipalities already cash strapped and unwilling to pay more.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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