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Florida

    By
  • Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
  • November 1, 2024
Holding your team to high standards requires a coaching mindset

Here are three steps to hold your team accountable to high expectations — while honoring them as human beings.

  • Advice
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • October 28, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $128 million land deal in Lee County paces transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 27, 2024
Benderson buys St. Armands Circle boutique property for $1.7M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, the Tampa Bay Rays find a new home for employees, a Punta Gorda retail development is sold, and a Lakewood Ranch adjacent plot is on the market.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King, Louis Llovio
  • October 25, 2024
After suffering two storms in two weeks, business leaders share stories of resilience

The entire Gulf Coast was impacted by the one-two punch of hurricanes Helene and Milton. We share stories from executives after the storms — and how they plan to make a comeback.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 24, 2024
Study: Floridians are buying more clothes, fewer couches

People in Florida are buying things that make a difference in their everyday lives and holding back on luxury items, according to a new study.

  • Florida
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • October 21, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $151 million Tampa office building deal paces transactions for the week.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 20, 2024
Home Depot in Clearwater sells for $23 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Bradenton apartment project gets $60 million in financing, a Tampa project gets $117 million, and a Naples project gets $1.3 million.

  • Florida
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 18, 2024
After the storm: Hurricane Milton power outage update

A week after the storm, the lights are back on.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 16, 2024
Business owners can visit mobile assistance centers post-Milton

Business owners can get in-person help navigating state and federal loan programs to help with disaster relief from Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 15, 2024
Florida Walgreens stores face potential closure as 1,200 locations to shutter

The drug store chain announced Tuesday that it plans to close 1,200 stores as it looks to cut costs and improve cash flow.

  • Florida
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 14, 2024
St. Augustine destination marketing agency offers reprieve to Floridians

The unaffected ‘Historic Coast’ has deals and freebies for the hurricane weary

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 14, 2024
DOJ promises crack down on post Milton, Helene fraud

The National Center for Disaster Fraud, created to investigate and prosecute post-disaster scammers, is warning storm victims to be wary.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 13, 2024
Pasco brewery takes over, reinvents Big Storm Brewing space

Editor's note: This week's News & Notes column is shorter than normal due to Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 12, 2024
Hurricane Milton insured damage projections start at $30B to $50B

The potent combination of high winds, substantial storm surge, heavy rainfall, tornadoes and flooding will translate to a significant financial cost. And other related issues linger.

  • Florida
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 10, 2024
State Emergency Bridge Loan applications now available

The resources are meant to assist businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
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