Industries

By Denise Federer
December 5, 2024

The next succession: Keeping a family business intact in the third generation

The transition from the second to third generation in a family business can be a minefield. It's also manageable.

Advice

By Louis Llovio
December 4, 2024

HVAC wholesaler in Fort Myers moving

Philadelphia-based United Refrigeration has leased 17,000 square feet of warehouse and office space about two miles from its current location.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
December 4, 2024

Michael Saunders & Co. joins Forbes Global Properties

The Sarasota-based real estate firm is part of an exclusive group of top-tier agencies.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
December 4, 2024

USF cybersecurity program launches $240K incubator

The first round of PhaseZero: Innovation Incubator's recipients will receive up to $60,000.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
December 4, 2024

Naples firm acquires 45-mile fiber optic project in DC

It's the first fiber optic purchase for ROC Venture Group, a Naples-based venture capital and private equity firm with a growing portfolio of AI-related investments.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
December 4, 2024

Downtown Sarasota mixed-use project to get cafe in 2025, several restaurants

"This side of Main Street was not the most energetic side," says Eric Fenton, vice president of development for Belpointe.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
December 3, 2024

Tampa insurance firm promotes from within for president role

Jon Ritchie has been COO of Florida residential property insurance firm American Integrity Insurance Group since 2019.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
December 3, 2024

Lee-based construction company promotes pair to general superintendent

Heatherwood Construction Company has promoted two to leadership positions within the organization.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
December 3, 2024

Boeing layoffs hit Florida, includes Tampa, St. Petersburg

The manufacturer is cutting jobs across the state as part of an effort to reduce its workforce by 10%.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
December 3, 2024

Sarasota County rejects variance for two-unit Siesta Key multifamily project

Among the reasons for denial: County Commissioner Mark Smith says he doesn't "feel comfortable with turning over essentially a public beach access to private use."