Industries

By Beth Luberecki
December 2, 2024

Shrewd construction helps Fort Myers Beach resort survive stormy year

Smart design choices have helped Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach weather the challenges of its barrier island location.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
December 1, 2024

Polk County office building sells for $6.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a legendary Tampa bakery is getting a new home, a Palmetto salvage yard gets sold, and Babcock Ranch is getting new tenants.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
November 30, 2024

National sauna franchise to launch first Florida location in Sarasota

A family of entrepreneurs plans to open three Glow Sauna Studios in the greater Sarasota area.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
November 29, 2024

Bank names market execs for Fort Myers, Sarasota areas

As one leader is promoted outside the area, two others rise into new positions at Regions Bank.

Florida

By Laura Lyon
November 29, 2024

Avelo extending the runway of its central Florida flight schedule

Customers can now book summer travel through Labor Day 2025.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 29, 2024

120-attorney law firm extends downtown Tampa lease for 12 years

Officials say the move demonstrates the "firm’s ongoing commitment to downtown Tampa and the Tampa Bay region."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 29, 2024

Shuttered roadside attraction launches auction. Want a 7-foot Santa?

The virtual auction is first of two events for the Shell Factory & Nature Park.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
November 29, 2024

'Nothing like it' in Sarasota: Restaurateur on $10M Quay project

Cameron Mitchell — national restaurant company owner and author of "Yes is the Answer. What Is the Question?" — believes in top-notch customer service. He also believes in the Florida economy.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
November 28, 2024

Tourist spending up, visitation down in Sarasota for September

Visit Sarasota County's September tourism data shows gains in several areas while visitation overall compared with 2023 was down.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
November 27, 2024

Community Foundation Tampa Bay adds new duo to board

The additions are in response to momentum following the hurricane season.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 27, 2024

Pinellas County to Rays: Make a decision by Sunday on $1.3B stadium project

In a sometimes scolding letter, Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters flatly asks officials with the Tampa Bay Rays if they are in or out on a $1.3 billion stadium deal the team agreed to four months ago.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
November 27, 2024

Known for activism, political gadfly faces lawsuits, federal investigators

Alfie Oakes, who balances business with pointed opinions, is facing legal problems after creditors say a bill is unpaid and his home is searched by federal officials.