Industries

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."

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
December 3, 2024

Longtime St. Pete engineering firm, president reinvigorated after acquisition

The dawn of a new era comes after delays from two storms.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
December 2, 2024

Health research company signs $2.44M lease in Bradenton

Synergy Healthcare, which conducts clinical trials, is moving into a space near HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
December 2, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays appear to backtrack on stadium project threats

In a letter to the Pinellas County Commission chair, the team says the agreements to build a new ballpark remain "in effect” for the time being.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
December 2, 2024

Saks Fifth Avenue debuts concierge shopping at Sarasota Ritz-Carlton

The hotel in Sarasota will offer access to the Fifth Avenue Club, which provides a personal shopper and stylist.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
December 2, 2024

Tampa water company earns Pantone recognition for hue of blue

The cobalt blue in one of its logos received a designation.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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.