Industries

By Mark Gordon
November 12, 2024

Fort Myers flight training firm buys school outside Atlanta

Paragon Flight Training entered the Peach State last year, with a college partnership.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
November 11, 2024

$4M longevity holistic health center to open in downtown Sarasota

A cardiologist and local entrepreneur joined forces to open Reveal Vitality and Longevity Institute.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
November 11, 2024

USF receives $1M donation and breaks ground on new stadium

The new digs will be ready in 2027.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
November 11, 2024

Oldest home in Manatee County hits market for $2.15M

The Bartholomew Fogarty house in Bradenton is a "fusion of historical charm and modern amenities" following an extensive renovation, the listing agent says.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
November 11, 2024

PODS leased warehouses sell for $28.5M

A Brooklyn firm sold three warehouses leased to the local storage company to an investor tied to J.P Morgan.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
November 11, 2024

Fort Myers hotel gets $7 million upgrade, rebrand

The Crowne Plaza off Alico Road completed a major renovation earlier this year that allowed it to change its flag from Holiday Inn.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
November 10, 2024

Palm Beach investor pays $10.5 million for Naples 7-Eleven

In the week's top commercial real estate news, apartment land is for sale in Sarasota, legendary steakhouse is on the market in Pasco, and a new hotel is coming to Bonita Springs.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
November 8, 2024

First Watch long-range goal: grow from 550 to 2,200 locations

The daytime dining company has opened 10 restaurants since October and plans 13 more before the end of December.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
November 8, 2024

Roofing company owner faces prison for $2.5M IRS fraud

The owner and manager of Nastar Roofing in Cape Coral pleaded guilty to not paying taxes on employee wages.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
November 8, 2024

New tenants coming to north Manatee shopping center

Market Walk in Parrish will contain restaurants as well as beauty, fitness and pet offerings.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
November 8, 2024

Manufacturer, with demand from seniors surging, expands team and space

Sarasota senior medical equipment company Harmar has added 100,000 square feet at facilities in Florida and Missouri since the beginning of the year. More growth is on the way, says its CEO.