Industries

By Elizabeth King
October 2, 2024

Punta Gorda hospital closed due to Helene storm damage

ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda has been closed after flooding from storm surge, officials say.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
October 2, 2024

Post-Helene resource centers open for business owners, employees

One-Stop Business Resource Sites will open in Sarasota, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Charlotte and Lee counties this week.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
October 1, 2024

Ritz-Carlton adds alfresco restaurant in Sarasota

Rufa features cocktails and tapas plus extensive wine and tequila menus.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
October 1, 2024

Frontier to offer new nonstop flight at SRQ

The airline known for its low fares is offering nonstop service between Chicago and Sarasota.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
October 1, 2024

SWFL publishing company buys historic California newspapers

Two of the newspapers have been in print since the 1860s and 1870s.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Laura Lyon
October 1, 2024

Tampa Electric donates to local organizations after Hurricane Helene

The funds are intended to aid the communities affected by the storm.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
October 1, 2024

High-stakes plan to save downtown Sarasota building will cost $29M

Restoring the Mira Mar will be paid for with proceeds from the sale of 70 condos in twin 18-story towers built behind it.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
September 30, 2024

Tampa apartment giant buys two Brandon complexes totaling 455 units

American Landmark Apartments has bought two apartment communities across from each other and will combine them.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
September 30, 2024

$1B terminal expansion to start at Fort Myers airport

Southwest Florida International Airport is adding a brand-new concourse to meet a projected increase in passengers.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
September 30, 2024

Hurricane Helene damage tops $358M in unincorporated Manatee

Manatee County staff provide preliminary storm damage assessments, excluding Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Steven Benna
September 30, 2024

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $50 million apartment complex sale in Tampa paces transactions.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
September 29, 2024

Former Sarasota Italian deli and market property up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Manatee's Benderson adds to its portfolio, a Pasco project gets millions in financing, and a Collier community hits a milestone.

Florida

By Laura Lyon
September 28, 2024

Tampa General Hospital incorporates unique solution to prevent flooding

In preparation for Hurricane Helene’s arrival this past Thursday, Tampa General Hospital enacted its emergency response plan, which included the construction of an AquaFence.