Industries

By Elizabeth King
August 5, 2026

Fried chicken chain buys Bradenton property

Church’s Texas Chicken purchased more than an acre of land on First Street.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
August 5, 2026

New comedy festival aims to turn downtown St. Pete into a stand-up showcase

The two-day inaugural event will bring more than 75 comedians to five downtown venues, adding another major arts and entertainment attraction to St. Petersburg's growing festival calendar.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
August 5, 2026

Tech entrepreneur gifts $2M to Pasco university cybersecurity program

The gift will help Saint Leo launch an executive-level cybersecurity master's program, expanding leadership training as demand grows.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 5, 2026

Lakeland industrial project to get upgrades after $66M purchase

The new owner of the three-building portfolio plans improvements to help attract tenants.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 4, 2026

Sarasota Military Academy's downtown campus listed for sale

The nearly 5-acre property at 801 N. Orange Ave. is being marketed as a downtown development opportunity.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 4, 2026

Pasco County retail center sells for $7.8 million

The three-tenant property was sold to a Tampa investor.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 4, 2026

Manatee apartment complex refinanced for $52M

Alloro at University Groves serves those 55 and older.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
August 4, 2026

Report: Polk, Charlotte, Lee metro areas among highest foreclosure rates in US

One in every 421 Lakeland-area homes received a foreclosure filing in the first half of 2026, while Florida posted the nation's highest statewide foreclosure rate, according to a national report.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
August 4, 2026

$1.2B contractor joins Gas Plant redevelopment team

St. Petersburg-based Power Design says it would train local residents for construction careers if the Burg Bid proposal is selected to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District.