Industries

By Elizabeth King
May 22, 2024

Mixed-use transformation ahead for 1,175-acre Bradenton flower farm

SeaFlower will open for residents in summer 2025 in a Manatee County community designed to be walkable with shops, a grocer and restaurants.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 22, 2024

Fleming restaurant concept, Lululemon to open at Coconut Point mall

The Lee County open-air mall has announced the new retailer and restaurants shortly after adding a handful tenants earlier this year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
May 22, 2024

Electronic security company appoints new president, CEO

Envera Systems, which has offices in Sarasota and Coconut Creek, announces a new leader as it aims for national expansion.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 22, 2024

Plant City apartment complex sold for $34.8 million

A Boston-area investment company has bought the property about 1 mile from Interstate 4 and plans improvements.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
May 22, 2024

Fort Myers airport traffic up year to date nearly 25%

Four airlines surpassed 100,000 passengers in April.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
May 22, 2024

A graphic breakdown of housing affordability in Florida

Data from the Florida Housing Summit held earlier in May puts a spotlight on the state's lack of housing available in a variety of price points.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
May 21, 2024

Canadian vegan burger chain plans 40 franchises in Florida

Odd Burger, the fast-food chain behind the Vopper, has signed a franchisee to open new restaurants in the state as part of an expansion into the U.S. that also includes Washington state.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
May 21, 2024

IMG Academy announces new chief operating officer

Mike Milliron is the new chief operating officer for IMG Academy in Bradenton.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 21, 2024

Lee County awards nearly $42M for rehab of 836 affordable housing units

The grant money that Lee commissioners awarded to fix and update the apartment units comes from $1.1 billion the federal government allocated to the county after Hurricane Ian.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Liz Ramos
May 21, 2024

Manatee County dairy farm sold to relatives who plan to grow the business

The new owners of Dakin Dairy Farm in east Manatee County plan several changes amid the hunt for new revenue streams. But on aspect — the farm itself — will remain the same.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 20, 2024

Polk County bank expands into Texas, Colorado with $2B purchase

The deal between SouthState Corp. and Texas-based Independent Bank Group still needs shareholder approval.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
May 20, 2024

City of Bradenton seeks to buy Tropicana land for $5.25M

More than 32 acres of land could change hands from Tropicana to the city of Bradenton.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
May 20, 2024

Norman Love Confections names new CEO; founder to stay with firm

While founder Norman Love aims to slow down, the company he founded nearly 25 years ago has big-growth goals in mind. "This company has been chomping at the bit to grow," says Love.