Industries

By Mark Gordon
June 14, 2024

Pinellas credit union giant expands to Naples area for first time

Dunedin-based Achieva Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the region, has opened its first-ever Collier County branch.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Beth Luberecki
June 14, 2024

New president of high-end builder grapples with high cost challenges

Recently named president of Kurtz Homes Naples, David Gordon will keep building on his father-in-law’s legacy while adding some new touches.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
June 13, 2024

Toasted Yolk brunch chain to open in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch

The Toasted Yolk CEO and co-founder is opening a restaurant in his hometown of Bradenton as well as in Lakewood Ranch.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 13, 2024

New VR attraction will let you fight zombies in downtown St. Pete

A chain of virtual reality entertainment centers is opening on Central Avenue later this month.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
June 13, 2024

PIE airport passenger traffic up 5% in May

More than 214,000 travelers passed through St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport last month.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 13, 2024

Tropicana, Fort Myers citrus firm sign new deal — with 33% price hike

Fort Myers agricultural and land management company Alico Inc. has signed a three-year deal to supply citrus fruit to its largest customer, Tropicana.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
June 13, 2024

Tampa bank division embarks on community association expansion

American Momentum Bank plans to target Texas first, then other areas of the country, in an effort to gain more property management clients.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 12, 2024

Former CEO of PGT lands new top role with Michigan cabinet giant

Jeff Jackson guided PGT to a $3.1 billion sale a few months ago.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
June 12, 2024

Report: Cape Coral-Fort Myers construction jobs up nearly 35%

Construction jobs have increased by 34.7% in one area of the Gulf Coast since 2019, according to ABC Florida Gulf Coast.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
June 12, 2024

Sanibel bank to begin rebuilding Ian-damaged branch

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank will begin construction on new McGregor Road branch building in August.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
June 12, 2024

Ybor City-adjacent apartments sell to South Carolina investor

The Lector 85 apartment community is about a mile from the historic district in Tampa and not far from downtown.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
June 12, 2024

Report: Sarasota County visitors declined in April

Room rates increased by several dollars as other figures trended down, according to Visit Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
June 12, 2024

Michigan credit union closes $160M deal for SWFL bank division

DFCU Financial, one of the largest credit unions in the country with $6.4 billion in assets, purchased MidWestOne Bank’s Florida operations in Naples-Marco Island and Cape Coral-Fort Myers.