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Industries

  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 16, 2026
Apollo Beach businessman charged in $4.8M COVID fraud

Caleb Walsh, 36, faces up to 30 years in federal prison for the alleged fraud. His alleged ill-gotten gains include a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Nebraska hotel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 16, 2026
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport names new director

Mark Sprague, the airport’s interim director, has been appointed to the position.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 15, 2026
Two Tampa Bay medical buildings sold for nearly $13M

The pair of buildings were on opposite ends of the Bay but were sold by the same broker.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 15, 2026
Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, grocers open three new stores in Tampa region, prime property is on the market in Sarasota, and a club gets a major overhaul in Naples.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 13, 2026
IncredibleBank opening new branch in Cape Coral

The Wisconsin-based bank will have two branches in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 13, 2026
231-unit apartment complex to start construction in Manatee County

Tallevast will consist of five residential buildings and a clubhouse on Tallevast Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 13, 2026
TPA launches new airside shuttles in $91M upgrade

Travelers began using the modernized, automated shuttles at Airsides A and C this week.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 13, 2026
$5 million Sarasota-Manatee pet retail business starts franchising

The franchise market for retail dog food and toys is lucrative. Entrepreneurs — and passionate dog parents — Rob and Linda Emery enter it with a litter full of in-the-field experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 12, 2026
Report: 2 Gulf Coast metros among top for migrating house hunters

Those looking to relocate are increasingly searching Florida and two regions specifically, according to Redfin.

  • Florida
  • By Jay Heater
  • March 12, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO resigns

Rob Anderson worked a year at the post; current COO Philip Reber named interim CEO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 12, 2026
Looking to future, SRQ CEO envisions more parking, vertiports

With the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in the midst of strategic planning, the new leader shared what he called a “slice” of the vision.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 12, 2026
Aldi, Publix open three stores in a week across Tampa region

The grocers opened the local stores in the past week on the heels of Aldi announcing a new South Sarasota location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 12, 2026
$38M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Tampa

Rio Palma Apartments will provide 90 affordable housing units for families in Tampa’s Palm River-Clair Mel area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 12, 2026
Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

Simone Knego overcame some crushing teenage trauma to lead a life of confidence — and consistent accomplishments. Now she encourages others to do the same.

  • Leadership
  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 12, 2026
Tampa Theatre working on $30M in enhancements ahead of turning 100

As it approaches its centenary, the old movie palace in downtown Tampa is working to better modernize and accentuate its history.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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