Industries

By Andrew Warfield
February 3, 2024

$700 million worth of development projects take shape in Sarasota

Project leaders updated the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce on the expected cultural and economic impacts of Mote, The Bay and more.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Beth Luberecki
February 2, 2024

Entrepreneur pivots to roofing while overcoming major tragedy

Hannah Vogel’s path toward owning a roofing company, Vogel Roofing, hasn’t been easy. But she persevered. Now she wants other women to see the possibilities in the field too.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
February 1, 2024

Prolific investor acquires landmark Sarasota property The Boatyard

A landmark mixed-use waterfront property on Siesta Key has been sold to Chris Brown, a Sarasota-area entrepreneur, real estate investor and co-founder of the Above the Bar Hospitality Group.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
February 1, 2024

Tampa International Airport CEO to step down

Joe Lopano, after a long run of success, will stay on until a successor is found.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 1, 2024

The Learning Experience day care chain expands in Pasco

The Learning Experience is opening two new schools in the county at an average cost of more than $3 million each.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
February 1, 2024

Fort Myers law firm names new top attorney

Southwest Florida real estate attorney Edward Canterbury has been named managing lawyer at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt P.A., one of the largest law firms in the region.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
February 1, 2024

Millions of dollars at stake in statewide bankers vs. lawyers dispute

Roiled by a rule change that forces banks to pay higher interest payments for certain accounts, multiple Florida bankers see legislation as a solution. The Florida Bar sees the controversy differently.

Florida

By Jody Hudgins
February 1, 2024

Boosting civil legal aid: How Florida’s IOTA program leads the way

Retired banker says controversial rule is good for citizens — and his longtime profession.

Opinion

By Corey Neil
February 1, 2024

Bankers seek reasonable solution on IOTA issue to avoid disruption

Industry leaders seek compromise over what they say is a unilateral — and not well thought out — rule change.

Opinion

By Louis Llovio
January 31, 2024

New Margaritaville resort on Fort Myers Beach opens beach club

The resort on Fort Myers Beach has just opened the 15,000-square-foot Fins Up! Beach Club for guests and nonguests.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
January 31, 2024

Parkinson's-focused nonprofit in Sarasota names new CEO

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers, has named Jennifer Bitner CEO.