Industries

By Jim Stinson
January 26, 2024

Cafe and burger franchises plot Tampa Bay, Sarasota debuts

Franchise development executives agree: Florida, specifically the west coast of the state, is hot.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 25, 2024

Naples medical center fully leased, set to double in size

Southbrooke Medical Plaza, a new medical center in Naples, has been fully leased, and construction on the second phase of the project is expected to begin later this year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
January 25, 2024

Startup accelerator program aims to transform climate technology

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center is launching its next startup accelerator, which will focus on innovations in climate technology, sustainability and resilience.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 25, 2024

Ohio hot dog joint chooses south Sarasota County for Florida debut

Hot Dog Shoppe, a popular Ohio-based eatery founded in 1946, is opening a location in Venice — its first franchise store and first spot outside the Buckeye State.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
January 24, 2024

Tampa-area business leader named lead director of Arkansas bank

Encore Bank has elected St. Petersburg resident Rita Lowman as its board's lead director.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
January 24, 2024

Tampa Bay eye specialists combine

Sight360, a vision-care service company, has merged with Florida Eye Specialists and Cataract Institute, an ophthalmology and optometry practice.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 24, 2024

USF's $42M Sarasota-Manatee residence hall nears completion

Building the hall and student center on the small, 32-acre campus proved a challenge — but a challenge that officials say is well worth it.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
January 24, 2024

Latin-themed restaurant owners pick Naples for next hot spot

A new restaurant, Unidos: A Latin Kitchen + Bar, has opened in downtown Naples.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
January 24, 2024

Sprouts makes headway in Florida’s Publix-dominated market

Arizona natural food grocer Sprouts Farmers Market is carving out a niche for itself in the state — even in the shadow of Publix, the 10,000-pound elephant.