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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 3, 2023
A few months in, affordable housing legislation makes big impact

The Live Local Act is already having an effect as developers begin to take advantage of provisions in the new law aimed at boosting affordable housing.

  • Florida
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 2, 2023
Top St. Pete developer, former ambassador dead at 93

Business giant Mel Sembler was a top donor to the Bushes and conservative causes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 2, 2023
Tampa water company sells parts of its global business for $575 million

Primo Water finds a willing buyer of international business in another old name in water sales.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • November 2, 2023
Prominent art collectors list Siesta Key home for $21M

The 7,756-square-foot Guy Peterson design in Sanderling Club features Gulf of Mexico frontage.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 2, 2023
Long-delayed Port Charlotte resort gets December opening date

Allegiant Travel Co. announces in an earnings statement that Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor will finally open by the end of the year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Amanda Postma
  • November 2, 2023
North Port official hopes to boost city’s profile across Florida

Jerome Fletcher plans to use his statewide appointment to the Florida League of Cities committee to better the community through meaningful conversations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 2, 2023
Tampa women's pro soccer team set to announce name and logo

With a stadium deal in place, the team will formally announce its new name, logo and uniform colors at a special event Saturday.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 1, 2023
Tampa nonprofits sign joint agreement, name CEO to oversee both

Two local Boys & Girls Clubs come together to improve outreach and “leverage combined resources.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 1, 2023
Naples luxury homebuilder expands for first time in 70-year history

A. Vernon Allen Builder will start taking on projects on Sanibel Island.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 1, 2023
After mass shooting, Tampa council member seeks temporary curfew of Ybor businesses

The move is on the agenda for the Nov. 2 meeting.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 1, 2023
Spanish royal family home in Tampa, built for former Yankees star, listed for $6M

Jorge Posada's Avila Estate enters the market for almost $6 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 1, 2023
Prominent Swiss biomedical firm chooses Pinellas for major US expansion

IMT Analytics Inc. expanded its operations into the U.S. with a new sales and service center in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 1, 2023
Tampa Bay credit union expands again, buying a 900-client insurance firm

Achieva Credit Union continues offering more financial services for clients and customers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Carter Weinhofer
  • November 1, 2023
Luxury resort manager details how property will create town's 'living room’

St. Regis Longboat Key General Manager Winfred Van Workum sheds light on the service and amenities needed to make it a Forbes Five-Star property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 31, 2023
Founder of AeroVanti back at the helm — third leader in 17 days

Despite legal troubles facing the company and possible federal investigations, Patrick Britton-Harr is front and center. Again.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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