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Industries

  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 9, 2023
Sarasota botanical gardens sets opening for first phase of $72M project

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens says its first phase of its three-phase master plan for its downtown Sarasota campus will open to the public Jan. 11.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 9, 2023
Tampa door giant sees future beyond inside

Tampa-based Masonite International acquired Fleetwood Aluminum Products for $285 million in cash.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 9, 2023
Hoffmann Family of Cos. properties brought nearly $200 million

The family calls the sale of Naples properties a “monumental transaction."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 8, 2023
Florida lawmakers OK funds for program said to cut homeowner insurance bills

The state House and Senate passed the funding during a special session that included hurricane relief and sanctions against Iran.

  • Florida
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 8, 2023
Pair of Sarasota bagel shops reopen under new brand

The name honors the grandfather, Burton “Buddy” Koffman, of the two brothers who own the stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 8, 2023
St. Pete manufacturer buys high-tech recycler

Jabil aims to recover valuable components as consumers use more and more "smart" items.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 8, 2023
Tampa airport lands four new routes, including a Vermont ski mecca

Tampa International Airport announces four nonstop routes to the north.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 8, 2023
Naples eye doctor retires, sells practice to fellow physician

Collins Vision, an eye specialist practice with two Southwest Florida locations that’s celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2024, has acquired Fisher Eye & Laser Center in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Denise Federer
  • November 8, 2023
Resistance to change can destroy a family business

The status quo in an organization is a likely a recipe for failure.

  • Advice
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2023
Sarasota County manufacturer, nearing $1.5B in revenue, appoints CFO

PGT Innovations also recently made a big expansion announcement in Virginia.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 7, 2023
Site of just-closed St. Pete brewery for sale

The Brutalist Temple of Beer closed last month, and its building is now on the market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 7, 2023
Clearwater fraud protection firm fined $150K for using 'unfair' tactics

Chargebacks911 was founded 13 years ago.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2023
Sarasota tax office returns nearly $18 million to county in excess fees

The office has returned $114 million in the past decade.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2023
Report: SWFL workforce readiness improves, early education remains subpar

A FutureMakers Coalition report looks at data from five Southwest Florida counties.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 6, 2023
Proposed Ybor business curfew at 1 a.m. criticized but remains in play

Ybor City has been the victim of violence, and the business community has concerns.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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