Industries

By Elizabeth King
September 26, 2025

$108M high school renovation, expansion complete near Fort Myers

Planning and technology helped keep the Riverdale High School project on schedule despite hurricanes, according to Suffolk Construction Company.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Dana Kampa
September 26, 2025

Longboat hotel reopens nearly a year after storm

Owners Harold and Christine Cullison reopened Sandpiper Inn after working hard to rebuild from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
September 25, 2025

Water Street Tampa lands international fast-casual restaurant chain

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to open a new location in the city's quickly growing mixed-used development.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
September 25, 2025

Nonstop flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, coming to TPA

Pending government approval, budget airline Breeze Airways will begin offering nonstop, seasonal flights from Tampa International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica, in February.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
September 25, 2025

60K-square-foot adventure park opening in Lakewood Ranch

Urban Air Adventure Park is opening Sept. 26 near University Town Center in Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Lesley Dwyer
September 25, 2025

Manatee begins moving departments into Lakewood Ranch complex

Officials are looking forward to getting into the new office in Lakewood Ranch that Manatee County recently purchased for $23.5 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
September 24, 2025

Tampa financial services firm raises $5M through promissory notes

AtlasClear Holdings Inc. has raised $5 million in financing by issuing promissory notes to investors and board members, the company announced Sept. 24.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
September 24, 2025

Port Charlotte boat dealer to acquire Longboat Key marina

Ingman Marine plans to purchase Cannons Marina.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
September 24, 2025

Connecticut pizza chain to open Naples restaurant next month

Riko's Pizza, which has a restaurant in Palm Beach County and one on the way in Miami, plans to keep growing in Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
September 24, 2025

Multiple lenders accuse Sarasota brewery of not paying millions in loans

Big Top Brewing Company is involved in multiple lawsuits over allegations it has not made payments on loans. In one case, the business has filed a counterclaim.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
September 24, 2025

Noted Naples chef rebuilds life, business after vicious accident

Brian Roland was nearly killed four years ago while working a catering event. He has turned his recovery into a story of hope, resilience and, importantly, faith.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
September 23, 2025

Bealls implements AI into retail company's planning process

The Bradenton-headquartered retailer has deployed a platform called Profitmind companywide that CEO Matt Beall says is "like adding rocket fuel to the way we make decisions."

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
September 23, 2025

Tampa area ranks third in Florida for job growth

According to the most recent report from FloridaCommerce, Tampa had 12,700 more private-sector jobs in August than it did last year – a 0.9% increase that accounts for 15% of the state’s gains.