Industries

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
May 7, 2026

The best ways to manage uncertainty for yourself — and your team

A key to the complicated mess of leading teams? Remember confidence comes from capability, not certainty.

Advice

By Louis Llovio
May 6, 2026

Popular St. Pete Beach hotel The Beachcomber sells to investment firm

The Gulf Boulevard property was bought by OTO Development, a company that owns several local hotels including The Beachcomber’s neighbor.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
May 6, 2026

93K square feet of light industrial space opens in Lakewood Ranch

Two new buildings on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard represent “the most amenitized warehouse project in Florida,” James Peek of Tavistock Development says.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 6, 2026

Collier County resort sells for nearly $1 billion

The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort was sold to an investment group that took out $690 million in financing.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
May 6, 2026

Allegiant launches special offer for travelers affected by Spirit Airlines closure

Allegiant Airlines will temporarily hold fares steady across markets that overlap with Spirit.

Florida

By Beth Luberecki
May 6, 2026

Fort Myers contractor goes global with marina storage niche technology

GCM Contracting Solutions’ ASAR automated storage solution made a big splash in the marina industry. Now it’s moving on to cars and other applications.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
May 5, 2026

Hertz turns to eBay as it expands retail sales options

The Lee County rent-a-car giant believes a retail strategy that includes physical dealership and digital options is the key to growing its sales operation.