Industries

By Louis Llovio
September 22, 2025

Rays take next step in sale to Jacksonville homebuilder with MLB approval

The two-decade Stuart Sternberg era of owning the Tampa Bay Rays is coming to a close.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
September 22, 2025

Towering 250-foot Ferris wheel could come to downtown Tampa

Tampa City Council will soon consider plans to build a 250-foot observation Ferris wheel near the cruise ship terminals in downtown's Channel District.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
September 22, 2025

Developer closes on financing for North Port affordable housing project

The second phase of Ekos at Arbor Park will bring affordable apartments for families to south Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
September 22, 2025

Downtown Sarasota to get Bentley franchise in 2026

A Bentley franchise has been awarded to Dimmitt Automotive Group, which has experience selling what the company's CEO calls "reward automobiles."

Manatee-Sarasota

By Steven Benna
September 22, 2025

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $92 million Lakewood Ranch multifamily deal in paces the week in transactions.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
September 21, 2025

Local family seeks approvals for Naples luxury waterfront project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sprouts is opening two stores in the area, two land parcel sold to storage developers, and a Pinellas retail center brings $13 million.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
September 21, 2025

Tervis, Publix and Tropicana make list of Florida’s most beloved homegrown brands

Ron Jon Surf Shop and Gatorade also make the Sunshine State top 5.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
September 20, 2025

Sprouts to open Venice, St. Petersburg stores, hire nearly 200 employees

The Arizona grocer is opening the two stores, its latest in Florida, on Nov. 14.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
September 19, 2025

Beach-themed inflatable adventure park opens in Sarasota County

The 21,000-square-foot inflatable attraction called Do The Beach Adventure Park in North Port marks the first location for the brand that is launching a national franchise.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
September 19, 2025

Two new insurers join Florida’s growing insurance market

Stand Insurance Exchange, based in Tallahassee, and Praxis Reciprocal Exchange, based in Tampa, have been approved to do business in Florida, Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky announced Thursday.