Industries

By Jim Stinson
August 28, 2023

Gulf Coast schools close as Idalia approaches

The expected hurricane will postpone many classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. USF also closes.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
August 28, 2023

New College of Florida cancels classes Tuesday, Wednesday for Idalia

Class is expected to resume Wednesday provided the school doesn't suffer any damage or power loss.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Amanda Postma
August 28, 2023

Hurricane recovery fair postponed ahead of Idalia

The Disaster Recovery and Resilience Resource Fair that was scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 29, will be rescheduled after the storm has passed through.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Amanda Postma
August 28, 2023

Area electric utility companies restoring power after Idalia makes landfall

More than 16,000 Florida Power and Light customers are currently without power.

Florida

By Jim Stinson
August 28, 2023

Florida officials: Some Citgo gasoline tainted with diesel

Some gasoline that came in through Tampa port mixed accidentally with diesel, which is not good for cars' engines.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
August 28, 2023

SeaPort Manatee official chosen to lead statewide board

SeaPort Manatee is getting some attention now that its executive director is leading a statewide port council with a goal to expand infrastructure.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Steven Benna
August 28, 2023

Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 8-14 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Tampa apartment complex selling for $87.5 million highlights the week's transactions.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
August 27, 2023

$19.8 million price drop for 5,500-acre Collier property

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a manufacturing facility is being built in Tampa, a Fort Myers supplier sells its property and moves, and a Bradenton office building sells.

Florida

By Amanda Postma
August 26, 2023

Boat supply store sets sail for Sarasota

After 44 years, Boat Owners Warehouse has officially joined the Gulf Coast.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
August 25, 2023

Celebrity chef and partners open Tampa modern American eatery

"Top Chef" Fabio Viviani and friends open Amendment XXI in WestShore Plaza.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
August 25, 2023

Tampa seeks downtown concierge workers

The city of Tampa is hiring "walking concierges" who don't mind the toasty temperatures.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
August 25, 2023

Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger

Stuart Haniff has been on a mission to end hunger after learning an important lesson from his father at a young age. If he doesn't do it, then who will?