Industries

By Louis Llovio
May 18, 2023

Beachfront communities grapple with post-hurricane rebuilding issues

The mayors of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel spoke at a Real Estate Investment Society meeting about their cities since Hurricane Ian. The future is in flux as leaders respond to multiple demands.

Commercial Real Estate

By Amanda Postma
May 17, 2023

Three eateries in Tampa earn Michelin star

The restaurants in the 2023 Michelin guide are Koya, Lilac and Rocca.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 17, 2023

$26.8 million awarded for road project to address Lee County growth

With the population in Lee expected to top 1 million in less than 30 years, the county is looking to ease congestion.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Brian Hartz
May 17, 2023

St. Petersburg firm installs large solar-energy array at resort

Legacy Vacation Resorts says the project will produce 78% of the electricity needed to power the Indian Shores property.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
May 17, 2023

Hospital CEO leads through vulnerability and kindness — and it works

Vulnerability and kindness aren’t necessarily top of mind traits, traditionally, for leaders of $1.57 billion organizations. One CEO argues they should be.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
May 17, 2023

Revenue surges at Sarasota video platform Rumble — along with a big loss

The company’s high-cost model led to a quarterly loss of nearly $29 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
May 17, 2023

Downtown Sarasota luxury condo supply remains shy of demand

Although more than 700 units are planned or under development in Sarasota, the influx of buyers from across the country — many of them paying cash — outpaces development.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 16, 2023

New flagship Fleming's steakhouse underway in Tampa, east Manatee next

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
May 16, 2023

Lakewood Ranch insurance giant expands niche service in six states

FCCI Insurance Group expects to add two more states to that list by the end of the year.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Amanda Postma
May 16, 2023

April brings 17% passenger increase to local airport

Airport officials are turning their attention back to a $73 million terminal expansion project at SRQ now that two of the busiest months have ended.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Brian Hartz
May 16, 2023

Cannabis company moves headquarters from Miami to Tampa

Cansortium Inc., which does business under the Fluent brand, will create 30 jobs this year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
May 16, 2023

Popular Sarasota flower shop rebrands, plots expansion to new markets

After more than 35 years, Beneva is getting a brand makeover, with a focus on the emotional side of the company's products and services. "We do so much more than just florals," says the CEO.