Industries

By Louis Llovio
October 22, 2025

Clearwater developer to build Aston Martin-branded projects, one in Tampa Bay

Valor Real Estate Development and the ultra-luxury car maker will start construction on the first of the residential towers, an 18-story beachfront property on Daytona Beach Shores, early next year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
October 22, 2025

Ohio firms lead $15M investment in Naples medical tech company

Catalyst OrthoScience has now raised at least $35 million in the past two years.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
October 22, 2025

$14M Venice property purchase marks Sarasota County milestone

With its purchase of Camp Venice RV Resort, Sarasota County has acquired 100 properties through a program to protect environmentally sensitive land.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
October 22, 2025

City of Tampa breaks ground on $69M affordable housing in East Tampa

The Residences at East End will bring 174 affordable housing units to East Tampa and is expected to be completed late next year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
October 22, 2025

Hurricane-damaged apartments in Pinellas to be rebuilt

A Gulfport waterfront community will be rebuilt as a five-story building with parking underneath the living space and a rooftop amenities package.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
October 21, 2025

Sarasota biotech company regains NYSE compliance

Oragenics has come into regulatory compliance following the closing of a $16.5 million public offering that provided a capital infusion.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 21, 2025

St. Pete to open bid process for Gas Plant redevelopment after second proposal

The Pinellas County Housing Authority made an unsolicited offer earlier this month to buy — for $1 — a Tropicana Field parking lot to build an affordable housing project.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
October 21, 2025

Former business dean one step closer to becoming USF president

Moez Limayem, president of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, was unanimously approved by the University of South Florida's Board of Trustees to become the school's ninth president.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By S.T. Cardinal
October 21, 2025

Columbia Restaurant's Longboat concept on pause — 9 years after a $2M purchase

The company bought the site, the former home of Pattigeorge's Restaurant, in 2016.

Manatee-Sarasota

By S.T. Cardinal
October 21, 2025

Bradenton state senator outlines plans for senate president role

In his address to the Senate Caucus, Jim Boyd said he has a vision for Florida where “every person has the chance to prosper" and where businesses are empowered to grow.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Denise Federer
October 21, 2025

5 traits that make a great third-generation family business leader

From humility to a nice human touch, it pays off to start developing these traits early in your career.

Advice

By Anastasia Dawson
October 20, 2025

NYC billionaire behind St. Pete tower talks move to Tampa Bay, with plans to stay

John Catsimatidis is the New York City developer behind St. Petersburg's tallest tower, the Residences at 400 Central. He spoke about investing in the Tampa Bay region and, soon, calling it home.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
October 20, 2025

St. Pete Beach resort renovations aimed at landing prestigious Hilton flag

Following a $25 million Phase 1 renovation, the owners of the Sirata Beach Resort are working on Phase 2 with plans for it to be complete early next year.