Industries

By Elizabeth King
October 20, 2025

Lakewood Ranch farmers market named No. 1 in America

The farmers market at Waterside Place received the most votes in a nationwide competition hosted by the American Farmland Trust.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 20, 2025

Tampa Aldi-anchored center sells for $12.7 million

The Hillsborough County shopping plaza was bought by an out-of-state investor

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
October 19, 2025

Miami developer gets $121 million loan for St. Petersburg project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a New York banks stays in Tampa, an industrial site is up for sale in Sarasota, and a famed barrier island inn is being rebuilt.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
October 17, 2025

Gecko's co-founder to be named Florida Restaurateur of the Year

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association will induct Mike Quillen into its Hall of Fame.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Eric Garwood
October 17, 2025

$314M nonprofit charter school operator targets region for major expansion

Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk and Sarasota are on Mater Academy's list of target schools. That's a request that one Manatee County school board member says will only happen over her "dead body."

Florida

By Elizabeth King
October 17, 2025

Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

Florida

By Anastasia Dawson
October 16, 2025

Hillsborough commission approves $18M for Steinbrenner Field upgrades

Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-1 Wednesday to spend $17.96 million in tourist tax revenue on renovations to the Yankees’ spring training field.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
October 16, 2025

National builder breaks ground at SeaFlower in Bradenton

M/I Homes is selling townhouses and villas at the developing Manatee County community.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 16, 2025

Dick's Sporting Goods sets opening day for Brandon super store

The sporting good chain's latest House of Sport location will open in suburban Tampa on Halloween.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By S.T. Cardinal
October 16, 2025

Longboat Starbucks 'on hold' with build-out yet to start

It has been eight months since the arrival of Starbucks to Longboat Key was announced, and interior work is yet to start.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
October 15, 2025

Sarasota manufacturer signs deal with Australian distributor

Trace Eye-D has partnered with Optimum Tecnology of Australia.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 15, 2025

Rebuilding of historic Captiva Island property officially begins

The rebuilt Captiva Island Inn is being constructed with a focus on resiliency.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
October 15, 2025

Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant returns to Tampa next summer

After closing its original south Tampa location in 2018, the Spanish tapas restaurant will open a new spot on Bay Street at International Plaza in summer 2026.