Industries

By Mark Gordon
February 2, 2026

Leadership secrets revealed from a day at Disney's famed leadership institute

Lessons, in leadership and in life, abound at the Disney Institute. One example: It’s OK to be off task if you’re on purpose. Another one: What gets recognized gets repeated.

Leadership

By Louis Llovio
February 1, 2026

Growing Lakeland firm tops $1 billion in 2025 sales

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Fort Myers gas station sold in portfolio deal, a Clearwater storage facility part of refinance package, and a Sarasota warehouse complex is sold.

Florida

By Anastasia Dawson
January 31, 2026

Tampa Bay architects predict slower real estate growth in 2026

A survey of Tampa Bay area architects predicts real estate development will continue in 2026 but at a slower pace due to high interest rates and tariffs.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 30, 2026

Hulk Hogan's Clearwater Beach estate to hit the market for $10.9M

The legendary wrestler and personality, who died last year, bought the beachfront home in 2016.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
January 30, 2026

66 slot machines seized, one charged in Venice illegal gambling bust

The investigation into 41 Social Club in Venice netted an arrest, cash and dozens of slot machines, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 30, 2026

Bankrupt Saks closing stores in Pasco, Manatee and Collier

The luxury retailer is shutting down most of its discount Off 5th stores as it deals with more than $1 billion in debt.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
January 30, 2026

Sarasota jeweler goes viral with videos — including baby squirrel

Jeweler Todd Alan's patient path to success in a competitive market is led by a core principle: building trust with clients.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 29, 2026

Naples Grande Beach Resort to lay off 235 employees during renovation

The Naples resort plans to shut down April and stay closed until the end of the year for a "comprehensive" overhaul of the property.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
January 29, 2026

Nonprofit to buy building for Sarasota apprenticeship academy

Suncoast Apprenticeship Academy has launched a $7.8 million fundraising campaign as it plans to purchase and renovate property on Fruitville Road.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Eric Garwood
January 29, 2026

Sales for downtown Sarasota's Waldorf Astoria Residences get underway

Condos in the 18-story building begin at $2.2 million and range from one to five bedrooms.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 29, 2026

Women's medical practice moving into new, bigger Cape Coral facility

Premier Women's Care of Southwest Florida will shutter its current Cape Coral office Friday and reopen Tuesday in an office building with more space.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
January 29, 2026

E-commerce logistics company moves HQ to Pasco, invests $2M

The Fulfillment Lab has expanded and relocated to Lutz, where it has invested more than $2 million in outfitting its facilities.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 28, 2026

Largo seeks developer to build residential, retail, office spaces at city center

As a new City Hall complex nears completion, the Pinellas County city is seeking developers to remake its current 14-acre government campus, including an option allowing police and emergency operations to remain.