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Industries

  • By Elizabeth King
  • July 13, 2026
Sarasota Arthritis Center names new CEO

Steven Walsh has been promoted from chief financial officer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 13, 2026
Pinellas residential property on Gulf could sell for nearly $40M

The nearly 1-acre property on the exclusive barrier island Belleair Shores is being marketed to give buyers the option of building their own home or choosing one of three custom designs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • July 13, 2026
Sarasota jeweler to be featured at New York Fashion Week

Todd Alan Studios has been selected to create more than 30 pieces of jewelry for models to wear on the runway.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • July 13, 2026
Former Tampa TV exec, wife open music lesson franchise business in Clearwater

The School of Rock music school will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Clearwater on July 26.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 11, 2026
Port Charlotte hotel development on the market for $16M

Plans for a La Quinta Inn & Suites are in place for the 1.78-acre site making it, broker says, shovel ready.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • July 11, 2026
Hillsborough clinic to pay $115K to vet turned away over service animal

Prosecutors say APC, Inc. cited a “no pets policy” and said its office was a “sterile environment.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • July 10, 2026
BayCare tops out Manatee hospital

BayCare Hospital Manatee is expected to open in 2028.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • July 10, 2026
Knights of Columbus Hall listing in Sarasota goes 'gangbusters,' broker says

The property on Fruitville Road is being sold by an entity affiliated with the Knights of Columbus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • July 10, 2026
Deli closes Sarasota location, plans new concept at UTC

The Original Wolfie’s has shuttered its eatery in Sarasota's Rosemary District.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 10, 2026
Diocese wins $250K grant aimed at staving off SWFL evictions

The Diocese of Venice will use the grant and in-kind support to assist moderate, low-income families having troubles with rents.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 10, 2026
Sarasota dance fitness business goes mega-viral with videos

From members to instructors to now owners, Stacey Iltis and Kari Schroeter constantly chase their why at Fly Dance Fitness: to spread the love.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • July 9, 2026
St. Pete woman seeks $10M in discrimination lawsuit against employer

The lawsuit alleges California-based Veracyte ignored disability accommodations, interfered with protected leave and retaliated against the sales rep — a top performer — after she disclosed a high-risk pregnancy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • July 9, 2026
Sarasota County bans data center applications for one year

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 12-month moratorium on data center applications.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • July 9, 2026
Lakeland logistics provider names new CEO

Longtime employee Grady Martin is the new CEO of Saddle Creek Logistics Services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 9, 2026
Fort Myers Beach gets state money for stormwater improvements

Nearly four years after Hurricane Ian, the barrier island will use the funding on infrastructure and to reduce the impact of floods in the commercial district.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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