Industries

By Anastasia Dawson
August 19, 2025

California gourmet hot dog restaurant coming to Tampa

The Pasadena, California-based gourmet hot dog chain Dog Haus will soon make its Florida debut with a Tampa location.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
August 19, 2025

Dean of UTampa's Sykes College of Business resigns

Frank Ghannadian, dean of the University of Tampa’s Sykes College of Business, has resigned his position after an 18-year tenure, the university announced Monday.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
August 18, 2025

Tampa law firm with eight attorneys joins national practice

National law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP announced Monday it is absorbing Tampa-based law firm Walters Levine & DeGrave, taking on its eight attorneys and 11 staff members.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 18, 2025

Bankrupt Sarasota business owner faces 2 felony charges

The owner of Sash & Sill, which filed for bankruptcy in 2024, has been criminally charged in Charlotte County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 18, 2025

FGCU, Babcock Ranch, pick up $21M in state funding for institute

The university will build a new facility in the master-planned community will promote ‘career-readiness and a commitment to environmental stewardship.’

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Steven Benna
August 18, 2025

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $41 million Naples apartment complex sale paces the week in transactions.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
August 18, 2025

Multifamily permits down 23% nationally — but North Port, Cape Coral shine

The two Southwest Florida localities are bucking a national trend that's seen the number of permits to build apartment units drop fall since the pandemic.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
August 17, 2025

Bradenton home of 130-year Pelot’s pharmacy up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa storage facility sold for nearly $38 million, Ray's future owner buys SWFL lots, and Fort Myers radio stations get an upgrade.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
August 16, 2025

Prominent Lakeland commercial real estate firm grows

Saunders Real Estate, a to Polk County CRE firm best known for conservation easements, is expanding into Tampa, with a new office on Westshore Boulevard.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 16, 2025

Storage facility near Tampa port sells for $37.8 million

The 32-acre industrial outdoor storage was bought by a Chicago private equity real estate investment firm.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 16, 2025

Bradenton home of 130-year Pelot’s pharmacy up for sale

The property east of downtown is being marketed by its current owner after being previously listed for $3 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
August 16, 2025

Models open at 1,000-home community in Parrish

Sunchase is a residential development being built in Manatee County for those age 55 and up.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
August 16, 2025

$57M downtown Sarasota theater project advances

Florida Studio Theatre secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.