Industries

By Louis Llovio
August 8, 2025

Hoffmann Family to develop Estero golf course on site it bought for $14.5M

The company is developing the course Old Corkscrew Golf Club, which it bought in 2022.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
August 8, 2025

Sarasota software development firm opens office in Pakistan

The new overseas office will support custom software and platform development.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
August 8, 2025

National equipment rental company adds Manatee County branch

Sunstate Equipment has opened a location south of Bradenton.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
August 7, 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers partner with window manufacturer

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their 2025 season Wednesday by announcing their new partnership with Sarasota County's PGT Custom Windows and Doors.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 7, 2025

Report: 5 metros in region among top US cities for construction workers

Cape Coral-Fort Myers leads the nation when it comes to how much of its workforce is employed in construction.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
August 7, 2025

Hillsborough partners with Tampa nonprofit to defend against cyberattacks

The Hillsborough County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to defend its communities against foreign threats, such as cyberattacks, with help from a Tampa-based nonprofit.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 7, 2025

St. Petersburg bank lays off employees as it cuts loan program

BayFirst Bank's decision to eliminate small balance loans through the SBA led to job reductions.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 7, 2025

Tariffs trip up major growth plans for Venice logistics firm

After a yearslong construction project, Sarasota County logistics and trucking company D-Trans has opened its $6.8 million, 27,000-square-foot headquarters.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 6, 2025

Largo office park sold for $6.2 million

The six-building park in Pinellas County sits along one of the main thoroughfares connecting the area’s commercial hubs and beaches.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 6, 2025

North Carolina company invests in Venice aluminum business

Garden City Equity has invested in Commercial Residential Aluminum.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 6, 2025

Nearly $1B Captiva resort gets Lee County zoning approval

South Seas resort is building 435 hotel rooms and 193 residential units at the historic property.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
August 6, 2025

5 Port Richey casinos closed, 249 slot machines seized in illegal gambling sting

Five illegal gaming establishments operating as unauthorized casinos in the city of Port Richey were shuttered on Monday by the Florida Gaming Control Commission.