Industries

By Louis Llovio
June 23, 2025

Judge denies bail for Clearwater businessman charged in $100 million fraud

Leo Joseph Govoni, who was arrested Monday morning by the FBI, will stay in jail at least until Thursday when a detention hearing is scheduled.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 23, 2025

Tampa claims No. 1 spot on best cities for foreign businesses list

The city moves from No. 26 to the top spot.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
June 23, 2025

$52M Lee County construction company opens Sarasota office

Heatherwood Construction Company has a new location off South Tamiami Trail.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 23, 2025

Clearwater office building marketed as among least expensive in Pinellas

The property is near the city's downtown selling for "under $175 per square foot."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
June 23, 2025

SWFL Tex-Mex restaurant seeks new spots in Sarasota, Pinellas

Tacos & Tequila Cantina keeps on pouring more growth. Two keys: prioritizing its staff and offering an affordable menu.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
June 22, 2025

From tree to table: Amish furniture store hosts showcase event

The company has been a leading Amish Furniture retailer in the region for nearly 25 years.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 22, 2025

Clearwater apartment building, going back to affordable housing, sold for $22.5M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a nursery is up for sale in Polk, more houses coming to south Sarasota County and big investor is looking to buy in Southwest Florida.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
June 21, 2025

$12B Tampa packaging and can business makes leadership changes

Three executives were appointed to new positions, one with an eye toward retirement.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
June 20, 2025

Child care franchise planned for Lakewood Ranch

The owners of a Discovery Point Child Development Center in Bradenton are opening a second location.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
June 20, 2025

Gaming company levels up with new HQ in Nokomis, plots more growth

Fast-growing Sarasota County company Combat Waffle Studios moved into space formerly occupied by Tervis in Nokomis, where it is expanding staff and its software portfolio.