Industries

By Elizabeth King
November 26, 2025

Seafood and steak restaurant opens in Manatee County

Oar & Iron, an upscale casual restaurant with locations in Fort Myers and Naples, now has a presence in Parrish.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
November 26, 2025

Feds launch probe into Busch Gardens, SeaWorld for rollator walker ban

The investigation will determine if Busch Gardens, SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando discriminated against people with disabilities.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 26, 2025

Best Buy warehouse in Polk sold for nearly $50M

The facility was built specifically for the giant electronics retailer.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
November 26, 2025

Clearwater mansion, once home to colorful former mayor, on the market for $3.1M

The more than 7,000-square-foot, historic home near Belleair Country Club once belonged to a former mayor.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
November 26, 2025

Executive Q&A: ULI chair's 20-year old prediction on Tampa's growth comes true

Tampa developer Phillip Smith talks about his goals for his term as chairman of ULI Tampa Bay, what attracts developers to the region and the challenges that lie ahead.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
November 25, 2025

$18.5M historic Ybor City building restoration in final stages

The family behind J.C. Newman Cigar Co. are nearing the final stages of its million boutique hotel project.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
November 25, 2025

312-unit apartment complex opens in Manatee County

Alon is a new apartment community on University Parkway developed by The Collier Companies.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
November 25, 2025

Downtown Sarasota redevelopment to carry Waldorf Astoria brand

Waldorf Astoria Residences was named as the redevelopment of the Zenith tower at Five Points. The mixed-use project will include seven attainable housing units.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
November 25, 2025

Noted restaurateur Paul Fleming moves brand from California to Florida

Veteran restaurateurs, with brands in several categories, make an all-in choice on Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
November 25, 2025

Chick-fil-A to open $150M distribution center in Polk County

The facility, in Winter Haven, is projected to deliver 180 jobs.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
November 24, 2025

Tropicana Field roof repairs completed ahead of schedule

With its dome roof now replaced, repairs to Tropicana Field will likely be completed before the Tampa Bay Rays home opener on April 6, 2026.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
November 24, 2025

Tampa men charged with smuggling AI technology to China

Two Chinese nationals and two U.S. citizens were arrested after illegally sending sophisticated computer equipment to China under the guise of a Tampa-based real estate company.