Industries

By Denise Federer
June 13, 2025

For a successful business succession, don't sleep on mentorship

The generational divide in a family business shouldn't be an obstacle to strong, and consistent, communication.

Advice

By Elizabeth King
June 13, 2025

Downtown Bradenton building sells for nearly $1.1 million

Built in 1922, the property has been completely renovated, according to American Property Group of Sarasota.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Eric Snider
June 13, 2025

College preps for digital future with new fintech degree program

Hillsborough Community College officials believe the school's new fintech program will be a big winner — for employees and employers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 12, 2025

Sarasota advertising, marketing firm owner dies at 65

Joe Grano’s Next-Mark LLC celebrated 20 years in business earlier this year.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
June 12, 2025

$35M Longboat Key mansion is Sarasota County's most expensive listing

The property spans nearly 20,000 square feet and has 145 feet of beach frontage.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
June 12, 2025

Airline launches new nonstop service from Tampa to Key West

Breeze Breeze will fly four times a week to the Conch Republic.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 12, 2025

New College receives $2.5M gift for contemplation, education center

A charitable foundation that traces some of its money back to the Mellon banking family fortune has donated $2.5 million to New College of Florida in Sarasota.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 12, 2025

Popular Polk County Carrabba’s property up for sale

The Carrabba’s Italian Grill, which has a long-term lease, is reportedly one of the chain’s top performers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
June 12, 2025

St. Pete home insurer, behind $30M in capital, starts selling policies

The recently approved insurer with an A rating and $30 million in capital has begun selling policies in the state.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 12, 2025

3 accomplished Sarasota leaders set to retire — and get more sleep

Decades of top-level leadership will be taking a step back in the coming months with a trio of retirements: Roxie Jerde, Larry Thompson and Teri Hansen. Lessons learned are legion.