Industries

By Elizabeth King
April 28, 2025

Lakewood Ranch tech company boosts 2025 revenue outlook

"Despite an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop," Roper Technologies president and CEO says, the company is poised for growth.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
April 28, 2025

Sarasota company applies for Alzheimer's drug patent

Silo Pharma developed a new neurology drug in collaboration with Columbia University.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
April 28, 2025

Bradenton storage facility gets $9.1M loan

The loan provides financing for an 800-unit storage facility.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Steven Benna
April 28, 2025

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

Nearly $50 million in health care site deals in Charlotte County lead the week in transactions.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
April 27, 2025

Discount grocer Aldi buys vacant Cape Coral parcel for $1.1 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a car wash chain is opening its inaugural location in Pasco, the foundation is in on a Sarasota tower, and needed affordable housing is heading to SWFL.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
April 26, 2025

Sarasota fertility company changes name, ticker symbol

The name change for INVO Fertility comes as the company separates its divisions.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
April 26, 2025

Tampa Gasworx project phase 2 leadership provide visual updates

Work is well on the way at the site of Gasworx, the long anticipated, long planned and long discussed massive 50-acre redevelopment just outside Tampa's Ybor City.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 25, 2025

580 jobs cut as Amalie Arena contract ends

A concessionaire will lay off employees before the expiration of its contract with the Tampa arena.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 25, 2025

First Watch to open first restaurant in Boston

The East Manatee County-based company specializing in breakfast, lunch and brunch will open a "high-profile location in the heart of Boston," First Watch CEO and President Chris Tomasso says.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Beth Luberecki
April 25, 2025

$20M Fort Myers water bottle company overcomes debt, inventory issues

Now that a painful lesson in taking on too much debt — some $4 million — is behind it, water bottle manufacturer Coldest is primed for a growth surge.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Laura Lyon
April 24, 2025

Former Tampa mayor announces bid for reelection at university event

Bob Buckhorn, who served as mayor of Tampa from 2011-2019, announced his intention to run for reelection when Jane Castor's term limit is up in 2027.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 24, 2025

12 businesses coming soon to University Town Center

A 120,000-square-foot furniture retailer, a Middle Eastern restaurant and an outdoor retailer are among the many businesses opening at Sarasota-Manatee's University Town Center over the next year.