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Industries

  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 27, 2026
Detwiler's buys Palmetto property for $1.06M

The industrial property is next to the Detwiler's Farm Market store in Palmetto.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 26, 2026
Tampa-based exotic car rental company expands into Sarasota

The co-founder of Energetic Exotics says demand in Sarasota, Bradenton and Longboat Key drove the decision to put assets on the ground.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 26, 2026
Tampa credit union led deal wins final approval, creating $22B institution

Once the merger takes effect on Sept. 1 it will create a $22 billion institution serving more than 1.5 million members across Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • August 26, 2026
324-unit downtown Sarasota apartment complex proposal wins key approval

The proposed 1899 Fruitville Road apartment development replacing the bungalow of small businesses won adjustments from the City of Sarasota Planning Board.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 26, 2026
UTC restaurant closing but 'not leaving' after 10 years, owner says

Jpan Sushi and Grill is searching for its next location in the University Town Center area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 26, 2026
Texas firm lands leasing contract for 115,000-square-foot Tampa office building

Stream Realty Partners has been charged with finding a tenant, or tenants, for the property in the city’s Westshore district.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 26, 2026
Lee County live entertainment venue sold

Amy Ginsburg takes ownership of Cape Cabaret Sept. 1 and plans to retain the venue’s staff and programming while bringing in more touring artists and cultural events.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 26, 2026
Naples medical device giant builds apartments to meet employee growth

Medical device manufacturer Arthrex is building a 41-unit apartment complex in the city to help new employees moving to the area.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 25, 2026
Developer secures financing for $39M Pasco affordable housing project

The money will go toward the second phase of Ekos at Bayonet Point, a 360-unit multifamily development under construction.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 25, 2026
Report: Home sales rise in region while inventory continues to drop

New data from CoStar’s Homes.com shows that when compared to last year residential real estate sales along the Gulf Coast were mostly strong in July.

  • Florida
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 25, 2026
Study: Selmon Expressway saves commuters nearly 30 hours a year

USF researchers found the toll road has generated $2.1 billion for the Tampa Bay economy and provides quicker access to nearly 65,000 additional jobs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 25, 2026
A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Dr. Lisa Koche is expanding Spectra Wellness Solutions into a national wellness brand, offering a broad range of treatments beyond traditional medicine.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 24, 2026
Naples standalone Shake Shack readies to open

The burger chain will open its second standalone location along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Sep. 4.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 24, 2026
Feld Entertainment signs 10-year Disney contract

The Manatee County-based company and The Walt Disney Co. have partnered in Disney On Ice for 45 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 24, 2026
Sarasota County to cut ribbon on $100M administration building

Commissioners are holding their first board meeting Tuesday in the new county building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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