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Industries

  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 26, 2025
St. Pete insurance firm takes on 20,000 Citizen policies

The is the second batch of policies the company has assumed from the state-run insurer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2025
Builder: Impact fee hike will add $18K to buying Manatee County home

Pat Neal continues to be a master navigating tumultuous real estate waters, including a percolating anti-growth and anti-developer sentiment.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 26, 2025
Food charity buys Naples warehouse from local MAGA firebrand

The nearly 18,500-square-foot property is on Mercantile Avenue.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 26, 2025
Multimillion-dollar Bradenton tech CEO overcomes drug addiction

Miranda Monahan held what she calls a "dirty secret" for decades: That, despite running a profitable tech firm, she was also a drug addict.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 25, 2025
4,600-acre Collier development gets assist from DeSantis, legislature

The governor signed legislation to create an independent special district to oversee the development in eastern Collier County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 25, 2025
Sarasota eateries report $1.2M in revenue from restaurant weeks

The revenue figure is with 42% of participating restaurants reporting.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 25, 2025
21 companies in region nominated for 'Coolest Thing Made in Florida'

Manufacturers from Plant City to Naples are competing in a contest sponsored by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

  • Florida
  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 25, 2025
Naples construction leader expands in Sarasota, Tampa with new execs

A former president of a Sarasota produce firm is one of two new DeAngelis Diamond executives.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 25, 2025
South Florida CRE firm chasing local 'trophy assets' for client

The firm says it has a high net worth client looking to buy properties across the region and state.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 25, 2025
Jabil Inc. gets $3.2 billion line of credit after expansion announced

The St. Petersburg technology company disclosed the revolving credit facility in an SEC filing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 25, 2025
Report: Southwest Florida, Tampa renters fight for fewer available apartments

A new study finds there are 9 renters in Tampa and 7 renters in SWFL for every available apartment.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 24, 2025
DeSantis signs legislation aimed at bringing relief to Florida condo owners

The new law is intended to ease the financial burden condo owners are facing after safety rules were approved in 2022.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 24, 2025
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex sells for $81.8 million

A 320-unit multifamily property called Botanic at Waterside has changed ownership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 24, 2025
Study: $1M in Florida buys 753 square feet of luxury housing

Florida is ranked No. 10 in the country for states where $1 million buys the least real estate, according to a study.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 24, 2025
Financial services firm leases HQ space in new downtown St. Pete tower

Dynasty Financial Partners's new space will be in the 46-floor 400 Central tower under construction in the city's downtown.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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