Industries

By Louis Llovio
May 3, 2026

Lee, Hillsborough, Charlotte county shopping centers sell, land tenants

In the week's top commercial real estate news, retail centers in Punta Gorda, Tampa, Bonita Springs and Brandon sell, and construction starts at a Palmetto hotel.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
May 2, 2026

Tampa technology company powers Naples' AI planning department tool

Blitz AI says bringing AI technology into a city or county planning department makes the process quicker without removing humans who make the final call.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 1, 2026

Tampa hotel owners borrow $94 million in refinance

The Riverwalk hotel property will undergo a renovation and go under a new flag.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
May 1, 2026

Sarasota wound care company raises $8.5M

Omeza Holdings will use the funding to advance clinical development and commercial strategy.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
May 1, 2026

St. Pete bank announces new CEO, $80M recapitalization

Veteran banker Alfred Rogers is now CEO and president of BayFirst National Bank.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
May 1, 2026

Vegas exec brings big bet mentality to new Tampa gig

Travis Lunn led some of Las Vegas’ most recognizable properties before taking on the role of president of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 30, 2026

Manatee workforce housing project secures $15M construction loan

The 156-unit Forest Cove apartment complex in Bradenton is projected to be completed in 2028.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
April 30, 2026

Tampa's ReliaQuest gifts FSU $1.5M for AI cybersecurity research

The firm's donation will fund an annual innovation challenge and hands-on training program for students.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 30, 2026

Saucy by KFC restaurants open soon in Manatee, Pasco

Saucy by KFC, focused on chicken tenders complemented by an array of sauces, is opening two new locations in the Tampa Bay area during the first week of May.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
April 30, 2026

Port Tampa Bay secures $24M federal grant for terminal expansion

The grant funds a berth expansion that will increase vessel capacity, reduce wait times and improve scheduling flexibility.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 29, 2026

Entrepreneurial moms combine coffee, kids' play place for new business

The business on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard underwent a complete renovation to provide a place for parents and children to "connect and make core memories,” its co-founder says.