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Industries

  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 8, 2025
Estero's Coconut Point mall is adding and moving tenants

The open-air mall is adding two new restaurants and two retailers to its mix.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 7, 2025
L.L. Bean opens 17K-square-foot store at UTC, first in Florida

The retailer specializing in outdoor gear is making its entry into the Southeast with its new store.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Dana Kampa
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota waterfront bar reopens after storms

Say goodbye to the boat wrecked on this Sarasota Tiki bar's dock and hello to a revamped bay-side experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Laura Lyon
  • May 7, 2025
Tampa senior living tech platform secures $43M in funding

The company’s valuation has increased 478% in three years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 7, 2025
Occupancy at Port Charlotte's Sunseeker nearly doubles as sale nears

Allegiant Travel Co., which saw an uptick in visitor numbers, expects to announce the details of a deal later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 7, 2025
$8.75M in Snook Haven Park updates to begin in Sarasota County

Sarasota County is breaking ground on a yearlong construction project in Venice.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee County OKs $23.5M administrative building purchase out east

The project to move administrative functions is expected to cost about $35 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 7, 2025
Fort Myers orchestra to shutter, reasons for demise in dispute

The Southwest Florida Symphony in Fort Myers was founded in 1961.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 7, 2025
Pair of multimillion Naples sales buck housing slowdown narrative

The two residential properties, both in the Port Royal neighborhood, show luxury properties are still doing well.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Laura Lyon
  • May 6, 2025
Fort Lauderdale law firm hires eight attorneys from Tampa competitor

The group is focused on community association and litigation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Laura Lyon
  • May 6, 2025
Clearwater aviation company acquires two firms, expands fleet

FlyUSA, a Clearwater-based aviation company, has acquired TRYP Air Charter and its affiliated company, MySky Aviation Solutions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 6, 2025
Tampa building sold for $7.8M — $10M less than 8 years ago

According to Hillsborough County records, the office building off I-75 was bought at a deep discount, millions below the previous sale and the assessed value.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 6, 2025
Boston restaurant chain opens Parrish location

Kelly’s Roast Beef opened a new restaurant in Creekside Commons in Manatee County, the sixth for the chain in Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 6, 2025
Sarasota company buys $3.4M building, moves HQ to Lakewood Ranch

McLeod Land Services is relocating to Corporate Park off University Parkway.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 6, 2025
Penthouse at Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay, lists for $12.6M

While the condominium is still being built, the developer put a luxury penthouse on the market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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