Industries

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By Mark Gordon
November 25, 2025

Noted restaurateur Paul Fleming moves brand from California to Florida

Veteran restaurateurs, with brands in several categories, make an all-in choice on Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
November 25, 2025

Chick-fil-A to open $150M distribution center in Polk County

The facility, in Winter Haven, is projected to deliver 180 jobs.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 24, 2025

Tropicana Field roof repairs completed ahead of schedule

With its dome roof now replaced, repairs to Tropicana Field will likely be completed before the Tampa Bay Rays home opener on April 6, 2026.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 24, 2025

Tampa men charged with smuggling AI technology to China

Two Chinese nationals and two U.S. citizens were arrested after illegally sending sophisticated computer equipment to China under the guise of a Tampa-based real estate company.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Andrew Warfield
November 24, 2025

New hotel planned for SRQ airport property

The city of Sarasota's Development Review Committee has received an application for a new Kompose Hotel just off Airport Circle.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
November 24, 2025

Benderson developing 52-acre mixed-use project in Sarasota County

The development featuring restaurants, retailers and experiences will be located in Wellen Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
November 24, 2025

Developer of former Sarasota Square Mall site announces more tenants

Whole Foods will anchor the first phase of the redevelopment of the former Sarasota Square Mall as leasing activities begin.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Steven Benna
November 24, 2025

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

Auto dealership sale for nearly $34 million paces the week in transactions.

Transactions

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By Mark Gordon
November 23, 2025

Naples Botanical Garden seeks new CEO after leader leaves for Denver

Donna McGinnis had been CEO for eight years at the $27 million organization.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
November 23, 2025

Polk Realtors association ex-CEO charged with $81K theft from group

The East Polk County Association of Realtors terminated Jennifer Garula-Mers in 2024.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 23, 2025

Developer buys key parcel for $675 million Tampa project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a celebrity-run real estate agency opens in Sarasota, a Naples apartment community sells, and a Manatee industrial center lands a new tenant.