Industries

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By Beth Luberecki
November 18, 2025

SWFL restaurant company introduces two new concepts, nears 2,000 employees

The Phelan family has learned that listening and adapting to customer needs quickly is the best recipe for success in the hospitality industry.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
November 17, 2025

Fanatics cutting 286 jobs as it closes south Hillsborough distribution center

The Jacksonville company notified the state of its decision to close a facility "that can no longer meet our long-term goals."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Eric Garwood
November 17, 2025

Longboat Key beachside estate bought for $17.5 million

The property previously sold in May 2024.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
November 17, 2025

Florida workers' comp rates to fall nearly 7% next year

The state's Office of Insurance Regulation has approved rate decreases nine consecutive years.

Florida

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By Elizabeth King
November 17, 2025

US News Best Nursing Homes list includes 34 in region

More than 30 nursing homes from Tampa to Lakeland to Naples earned top ratings from U.S. News & World Report.

Florida

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 17, 2025

Mother-daughter Tampa CPA firm merges with Michigan company

Professional advisory firm Rehmann is growing in other parts of Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
November 17, 2025

Lakewood Ranch nursery sold to Georgia company

CC Landscaping Warehouse Plus was acquired by SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
November 16, 2025

Sales and construction to start on $350M Naples condo, marina project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a new aquatic center to be built in Bradenton, the Rays are upgrading their stadium, and a new subdivision will be built in Pasco.

Florida

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By Elizabeth King
November 14, 2025

Bradenton Area Convention Center cuts ribbon on $54M renovation project

The newly updated convention center in Palmetto offers 95,000 square feet of meeting space.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 14, 2025

Tampa pharmacy pays $17M for false Medicare claims

VRA Enterprises LLC, doing business as a Tampa pharmacy called Precision RX, settled allegations it fraudulently billed Medicare for COVID-19 tests that were never distributed.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 14, 2025

USF Athletics names chief business officer

Veteran collegiate athletics director Jason Layton joins USF after more than a decade at the University of Miami.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 14, 2025

SWFL media exec pursues long-shelved dream: Running for Congress

The president of Fort Myers-based radio and television station company Sun Broadcasting is vying for Florida's 19th district seat to serve the community and fulfill a lifetime goal.