Industries

By Mark Gordon
June 25, 2026

SWFL bank president, market exec announces retirement

Craig DeYoung started out his working life at a Charlotte County lumberyard. He quickly switched to finance.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
June 24, 2026

Publix exec, pillar of Plant City community dies at 58

Brian West was a Plant City native remembered for his decades of community service both on and off the clock.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
June 24, 2026

$20B auto retailer creating 100 jobs in Manatee County

Carvana is establishing an inspection and reconditioning center in Manatee County, its second such facility in Florida.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 24, 2026

Tampa to rebuild historic community center with $5M in CRA funds

The 71-year-old Rey Park Center in West Tampa will be demolished and rebuilt as the park around it gets upgrades.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
June 24, 2026

7 flights added at 4 airports in region

Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways have expanded their routes, with new flights at Fort Myers, Lakeland, Sarasota-Bradenton and Tampa airports.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
June 24, 2026

Naples waterfront home sells for $27M — and 30% off the original list price

The house in the city's Olde Naples neighborhood was built last year and put on the market in January.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
June 24, 2026

Texas Western wear chain picks Brandon plaza to make regional debut

Cavender’s Boot City will open its second Florida location inside the Brandon Exchange mall.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
June 23, 2026

Naples' Hoffmann gets official approval to buy NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins

The family-owned company can move ahead with buying the professional hockey team after the league's governing body gave the transaction its official blessing.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
June 23, 2026

Nearly $1.02M in sales generated during Sarasota restaurant weeks

Visit Sarasota County spearheaded the initiative to promote dining out during the summer.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
June 23, 2026

Sarasota County offers funding help for low-income housing developers, buyers

The program is aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing in unincorporated parts of Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
June 23, 2026

Yacht Club in Tampa opens 17-story luxury condo tower

The Aqua Residences at Westshore Yacht Club celebrates its grand opening Wednesday.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
June 23, 2026

SRQ airport highlights new concessions with tasting event

Now that all its new restaurants and bars are open, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport introduced the vendors with a First Class Flavors event.