Industries

By Louis Llovio
February 27, 2025

Work starts on 1,735-home Charlotte County master-planned community

A Jacksonville developer held a ceremonial groundbreaking on the development along Burnt Store Road.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
February 27, 2025

2 Bradenton office buildings sell for $6 million

Both buildings were fully occupied, according to the commercial real estate agency representing the seller.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
February 27, 2025

Casual Melting Pot dining concept to close in Tampa, lead to 40 layoffs

The restaurant opened less than two years ago.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 26, 2025

Valspar extends sponsorship of Pinellas PGA tour event until 2030

The Valspar Championship will begin March 17 at the Innisbrook Spa & Golf Resort in Palm Harbor.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 26, 2025

Sarasota Doctors Hospital names new chief medical officer

Dr. Paul Chupka has taken on a new position at the hospital on Bee Ridge Road.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
February 26, 2025

Tampa tech firm lands six-month gig with Comcast NBCUniversal

Satisfi Labs is among 10 companies joining the SportsTech program from around the world.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 26, 2025

Sarasota Toyota dealership property sells for $14 million

The new owner also has two car dealerships in Polk County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
February 26, 2025

World Market opens 18,000-square-foot store in Sarasota

The retailer sells home furnishings, food, wine and other items at its new store in Gulf Gate.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
February 26, 2025

Architects focus on resiliency for new island fire station in Lee County

A Cape Coral firm designing a new fire house on Pine Island is looking to make sure it can withstand the worst of hurricanes and keep firefighters on site during storms.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
February 25, 2025

Judge to rule on Joann's future as Gulf Coast stores will likely shutter

The retailer, which has filed for bankruptcy twice in the past year joining the ranks of Kmart and RadioShack, is expected to shut all of its stores nationwide, including 16 locally.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
February 25, 2025

Naples nonprofit formed to help small citrus growers

Save Florida Citrus Groves Foundation is aiming to help small growers "bring abandoned citrus groves back to life."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
February 25, 2025

Lee County equipment supplier buys firm for $3.8B after previous deal collapses

Herc Holdings has entered into a merger agreement with H&E Equipment Services.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Andrew Warfield
February 25, 2025

More than 550 multifamily units proposed for North Trail in Sarasota

A developer has had a pre-application conference with city staff for a planned 300-unit complex between 17th and 18th streets along North Tamiami Trail.