Industries

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By Elizabeth King
November 5, 2025

Orlando Health, 3 years after $12M land deal, plans Lakewood Ranch expansion

An Orlando-based health care system has acquired property in Manatee County.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 5, 2025

Colorado defense contractor moving HQ, investing $20M in Hillsborough County

Orion Edge Group, which develops tactical electronic warfare systems, has relocated to Tampa and is looking to hire 20 new employees.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 5, 2025

Wagamama moving US headquarters to Tampa from NYC

The British restaurant chain, which opened its first and only Florida location on Water Street, plans to move to the Westshore district by Dec. 1.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 5, 2025

Putting on college football's championship is a four-year game

Tampa will host the 2029 College Football Playoff's national championship game in 2029, but its a world away from a Super Bowl.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 4, 2025

Jabil to pay $750M for energy management company

The St. Petersburg company says it has agreed to pay $750 million for the Northern Virginia and Irish company that specializes expert in power systems and energy optimization.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 4, 2025

State regulators levy $500K in fines against two insurers for Ian, Idalia claim issues

The insurers, both with Tampa ties, were the last of 10 Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation investigated.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
November 4, 2025

SeaPort Manatee breaks annual cargo record

The Manatee County port reported its highest-ever annual volume of liquid and dry bulk.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Lesley Dwyer
November 4, 2025

Steakhouse, grocery chain close to opening at new east Manatee plaza

The Outback Steakhouse opening in Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 11 is under Bloomin' Brands' smaller prototype. And an Aldi is expected to open by the end of 2025.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 4, 2025

USF secures record-setting $750M in research funding

The University of South Florida’s year-end research funding is $11.6 million more than last fiscal year and 37% higher than 2022.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 3, 2025

Investor sells Naples industrial property it bought in July

Redfearn Capital bought the Collier County property earlier this year for $2.5 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
November 3, 2025

Marriott-branded hotel headed to Wellen Park

Development has begun for the second phase of Downtown Wellen, within the master-planned community of Wellen Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
November 3, 2025

New flight from Sarasota-Bradenton to Miami begins

American Airlines is offering a new daily flight out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 3, 2025

Developers behind $6.8B St. Pete proposal seek investors — for as little as $500

The two private investment funds are meant to establish a new model for participation in urban redevelopment around the Tropicana Field site in downtown St. Petersburg.