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  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 6, 2026
Despite store closures, there's hope for retail in 2026

Tariff-driven economic turmoil that's partially led to a heavy stream of store closings has an entrepreneurial flip side: opportunity.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 5, 2026
Sarasota mattress manufacturer expands to meet niche demand

Unlimited Comfort Mattress Factory has added equipment and staff to make mattresses for RVs and boats.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 5, 2026
Prominent Midwest auto dealer's Naples condo hits market for $15M

The unit is in the The Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Beach.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 5, 2026
Sarasota lab to pay $980K over kickback, false claims allegations

The laboratory paid a marketing service for referrals of Medicare beneficiaries, prosecutors say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 5, 2026
Cement supplier expanding at Port Tampa Bay, bringing 25 jobs

Houston-based SESCO Cement has installed a large-scale custom ship unloader at its berth in Port Redwing and is looking to hire 25 new employees by April.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 4, 2026
Dalí Museum plans $65M expansion

Construction on the planned 35,000-square-foot expansion could begin as soon as this fall.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 4, 2026
Family auto group begins work on Clearwater motorcycle showroom

The Dimmitt Automotive Group is building the facility for Cycle Springs Powersports, which it bought in 2023.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 4, 2026
$63M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Naples

Ekos Creekside will be the first development in Collier County delivered under Florida's Live Local Act, according to a statement.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 4, 2026
MarineMax votes to keep CEO amid bids to buy company

CEO Brett McGill was reelected to his position for a three year term despite bids for a potential takeover.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 4, 2026
Vacation rental giant says it collected $50M in bed tax in region

Pinellas County leads the way in Airbnb levy remittance.

  • Florida
  • By Eric Garwood
  • March 4, 2026
Home outside downtown Sarasota sells for $14.75 million

The property on Sarasota Bay offers more than 6,700 square feet and five bedrooms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth Djinis
  • March 4, 2026
Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

Not yet 30, Will Freeman is adding to his already-long entrepreneurial resume with a headfirst dive into pro sports investing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 3, 2026
Lee Health clinic in Babcock Ranch grows

The Lee Health Family Medicine Clinic opened its newly expanded facility on Tuesday.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 3, 2026
Tampa Bay Water breaks ground on $181M plant expansion

The regional water utility is expanding its Surface Water Treatment Plant to meet projected water needs through 2033.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 3, 2026
Sarasota-based truck driving program expands nationally

FleetForce Truck Driver Training is growing its footprint on college campuses and partnering with private employers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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