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Industries

  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2026
The Original Hob Nob Drive-In reopens in Sarasota

The open-air restaurant on Washington Boulevard has returned and has future plans to offer online ordering.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2026
Sarasota dental company gets $95M in capital through 'strategic transaction'

Dental Care Alliance has reduced its debt, increased capital and extended its debt maturities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • April 24, 2026
Florida named second highest state for business bankruptcies

A new study by The Kaplan Group found that commercial bankruptcies are rising faster in Florida than in every state but Texas.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2026
White Castle, Sarasota company to deploy 1K burger kiosks across US

Automated Retail Technologies is rolling out its ready-to-eat meal kiosks filled with items from the popular burger chain.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 24, 2026
Eight months after sale, Tervis aims for resurgence, disruption

After a tumultuous year, a prominent drinkware manufacturer looks to pick up market share and grab opportunities. Moving slowly isn’t part of the strategy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 23, 2026
Sarasota company acquires Pinellas dental practice

Parkview Dental Partners has acquired VIP Dental Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 23, 2026
Fort Myers contractor to rebuild two Sanibel condo communities

Both complexes were severely damaged during Hurricane Ian and are being completely rebuilt.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • April 23, 2026
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo names new CEO

Nolan Willoughby brings nine years experience in hospital operations and finance to the CEO role.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 23, 2026
Tampa insurer now covers dog bites

MSI has launched a product meant to provide liability coverage to landlords and property owners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 23, 2026
Manatee County company listed on Nasdaq

The biotech company is trading under the ticker symbol LABT.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 22, 2026
Showroom opens in former Manatee tax collector branch

Quality by Design Kitchens made a six-figure investment to customize its new location.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 22, 2026
Naples waterfront house sells for $40 million

The Port Royal house is just the latest residential property in the city to top $30 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • April 22, 2026
UTampa begins construction of largest-ever academic facility

The Dickey Science Innovation Center is expected to open in spring 2029.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 22, 2026
Fort Myers airport has busiest month in its history

Southwest Florida International Airport had a record March and is seeing an uptick in passenger traffic year-over-year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 21, 2026
Clearwater health system studying how robots can help move patients

BayCare has launched a pilot program to see how robotics can support patient transport workflows and hospital staff.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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