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Industries

  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 19, 2026
Trail cameras help protect Florida panthers as I-4 wildlife overpass takes shape

ZooTampa and the fStop Foundation are tracking animals in Polk County to guide development and support Florida’s first wildlife overpass, scheduled to open near Lakeland in 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2026
Annis named CEO of Barancik Foundation

Longtime community leader John Annis served on an interim basis with the Sarasota nonprofit since March.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth Djinis
  • August 19, 2026
Sarasota banker, 71, completes Appalachian Trail in style

Ben Hatcher, banker by day, recently completed an iconic American hike that spans 14 states and more than 2,100 miles.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 18, 2026
Florida trusts and estates law firms merge to form Diamond & Lile

The combined practice will serve clients statewide from offices in St. Petersburg and Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 18, 2026
Benderson Development acquires three retail properties in region

The new acquisitions — in Sarasota, Pinellas and Lee counties — total nearly 350,000 square feet.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 18, 2026
Pasco County apartment complex under construction sells for $16 million

North Carolina developer Aventon Cos. bought the Wesley Chapel property at State Road 56 for a 384-unit community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 18, 2026
AdventHealth opens Port Charlotte neurosurgery clinic

The new brain and spine practice is AdventHealth’s latest expansion of specialty care since the health system moved into Charlotte County last year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 18, 2026
Bealls enters Michigan, expands into New York

When it opens stores in Michigan later this fall, the retailer will have a presence in 23 states.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 18, 2026
Naples apartment owner borrows $72 million

The developer behind Everly Naples borrowed at total of $225 million for a trio of Florida properties.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 17, 2026
Lakeland logistics company cutting 178 jobs in Plant City

Polk County-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services is laying off employees at its 1.2 million-square-foot County Line Road facility.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • August 17, 2026
New 228-unit apartment community opens in Lakeland

Developer Hillpointe says Pointe Grand Lakeland will help meet growing housing demand as Polk County’s population continues to boom.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 17, 2026
Clearwater firm starts work on $51 million government office project

Creative Contractors is building Pinellas County's new North County Service Center on U.S. Highway 19.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 17, 2026
Manatee County apartment complex sells for $67 million

Improvements are in store for The Crossing at Palm Aire, the new owners say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 17, 2026
Tarpon Point Marina completes multimillion-dollar expansion

The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village has launched a new package for boaters to celebrate the expansion project.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 17, 2026
Allegiant adds three new flights across Gulf Coast region

The routes will be “hyper-seasonal,” according to the airline.

  • Florida
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