Industries

By Elizabeth King
February 17, 2025

SRQ took hit in Q4, saw 2024 passenger traffic dip

Hurricanes and a software glitch were among the challenges that Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport faced in 2024.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
February 17, 2025

Florida among top states for franchise growth in 2025: Report

Florida is expected to exceed 66,000 franchises — which will generate more than $73 billion — in 2025, according to a new study from the International Franchise Association.

Florida

By Laura Lyon
February 17, 2025

Carrabba's names new division president

Kelia Bazile has a lengthy history in fast and casual dining establishments.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
February 17, 2025

Record-breaking Tampa university president announces retirement

Rhea Law will remain in her post until the board’s next search is complete.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 17, 2025

Fort Myers’ Alico Inc. has $20 million in land sales pending

The company, which is exiting the citrus industry, says about 25% of the land it owns will be set aside for “non-agricultural purposes.”

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Steven Benna
February 17, 2025

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $23.5 million golf course sale in Collier County paces the week in transactions.

Transactions

By Andrew Warfield
February 17, 2025

Revised Sarasota bayfront arts center complex cost estimate: $407M

Instead of four structures, the architect for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center has scaled plans back to two buildings with an option for a future second, smaller theater.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
February 16, 2025

New Naples condos start at $30 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Tervis’ former getting a new tenant in Venice, workforce apartments open in Lakeland, and an industrial property sells in Fort Myers.