Government

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By Louis Llovio
August 28, 2025

Immigration program provides $47M toward Bradenton apartments

EB-5 has been targeted by the Trump administration. But for now, the sometimes-complicated federal foreign investor program is helping to fund an apartment community being built on the site of DeSoto Square Mall.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
August 27, 2025

Pair pleads guilty in $150K MacDill Air Force Base kickback scheme

A government employee and a contractor at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa admitted to stealing more than $150,000 from the intramural sports program over a 15-year period.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
August 19, 2025

State of Florida sues textbook publishers

The state alleges McGraw Hill and Savvas Learning Co. "systematically" overcharged state schools for materials in violation of the law.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
August 14, 2025

Lee County Clerk saves nearly $800K, DOGE-style

Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes sent a budget to county commissioners that shaved 4.7% off the previous year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Anastasia Dawson
August 12, 2025

UK defense tech firm opens in Pasco County

A U.K.-based defense technology company looking to launch its U.S. operations has chosen Wesley Chapel to be its first American home, according to the Pasco Economic Development Council.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
August 9, 2025

St. Pete approves $16M more in funds for Tropicana Field repairs

The city initially set aside $55.7 million for repairing the stadium, but the additional money set aside Thursday brings the actual cost closer to $59.7 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
August 9, 2025

After years of setbacks, key piece of South Seas redevelopment can begin

The Lee County Commission's decision to approve a rezoning request for the Captiva resort's owners allow for hotels and residential development on the property to move ahead.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Anastasia Dawson
August 7, 2025

Hillsborough partners with Tampa nonprofit to defend against cyberattacks

The Hillsborough County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to defend its communities against foreign threats, such as cyberattacks, with help from a Tampa-based nonprofit.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
August 6, 2025

Nearly $1B Captiva resort gets Lee County zoning approval

South Seas resort is building 435 hotel rooms and 193 residential units at the historic property.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
August 3, 2025

Prominent Sarasota corporate HQ up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Naples high-end shopping center gets an upgrade, a Tampa condo complex to be "repositioned" as rental apartments, and Manatee buys a historic farm.

Florida

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By Lesley Dwyer
July 30, 2025

Manatee County purchases Mixon Fruit Farms for $13.5 million

Commissioners voted unanimously to purchase the citrus farm that operated in Manatee County for 84 years.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
July 16, 2025

Top Southeast official for SBA reflects on growing up in Sarasota

Tyler Teresa, who grew up in Sarasota and whose family owns a business there, is the Southeast regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration.