Health Care

By Elizabeth King
February 26, 2025

Sarasota Doctors Hospital names new chief medical officer

Dr. Paul Chupka has taken on a new position at the hospital on Bee Ridge Road.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
February 25, 2025

Health care giant BayCare adds 100 students with expanded residency

The Tampa Bay hospital system looks to triple its students amid doctor shortage by 2029.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 24, 2025

SWFL eye care practice acquired by South Carolina company

The acquisition of Quigley Eye Specialists marks "an exciting new chapter for our practice," one ophthalmologist says.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
February 18, 2025

Sarasota Memorial names new CFO

The previous CFO had been serving in a dual role after a promotion.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
February 14, 2025

12 from region on Forbes best employers lists, including No. 1 spot

Raymond James, Shriners Hospitals for Children and Publix are on a list of the best large and midsize employers compiled by Forbes.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 13, 2025

Sarasota company acquires two dental practices

Parkview Dental Partners acquired Lifetime Smiles Dental Care offices in Sarasota and St. Petersburg.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
February 12, 2025

$1.7B in construction projects: Tracking hospital boom across the region

Health care construction is underway from Wesley Chapel to Fort Myers, as new hospitals are in the works and existing ones grow to meet capacity needs.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
February 6, 2025

Clearwater health care organization buys offices for $145 million

BayCare bought 36 acres of office property in Tampa that includes buildings and parking garages.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
February 4, 2025

St. Pete manufacturing giant acquires Maryland pharma company

With a plan to expand its pharmaceutical solutions arm, St. Pete-based engineering and manufacturing giant Jabil recently secured a deal to acquire Pharmaceutics International Inc.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
January 31, 2025

Venice medical company to pay up to $4.9 million in false claims case

LiveCare was accused of taking kickbacks and billing Medicare for unneeded equipment and services.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
January 31, 2025

Naples hospital gets $7.5M donation for orthopedic surgical center

The gift is from Naples philanthropist Scott and Kathleen Kapnick.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Laura Lyon
January 29, 2025

German med tech firm establishes US HQ in Tampa

The organization wants to add 12 jobs in the next three years

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
January 29, 2025

$450M hospital approved for North Port

"Building a hospital in North Port has been part of our strategic plan and goals for many years," Sarasota Memorial Health Care System President and CEO David Verinder says in a statement.