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Pasco County retail center sells for $7.8 million

The three-tenant property was sold to a Tampa investor.

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  • July 29, 2026
Ralph Lauren returns to Hyde Park Village

The New York City-based fashion designer has opened a new store in the Tampa shopping district after closing in the 1990s.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 24, 2026
New York investor buys Riverview shopping center

The nearly filled center on U.S. 301 sold for $14 million.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • July 24, 2026
Push the envelope: How St. Pete coupon giant navigates digital revolution

Founded in Clearwater more than 50 years ago, Valpak has quietly transformed from a traditional direct-mail advertiser into a modern marketing powerhouse.

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  • July 23, 2026
Want to open an in-demand business? Check out rental cars, dogs, kebab shops

An analysis of Google search data found demand for car rental companies, tailors and specialty restaurants outpaces the number of businesses serving those customers.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 17, 2026
Lakeland heavy equipment dealership projects $12M in sales in year one

Sawgrass New Holland is designed to attract customers along the I-4 corridor and work with owner-operators across landscaping, land clearing and construction fields.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 15, 2026
46-year-old Pinellas flea market staying put despite development

The Oldsmar Flea Market says it is consolidating its space after a piece of its land it operated from sold to multifamily developer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • July 15, 2026
Goodwill Bargain Barn to open at former Tervis HQ in Venice

Merchandise will be sold by the pound at the store, located in the Goodwill Triple Diamond Sustainability and Logistics Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • July 14, 2026
High-end Tampa mall announces 9 new retailers, including Dolce and Gabbana

Seven of the nine new stores coming to the shopping mall are new to the Tampa Bay market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • July 13, 2026
Sarasota jeweler to be featured at New York Fashion Week

Todd Alan Studios has been selected to create more than 30 pieces of jewelry for models to wear on the runway.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 7, 2026
Publix opens a new store, its 8th since late May

The Lakeland grocer opened its latest store, a rebuilt location, in Naples last week.

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  • By Elizabeth King
  • July 6, 2026
Detwiler's Farm Market plans largest store yet, first of its kind

The grocer known for its farm-fresh produce will anchor a shopping center coming to North Port. The company plans to hire up to 150 employees to staff the new location.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 2, 2026
$1 billion Tampa development grows tenant roster

Midtown Tampa is adding three names to its already crowded list of tenants.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • June 24, 2026
Publix exec, pillar of Plant City community dies at 58

Brian West was a Plant City native remembered for his decades of community service both on and off the clock.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • June 24, 2026
Texas Western wear chain picks Brandon plaza to make regional debut

Cavender’s Boot City will open its second Florida location inside the Brandon Exchange mall.

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