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Retail

  • 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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • 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.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • 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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • 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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • 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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • 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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 22, 2026
Pinellas investor buys Cape Coral shopping center for $12M

The Shops at Surfside off Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lee County was fully leased at the time of sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 19, 2026
Sam's Club affiliate buys land in Manatee for $15M

The membership warehouse club has purchased property near Parrish.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 18, 2026
68-acre Lee County project adds tenants, including popular donut shop

Midtown at Bonita, a mixed-use project just off Interstate 75, signed leases with five restaurants and retailers as it adjusts its commercial space.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 15, 2026
Boating supply retailer to close 4 stores in region after Chapter 11 filing

Four Gulf Coast stores are among eight Florida locations the boat supply retailer is closing.

  • Florida
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • June 15, 2026
Medical device executive to open Tampa sports card shop

Replay Sports Cards has signed a new franchise agreement with Tampa owner Matt Thomas.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 12, 2026
Minnesota investor buys fully leased Bradenton shopping center for $11M

Heritage Station was recently completed by an Atlanta developer along with Tampa investors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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