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$1 billion Tampa development grows tenant roster

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

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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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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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  • 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.

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  • June 19, 2026
Sam's Club affiliate buys land in Manatee for $15M

The membership warehouse club has purchased property near Parrish.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 10, 2026
Appointment-only liquor store proposed in downtown Sarasota

The Wine Concierge would be on the ground floor of a condominium building fronting Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 10, 2026
Estero's Coconut Point getting a Shake Shack and other new tenants

The popular New York eatery is opening at the local open air mall next year.

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  • June 8, 2026
Popular NY lifestyle brand to open third Florida store, in Tampa hot spot

The ultra-feminine lifestyle brand LoveShackFancy will move into a storefront in Hyde Park Village.

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  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota Ford wins city approval to fly American flag high — again

The iconic 150-foot flagpole is coming back.

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  • By Ian Swaby
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Josh Stacy turned part of his used car dealership into a shop for a different asset, Pokémon cards, after his son Silas helped inspire his interest.

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  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 2, 2026
13 new retailers, eateries coming to University Town Center

Restaurants and retailers are among the new businesses coming to the UTC area.

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