Transportation

By Elizabeth King
March 22, 2025

Free ride service launches in Palmetto, Bradenton

Freebee provides complimentary rides in electric vehicles.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
March 17, 2025

SeaPort Manatee receives $2M state grant for infrastructure upgrades

The port in Manatee County was given a grant to help accommodate its growing truck traffic.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
March 11, 2025

Charlotte County aviation training center on track for December finish

The nearly 20,000-square-foot center will prepare student for FAA mechanical license exams.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Laura Lyon
March 1, 2025

Pinellas Transit announces new shuttle service to Clearwater Beach

The route, geared toward tourists, begins at the PIE airport.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 25, 2025

Lee County equipment supplier buys firm for $3.8B after previous deal collapses

Herc Holdings has entered into a merger agreement with H&E Equipment Services.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
February 3, 2025

Tampa auto hub developer expands luxury garage concept to Sarasota area

The Motor Enclave Sarasota will provide luxury private garages off North Tamiami Trail.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 7, 2025

Tampa Bay logistics firm buys company in deal long in the works

Riverview's BlueGrace says its purchase of Pinellas-based FreightCenter "strengthens the logistics ecosystem."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 6, 2025

Hertz names former TikTok, Home Depot execs to leadership team

The Estero-based company has grown its executive team months after naming new CEO, CFO and six new VPs.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Laura Lyon
January 4, 2025

Tampa's Selmon Expressway gets $4M boost to smooth traffic flow

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority was awarded a grant to implement new technology that will stem the build up of traffic on the Selmon Expressway.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
December 5, 2024

SeaPort Manatee gets two new cranes

The new cranes will help the port handle the record amount of cargo it has been receiving.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
November 20, 2024

SeaPort Manatee cargo volume up 7.2%, sets new fiscal record

The port in Manatee County handled nearly 12 million tons of cargo in its most recent fiscal year.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
November 18, 2024

Sarasota-Bradenton airport CEO to retire in 2025

After 30 years leading Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, a search firm has been contracted to recruit President and CEO Rick Piccolo's replacement.