Transportation

By Elizabeth King
June 23, 2024

Report: SeaPort Manatee sees 5-year surge in exports

Imports have seen a year-over-year decrease but remain over $1 billion.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 3, 2024

C-suite shake up as Hertz COO quits and firm names third CFO in two years

The Lee County company continues to shuffle C-level executives as COO and CFO leave both after less than a year on the job.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
June 2, 2024

AeroVanti founder's lawyer walks away from $30M contempt case

A federal judge has granted permission for Patrick Britton-Harr's attorney to withdraw from the case.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
May 25, 2024

Boat towing business plans headquarters on US 41 Bypass

Sea Tow Venice, known as “AAA but on the water,” is getting anchored off the U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 24, 2024

AeroVanti founder's brother says life, finances in tatters from company collapse

After futile efforts to help his brother's floundering private air service company, debts and pressure mount for Todd Britton-Harr.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
May 9, 2024

Liz Dimmitt drives museum, auto dealership forward with continual change

“We had to decide ‘This too shall pass.’ That was a scary time, but we had faith that sooner or later the world would have to open back up.” –Liz Dimmitt, Dimmitt Chevrolet/Fairgrounds St. Pete

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
May 6, 2024

Hoffmann Family of Cos. buys California wine country luxury fleet business

The Naples-based conglomerate has acquired at least three other business since March.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Laura Lyon
May 3, 2024

Marine and auto accessories firm navigates its next growth phase

SeaSucker has graduated from a one-product startup with a cool name and a cool yet highly functional product. Challenges now include big decisions on where to invest its resources, in time and money.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
May 1, 2024

Tampa AI company for auto dealerships raises $20M

Stella Automotive AI raised its oversubscribed Series A financing round to support ongoing product development and drive growth in the market.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
April 29, 2024

Hertz to sell of 10,000 more EVs than originally planned

The Estero-based company says it will get rid of 30,000 electric vehicles this year due to lack of demand and high expenses.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
April 26, 2024

Florida truck driver training company plans expansion into Texas

FleetForce Trucking is one of several companies in Sarasota County that is in growth mode.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Paul A. Nolletti
April 26, 2024

Logistics Expertise Ensures Success for Your Business

Enter CONRI Services, a venerable industry titan boasting an impressive 75-year legacy.

Transportation

Tampa shipping company awarded $3M grant to reduce carbon

Overseas Shipholding Group received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to design and engineer a vessel that can transport liquid carbon dioxide.