Manatee–Sarasota

Jim Stinson
August 31, 2023

Study: Tampa, Naples homes selling under list prices

Despite talk of growing costs in Florida, the Sunshine State has many city areas in which homes are sold under list prices.

Florida

Louis Llovio
August 31, 2023

Las Vegas cannabis company pays $49M for Florida dispensaries

Planet 13's purchase of VidaCann, which has a large Gulf Coast presence, gives it an immediate foot print and the infrastructure to double its Florida store count quickly.

Florida

Amanda Postma
August 31, 2023

Michael Saunders & Co. hires new chief marketing officer

Chanté Blough comes to the role with 10 years of leadership experience.

Manatee-Sarasota

Amanda Postma
August 30, 2023

Local businesses encouraged to take damage survey

The survey asks for both physical and economic damages caused by Hurricane Idalia.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
August 30, 2023

As property premiums rise, should state-run Citizens be charging more?

There is a school of thought that Citizens Property Insurance Corp. should, like its counterpart in Louisiana, raise its premiums.

Florida

Amanda Postma
August 29, 2023

Grocery stores close ahead of Hurricane Idalia's arrival

Publix, Walmart, Winn-Dixie and Aldi all have stores closing early.

Florida

Jim Stinson
August 29, 2023

U-Haul offers free storage at 54 facilities in response to hurricane

As Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida, U-Haul offers storage options throughout several regions.

Florida

Beth Luberecki
August 29, 2023

80-year-old entrepreneur still going strong, now with new laser cleaning firm

After some five decades in business, Russell Ireland says the cliche rings true. "We have always looked at crises or problems as opportunities," he says.