Strategies

Brian Hartz
January 23, 2024

Tampa startup turns invasive species into exotic leather fashion brand

Inversa is attacking a major underwater problem while also trying to grow a 10-employee company.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
January 17, 2024

A look at why Hertz plans to cut a third of its EV fleet

Lee County-based Hertz, while not totally exiting from renting electric vehicles, plans to sell off a large portion of its electronic vehicle fleet and use proceeds to buy gas-powered cars.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
December 31, 2023

Real estate industry insiders dish about the upcoming year — good and bad

A look at how four significant issues, from consumer spending to artificial intelligence, will impact the region.

Florida

Jim Stinson
December 27, 2023

USF goes for the big score with $340M stadium project

University of South Florida hopes the 35,000-seat stadium will be a go-to mid-sized venue for the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Beth Luberecki
December 26, 2023

Sarasota architecture firm continues to build on St. Pete expansion

Sweet Sparkman has made some strategic moves that build on its past successes.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Alex Walsh
December 25, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra hums along with planning its new $14 million home

After a long, yet ultimately unsuccessful, search for a home downtown, the Sarasota Orchestra makes progress on what will be its new facility 6 miles east.

Manatee-Sarasota

Jim Stinson
December 14, 2023

Tampa execs make national list of powerful women in credit unions

Darlene Johnson and Julie Renderos cite work ethic and internal growth opportunities for success at Suncoast Credit Union.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
December 13, 2023

$6B Michigan credit union seizes strong acquisition opportunities in Florida

DFCU Financial, now in Southwest Florida and Tampa, aims to grow its presence more in the Sunshine State — even as a community banking lobbying giant sours on the acquisition strategy.

Florida

By Alex Walsh
December 12, 2023

Bank survives industry shakeout, surpasses $1B in assets

The Bank of Central Florida, which was founded just prior to a crippling downturn, looks to grab market share in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Liz Ramos
December 11, 2023

Despite owner's intentions, some worry Manatee farm will be developed

Jerry Dakin says he will "do everything in (his) power" to keep Dakin Dairy Farms an agriculture property.

Manatee-Sarasota

Jim Stinson
December 6, 2023

Bloomin' Brands looks to address activist investors and woo customers

Outback’s parent company, Bloomin' Brands, has come out of the pandemic a leaner company, but a decline in customers has some investors and analysts worried.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
December 5, 2023

Sarasota Ford opens multimillion-dollar restaurant inside the dealership

With both big goals and customer loyalty top of mind, an auto sales entrepreneur drives forward with an industry-first concept.

Manatee-Sarasota

Lesley Dwyer
December 4, 2023

More luxury garage condos gear up for Lakewood Ranch

Luxe Flex Garage is a more budget-friendly version of the original Luxe Dream Garage, which held its groundbreaking in August 2022.

Manatee-Sarasota

Jim Stinson
December 1, 2023

Does Tampa Bay have a shot at being a hub for tech business?

Tampa Bay's mission to become a global tech hot spot had made great strides of late. One notable advantage, says one executive, comes from a talent pool without an "extensive entitlement" mindset.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
November 24, 2023

Naples theaters, long a boon for the region, are primed for a big year

After taming numerous challenges, two nonprofit theater organizations are getting in a position to wow audiences with $90 million in new facilities.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Tampa startup turns invasive species into exotic leather fashion brand

A look at why Hertz plans to cut a third of its EV fleet

Real estate industry insiders dish about the upcoming year — good and bad

USF goes for the big score with $340M stadium project

Sarasota architecture firm continues to build on St. Pete expansion

Sarasota Orchestra hums along with planning its new $14 million home

Tampa execs make national list of powerful women in credit unions

$6B Michigan credit union seizes strong acquisition opportunities in Florida

Bank survives industry shakeout, surpasses $1B in assets

Despite owner's intentions, some worry Manatee farm will be developed

Bloomin' Brands looks to address activist investors and woo customers

Sarasota Ford opens multimillion-dollar restaurant inside the dealership

More luxury garage condos gear up for Lakewood Ranch

Does Tampa Bay have a shot at being a hub for tech business?

Naples theaters, long a boon for the region, are primed for a big year

Fort Myers Beach’s new, resilient The Beach Bar opens

National real estate firm names new leadership for Sarasota office

Well-known Sarasota industrial space up for rent

Port Charlotte's Sunseeker resort sold for $200 million

Faith-based health care giant buys 77-year-old Polk medical group

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