Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Elizabeth Djinis
May 20, 2026

Postcard company seeks to capture $500K in revenue — for starters — with AI shift

A legacy industry like postcards in your mailbox doesn’t seem ripe for the AI revolution. But some trial and error led one Clearwater company to a different result.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
May 20, 2026

From Publix to Costco, St. Pete CRE exec is go-to hire for retail giants

Rachel Wein's unique approach to consulting for commercial real estate has led her to some of the world's most known brands. "I sincerely hope I’m with Costco until the end of time," she says.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 19, 2026

South Tampa workforce housing project obtains $67 million loan

Central Florida attainable housing developer Hillpointe has begun construction on the 408-unit community.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
May 19, 2026

St. Pete distillery opens 'secret' speakeasy inside working distillery

The new bar, called 31 South Speakeasy, invites guests to a special room above the production floor with secret-password access.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 19, 2026

Allegiant boosts nonstop routes out of Punta Gorda, St. Pete-Clearwater

The discount airline is adding a total of eight new destinations at four Florida airports.

Florida

Mark Gordon
May 19, 2026

The ‘Queen of pitch’ dishes on the secrets to her $2.5B success

Forbes Riley’s success in pitching billions of dollars of stuff, from ab rockers to Zoobooks, has led to a lifetime of hard-earned lessons.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 18, 2026

Largo industrial buildings sell for $23.5 million

The complex off of U.S. Highway 19 was bought by a division of Bromley Cos., the developer behind Midtown Tampa.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 17, 2026

Fort Myers land zoned for single-family houses sold

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota office property sells, an investor buys a low-income apartment complex in Tampa, and construction starts on a hotel at a Fort Myers mall.

Florida

Louis Llovio
May 15, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays, local officials agree on a framework for new stadium

The agreement, which still needs final approval by the relevant governing bodies, calls for the team to pay $1.7 billion of the cost for the $2.3 billion ballpark.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
May 15, 2026

Joy Gendusa: How a high school dropout built a $120M business

"The most important thing about starting a business is choosing something you are passionate about. Do something that truly makes you want to get up in the morning and push through any barrier." –Joy Gendusa, PostcardMania

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 15, 2026

Natalia Levey: Hospitality-centric leader has a soft spot for 3D printing

"If there's an error that happened, then we look at it, and we address it. … I like to sort of reframe that as opportunities." –Natalia Levey, Hi Hospitality Group

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
May 15, 2026

Path to success starts with guts: The 2026 Top Entrepreneurs

The 2026 Top Entrepreneurs, combined, form a billion-dollar economic engine with thousands of employees. One thing this group isn't? Timid.

Florida

Louis Llovio
May 14, 2026

Tampa's Coke Florida named among best-managed companies in US

The locally owned Coca-Cola bottler was recognized after an evaluation of its strategies, execution, culture and governance/financials.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
May 14, 2026

Lakefront Hillsborough estate, with bowling alley and go-karts, listed for $115M

The estate, designed by Lazydays RV founder Don Wallace, spans 87 acres along Lake Thonotosassa.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Ron Starner
May 14, 2026

Noted site selection exec on why Florida’s future looks nothing like its past

The New York-to-St. Pete exodus continues unabated. One local exec says his firm believes St. Pete "will become the next Austin." He adds: "We've stopped hiring in New York."

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Postcard company seeks to capture $500K in revenue — for starters — with AI shift

From Publix to Costco, St. Pete CRE exec is go-to hire for retail giants

South Tampa workforce housing project obtains $67 million loan

St. Pete distillery opens 'secret' speakeasy inside working distillery

Allegiant boosts nonstop routes out of Punta Gorda, St. Pete-Clearwater

The ‘Queen of pitch’ dishes on the secrets to her $2.5B success

Largo industrial buildings sell for $23.5 million

Fort Myers land zoned for single-family houses sold

Tampa Bay Rays, local officials agree on a framework for new stadium

Joy Gendusa: How a high school dropout built a $120M business

Natalia Levey: Hospitality-centric leader has a soft spot for 3D printing

Path to success starts with guts: The 2026 Top Entrepreneurs

Tampa's Coke Florida named among best-managed companies in US

Lakefront Hillsborough estate, with bowling alley and go-karts, listed for $115M

Noted site selection exec on why Florida’s future looks nothing like its past

South Tampa workforce housing project obtains $67 million loan

St. Pete distillery opens 'secret' speakeasy inside working distillery

100K-square-foot Lee Health center breaks ground in Cape Coral

Allegiant boosts nonstop routes out of Punta Gorda, St. Pete-Clearwater

Englewood roofing company to lay off 65 workers

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