Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Elizabeth King
February 26, 2026

Study: Florida homebuyers among most financially stretched in US

More than five years’ worth of income is required to buy a house in Florida, according to a study.

Florida

Anastasia Dawson
February 26, 2026

Tampa investment firm adds United Soccer League to growing sports portfolio

Weatherford Capital, a private investment firm co-founded by former Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford, has joined a minority investment in the USL.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
February 25, 2026

Bankrupt brewer Big Storm sells Clearwater property

The 3.58-acre, two-building property sold for $5.5 million after a bankruptcy judge approved the sale last month.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
February 25, 2026

Discount airline using Lakeland as a hub extends 10-city route network

Avelo offers flights to Atlanta, San Juan and Philadelphia, among other locales.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
February 24, 2026

MarineMax, Donerail Group responds to public outcry over leadership concerns

Major shareholder Donerail Group has offered to buy MarineMax for $1.1 billion cash.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
February 24, 2026

Tampa casino names new president

Travis Lunn was tapped for the role at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino by Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
February 23, 2026

Tampa apartments sell to Seattle multifamily investor

The Chicago developer behind Niche, the community, sold the property near downtown just a little more than a year after unloading nearby luxury apartments.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
February 23, 2026

Parc Center for Disabilities to open St. Petersburg location

The new children’s services center expands the program’s early intervention, therapeutic programs and family support services.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
February 22, 2026

Report: Florida ranks No. 2 in statewide foreclosure pressure

Kind House Buyers report finds some unkind data when it comes to the Sunshine State housing index.

Florida

Louis Llovio
February 22, 2026

Prolific Atlanta multifamily developer buys Fort Myers land

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Wendy’s is adding locations in Manatee, a Polk County industrial site changes hands, and a Miami flooring company finds space in Fort Myers.

Florida

Anastasia Dawson
February 20, 2026

Florida State Fair's urgency grows as ag industry battles obstacles

Susanne Clemons has served as chairwoman of the Florida State Fair Authority for five years, using her role to champion the state’s agricultural industry.