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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 29, 2026
Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

New South Bank would be the second de novo bank to launch in the region in the past year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 29, 2026
Alabama developer, contractor bring 224 apartments to west Pasco

Construction has begun on Charleston Ridge Apartments, a 247,000-square-foot multifamily development in New Port Richey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Louis Llovio
  • April 29, 2026
Vinik's Tampa home sells for $19.14 million

The sale price makes it the second most expensive home sold in Hillsborough County’s history according to the real estate firm that sold the house.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 28, 2026
Tampa Bay Bucs exec named new CEO of United Way Suncoast

Kourtney Sanchez will take on the CEO role June 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 27, 2026
Publix No. 4 on list of most trustworthy grocers in the US

The local giant remains among the most trusted grocery store chains, though its place on the list fell for the second straight year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 27, 2026
Wholesale distributor puts nearly 400 Tampa employees on notice amid pending sale

Republic National Distributing Company plans to shutter its Tampa facility by June 21.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 26, 2026
Naples warehouse sells to Fort Lauderdale investor

In the week's top commercial real estate news, an unbuilt Sarasota tower is selling units fast, construction starts on a major academic building in Tampa, and a storage facility changes hands in Manatee.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 24, 2026
Florida named second highest state for business bankruptcies

A new study by The Kaplan Group found that commercial bankruptcies are rising faster in Florida than in every state but Texas.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 23, 2026
Sarasota company acquires Pinellas dental practice

Parkview Dental Partners has acquired VIP Dental Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 23, 2026
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo names new CEO

Nolan Willoughby brings nine years experience in hospital operations and finance to the CEO role.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 23, 2026
Tampa insurer now covers dog bites

MSI has launched a product meant to provide liability coverage to landlords and property owners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 22, 2026
UTampa begins construction of largest-ever academic facility

The Dickey Science Innovation Center is expected to open in spring 2029.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 21, 2026
Clearwater health system studying how robots can help move patients

BayCare has launched a pilot program to see how robotics can support patient transport workflows and hospital staff.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 21, 2026
Tampa to shut entire roadway for BTS merch stands ahead of stadium shows

K-Pop boy band BTS will perform back to back shows Saturday and Sunday, with a third show on Tuesday, April 28.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 21, 2026
Ford's Garage announces leadership changes amid expansion

The changes come as the classic comfort food chain prepares to open six new locations in new markets across the U.S.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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