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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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Mark Gordon
November 25, 2025

Chick-fil-A to open $150M distribution center in Polk County

The facility, in Winter Haven, is projected to deliver 180 jobs.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Anastasia Dawson
November 24, 2025

Tropicana Field roof repairs completed ahead of schedule

With its dome roof now replaced, repairs to Tropicana Field will likely be completed before the Tampa Bay Rays home opener on April 6, 2026.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Anastasia Dawson
November 24, 2025

Tampa men charged with smuggling AI technology to China

Two Chinese nationals and two U.S. citizens were arrested after illegally sending sophisticated computer equipment to China under the guise of a Tampa-based real estate company.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Steven Benna
November 24, 2025

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Auto dealership sale for nearly $34 million paces the week in transactions.

Transactions

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Mark Gordon
November 23, 2025

Polk Realtors association ex-CEO charged with $81K theft from group

The East Polk County Association of Realtors terminated Jennifer Garula-Mers in 2024.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
November 23, 2025

Developer buys key parcel for $675 million Tampa project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a celebrity-run real estate agency opens in Sarasota, a Naples apartment community sells, and a Manatee industrial center lands a new tenant.

Florida

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Anastasia Dawson
November 21, 2025

Hillsborough to upgrade buses with $32 million in federal funds

The federal funding allows the Hillsborough Transit Authority to replace 33 diesel-fueled buses with new, low-emissions vehicles.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Mark Gordon
November 21, 2025

Go behind (and under) the scenes: setting up an ice skating rink in Tampa

The small ice rink in downtown Tampa should get the community ready for the big outdoor rink coming Feb. 1

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Elizabeth King
November 21, 2025

Electrical contracting company custom-builds workforce

On-the-job training programs — like a new one at NCN Electric — are on the move across the region.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Anastasia Dawson
November 20, 2025

New housing development coming to north Lakeland

Fulton Meadows brings 210 single family homes to Polk County and officially opens Nov. 22.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Mark Gordon
November 19, 2025

Panhandle CPA firm expands in Polk, Pasco with acquisition

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs acquired Hamic Previte & Sturwold PA, with offices in Lakeland and Dade City in Pasco County.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
November 18, 2025

Kroger to cut 1,403 jobs statewide, 234 in Tampa

The grocer is closing its distribution facilities after slightly more than four years since entering Florida.

Florida

By

Louis Llovio
November 18, 2025

St. Pete-Clearwater International adds New Jersey flight

The round-trip route is one of 30 that Las Vegas airline Allegiant Travel Co. announced this week.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Mark Gordon
November 18, 2025

Pasco AI software firm to invest $4.6M in expansion, add 60 employees

VantagePoint AI will expand its presence in Wesley Chapel. The expansion also comes with some $300,000 in Pasco-approved incentives.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
November 17, 2025

Fanatics cutting 286 jobs as it closes south Hillsborough distribution center

The Jacksonville company notified the state of its decision to close a facility "that can no longer meet our long-term goals."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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