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  • Louis Llovio
  • November 16, 2025
Sales and construction to start on $350M Naples condo, marina project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a new aquatic center to be built in Bradenton, the Rays are upgrading their stadium, and a new subdivision will be built in Pasco.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • November 14, 2025
Tampa pharmacy pays $17M for false Medicare claims

VRA Enterprises LLC, doing business as a Tampa pharmacy called Precision RX, settled allegations it fraudulently billed Medicare for COVID-19 tests that were never distributed.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • November 14, 2025
USF Athletics names chief business officer

Veteran collegiate athletics director Jason Layton joins USF after more than a decade at the University of Miami.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 13, 2025
Foot Locker backs out of HQ move to St. Petersburg

The retailer informed the city it was no longer moving here after sale to Dick's Sporting Goods.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • November 13, 2025
Tampa among top cities in US for remote working

The study ranks Tampa as No. 17 in the nation and No. 3 in Florida for those working remotely.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 13, 2025
St. Petersburg mayor, bowing to pressure, extends Gas Plant deadline

In a memo to the St. Petersburg City Council, Welch says proposals for the 86-acre Tropicana Field redevelopment will be due in early February rather than December.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 13, 2025
Global employment agency exec dishes on how to develop a team of superstars

A nationwide leadership speaker says holding people accountable — with support, not intimidation — is the best way to build high-performing teams.

  • Leadership
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 12, 2025
Barnes & Noble returns to Lakeland after 16 years with new store

The chain is opening the store Nov. 19 along with six others as it continues to grow along the Gulf Coast and nationwide.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • November 12, 2025
PopUp Bagels coming to Carrollwood

The bagel chain will open its second Tampa area restaurant on Nov. 14.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • November 11, 2025
USF releases new vision for football operations center

The 150,000-square-foot TGH Center for Athletic Excellence is part of the University of South Florida's on-campus stadium project, slated for completion by 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • November 10, 2025
ZooTampa nearing completion of $35M manatee rescue center

After nearly six years of fundraising and planning, ZooTampa at Lowry Park says its largest ever expansion project is expected to be completed by March 2026.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • November 10, 2025
Affordable housing complex opens in Ybor City

Casa Maceo Apartments is a 10-unit, multifamily complex located at 2104 E. Columbus Drive.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 9, 2025
Price slashed on premier Fort Myers Beach development site

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Pasco property sold to adult living developer, a Tampa office building sells, and a Collier developer funds a wildlife corridor project.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • November 7, 2025
Two years later, The Oyster Bar returns to St. Pete

The Oyster Bar was a seafood staple in downtown St. Petersburg when it closed in 2023. Now it’s back with a new venue and new menu.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • November 7, 2025
Florida tortilla manufacturer seeks to conquer retail with new chips brand

Steve Allen, the Pinellas County-based retail manager for Florida-based industrial tortilla manufacturer Easy Foods, is helping the company launch its first snack food: Island Time Snacks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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