Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Laura Lyon
October 26, 2024

Tampa Bay woman pleads guilty in $300K university embezzlement case

Christina Lynn Morris, 46, of Plant City, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud where federal authorities say she embezzled nearly $300,000 from a local university.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Laura Lyon
October 25, 2024

Tampa Bay foster care nonprofit launches next phase of $8M campaign

The funds will build A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay a new center and expand other services.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King, Louis Llovio
October 25, 2024

After suffering two storms in two weeks, business leaders share stories of resilience

The entire Gulf Coast was impacted by the one-two punch of hurricanes Helene and Milton. We share stories from executives after the storms — and how they plan to make a comeback.

Florida

Louis Llovio
October 24, 2024

Google listing: South Tampa Aldi to open on Halloween

Although the company won't verify when its doors will open, the grocer's Google listing says opening day is set for Oct. 31.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 24, 2024

Vinik completes anticipated sale of shares of Tampa Bay Lightning

The owner of the city’s National Hockey League team has sold a portion of the team and plans to run it day-to-day for the next few years.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Laura Lyon
October 24, 2024

Tampa insurance firm picks up Citizens policies worth $200M

The move is part of a larger initiative by the state to privatize more policies.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 23, 2024

Famed Seltzer's steakhouse closed, St. Petersburg building sold

Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse has shut its last restaurant about 30 years after its founder, a Montreal lawyer, opened its first location on Dale Mabry.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Laura Lyon
October 23, 2024

Tampa sweet shops reflect on two hurricanes

Owners recall preparation, the damage done and picking up where they left off.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Laura Lyon
October 21, 2024

Clearwater pavement maintenance company owner sentenced to federal prison

The owner of a pavement maintenance company was sentenced to four years in federal prison for failing to pay taxes that were withheld from employee’s paychecks.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Steven Benna
October 21, 2024

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

A $151 million Tampa office building deal paces transactions for the week.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
October 20, 2024

Home Depot in Clearwater sells for $23 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Bradenton apartment project gets $60 million in financing, a Tampa project gets $117 million, and a Naples project gets $1.3 million.