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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

By

Laura Lyon
May 5, 2025

Lakeland man sentenced for COVID fraud, ordered to pay $370K

The money was funneled through an auto parts business.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
May 4, 2025

As neighbors keep fighting, Captiva’s South Seas plans grand reopening

In the week's top commercial real estate news, affordable housing units are coming to North Port, Tampa issues RFPs to redevelop a portion of its downtown, and a replica of the Oval office can be yours.

Florida

By

Laura Lyon
May 2, 2025

Paris manufacturer with Tampa subsidiary raises $39M in funding

SafeHeal, a medical device company, received financing from investor Solar Eclipse, new investors Gideon Strategic Partners and M&L Healthcare, part of M&L Group and returning investors Sofinnova Partners.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Elizabeth King
May 2, 2025

Fast-casual franchisee grows to four SoFresh stores in region

"I like the challenge," says entrepreneur William Wolf, who started out as a professional gamer and recently turned around an underperforming restaurant in a matter of months. One lesson? Put customer service first.

Manatee-Sarasota

By

Laura Lyon
May 2, 2025

Investment firm hits 50K-home benchmark with Tampa multifamily complex

S2 Capital intends to upgrade a 36-year-old community in Tampa that it just bought.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Laura Lyon
May 1, 2025

Postwar St. Petersburg hotel gets new look with renovations

Skybeach Resort, a two-story hotel with Old Florida charm on the waterfront just off the Skyway Bridge in Pinellas County, recently completed a series of renovations.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Laura Lyon
May 1, 2025

St. Petersburg insurance firm reaches milestone $300 million in premiums

Neptune Flood credited its AI-powered platform for streamlining its quoting processes and coverage provided.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
May 1, 2025

Bipartisan condo reform legislation heading to governor allows lines of credit

The new rules, if signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, would give condo unit owners some relief from mounting association fees and assessment costs.

Florida

By

Laura Lyon
April 30, 2025

Global hotel chain Hilton announces plans for luxury residences in St. Petersburg

Hilton announced plans to build a 50-story, 163 unit luxury residential property under the moniker Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
April 30, 2025

Tampa's Busch Gardens will get $40 million in improvements

The local theme park announced that the upgrades will include new animals and major overhaul to Adventure Island.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Laura Lyon
April 30, 2025

Clearwater's KnowBe4 names new president, CEO as founder steps aside

Stu Sjouwerman, the cybersecurity firm's founder and CEO, will become the company's into executive chairman.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Louis Llovio
April 30, 2025

Florida man sues state investigator after 11 felony charges dropped

The former roofing company salesman blames a "faulty investigation" and "fabricated facts" for upending his life.

Florida

By

Laura Lyon
April 29, 2025

Atlanta med weight loss firm to operate in Tampa, add 100 jobs

OrderlyMeds, an Atlanta-based medical weight loss company, moves into its manufacturing hub in August.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Laura Lyon
April 29, 2025

Tampa Bay foster care nonprofit breaks ground on new 12,000-square-foot center

Funding for A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay's new building comes from an $8 million fundraising campaign.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By

Laura Lyon
April 29, 2025

Embarc Collective launches partnership program, starting with Reliaquest

The Tampa-based startup hub's newly launched partnership program part of a plan to scale the organization to regional success.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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