Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Elizabeth King
May 9, 2024

Liz Dimmitt drives museum, auto dealership forward with continual change

“We had to decide ‘This too shall pass.’ That was a scary time, but we had faith that sooner or later the world would have to open back up.” –Liz Dimmitt, Dimmitt Chevrolet/Fairgrounds St. Pete

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Beth Luberecki
May 9, 2024

Katie Pemble found her entrepreneurial stride later in her career

“Let there be some frivolity. You did this because you wanted to, so enjoy it. And trust your instincts. Trust yourself and what you’re bringing.” –Katie Pemble, Adelphi Trust Co.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Jim Stinson
May 8, 2024

Tech company uses AI-connected program to save hospitals millions

Bridging the gap between humans and machine learning requires a combination of finesse and force — and even though the finished product saves time and money, it requires lots of patience.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 7, 2024

Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement

David Deno announced his retirement Tuesday but will stay on as the company searches for his replacement.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 7, 2024

Gulf Coast mall owners grapple with bankrupt retailer Rue21 closing stores

Joining Macy’s and Express, teen fashion retailer Rue21 is closing its 11 local stores — and 30 in Florida — after filing for bankruptcy for the third time.

Florida

Louis Llovio
May 6, 2024

375 Tampa apartments coming after developer gets $63 million in financing

The apartment complex will be built in MetWest International, a prominent mixed-use project near Tampa International, Raymond James Stadium and International Plaza.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 6, 2024

Businessman convicted of blowing COVID funds on gambling debts

A 54-year-old Tampa man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after being found guilty by a local jury.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Steven Benna
May 6, 2024

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

$65 million in land deals in Manatee County highlight the week's transactions.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
May 5, 2024

Utah church pays $20.5 million for Tampa law school building

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a build-to-rent community in Naples sells, a Texas real estate firm moves to Tampa with local talent in tow, and we have a price for the sale of a prominent Sarasota County building.