Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Elizabeth King
October 20, 2025

Sarasota psychiatric practice becomes part of network

Cohen & Associates LLC has been incorporated into Hope Therapeutics, Inc.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
October 20, 2025

Tampa Aldi-anchored center sells for $12.7 million

The Hillsborough County shopping plaza was bought by an out-of-state investor

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 19, 2025

Miami developer gets $121 million loan for St. Petersburg project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a New York banks stays in Tampa, an industrial site is up for sale in Sarasota, and a famed barrier island inn is being rebuilt.

Florida

Anastasia Dawson
October 18, 2025

Trash collector to lay off 72, close Pasco office

Republic Services of Florida Inc. plans to close its hauling facility at 8608 Arcola Avenue in Hudson, laying off all 72 employees starting Dec. 31, according to state filings.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Anastasia Dawson
October 17, 2025

Tampa Bay journalism executive, former magazine editor dies at 78

Rick Edmonds, longtime media business analyst for journalism think tank Poynter Institute, died Oct. 5 from health complications following a car crash.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Eric Garwood, Mark Gordon
October 17, 2025

$314M nonprofit charter school operator targets region for major expansion

Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk and Sarasota are on Mater Academy's list of target schools. That's a request that one Manatee County school board member says will only happen over her "dead body."

Florida

Elizabeth King
October 17, 2025

Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

Florida

Anastasia Dawson
October 16, 2025

Hillsborough commission approves $18M for Steinbrenner Field upgrades

Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-1 Wednesday to spend $17.96 million in tourist tax revenue on renovations to the Yankees’ spring training field.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 16, 2025

Dick's Sporting Goods sets opening day for Brandon super store

The sporting good chain's latest House of Sport location will open in suburban Tampa on Halloween.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
October 15, 2025

Sarasota manufacturer signs deal with Australian distributor

Trace Eye-D has partnered with Optimum Tecnology of Australia.

Manatee-Sarasota

Anastasia Dawson
October 15, 2025

Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant returns to Tampa next summer

After closing its original south Tampa location in 2018, the Spanish tapas restaurant will open a new spot on Bay Street at International Plaza in summer 2026.