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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 1, 2024
Hoffmann's Midwest buying spree continues with cruise company purchase

The Naples business conglomerate has bought a Michigan cruise business with two ships.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 6, 2025
Sarasota company buys $3.4M building, moves HQ to Lakewood Ranch

McLeod Land Services is relocating to Corporate Park off University Parkway.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 11, 2024
Packaging manufacturer hiring 500 for new Pasco County plant

Garyline, a New York packaging manufacturer, is hiring more than 500 people at its new Spring Hill facility and will hold its first job fair Saturday.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 2, 2024
Global insurance firm buys Fort Myers brokerage, affiliate

Global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Fort Myers-based Specialty Risk Management Services LLC and its affiliate, Private Client Insurance Services.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 1, 2024
Former Dairy Queen exec named CEO of area commercial cleaning firm

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, a Palm Harbor company with nearly 150 franchises in 25 states, has named former Budget Blinds president Doug Phillip its new CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 30, 2025
Clearwater marketing firm posts nearly $120M in revenue, sets new record

It was a 14% increase over the previous year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 22, 2025
Ferry service between Bradenton, Anna Maria continues after pier damage

The Gulf Islands Ferry is operational between the Riverwalk Pier in Bradenton and Historic Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • February 17, 2025
Carrabba's names new division president

Kelia Bazile has a lengthy history in fast and casual dining establishments.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 12, 2025
St. Pete home insurer, behind $30M in capital, starts selling policies

The recently approved insurer with an A rating and $30 million in capital has begun selling policies in the state.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 13, 2025
Largest-ever partner joins Lee economic development nonprofit

The Lee County Industrial Development Authority is now an Innovator Investor with the Horizon Foundation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 23, 2025
Sarasota medical office building sees value jump more than 600%

The 2,467-square-foot medical office building across from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota sold for $3.6 million — 634% more than the its previous owner paid for it 19 years ago.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 8, 2024
Naples residential compound listed for sale for $295 million

The Port Royal Home could be the most expensive house ever sold in the U.S. according to a national report.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 15, 2024
Florida Walgreens stores face potential closure as 1,200 locations to shutter

The drug store chain announced Tuesday that it plans to close 1,200 stores as it looks to cut costs and improve cash flow.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 5, 2025
Wagamama moving US headquarters to Tampa from NYC

The British restaurant chain, which opened its first and only Florida location on Water Street, plans to move to the Westshore district by Dec. 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 2, 2025
$16 million freestanding ER opens in Parrish

HCA Florida North River Ranch Emergency is an extension of HCA Florida South Shore Hospital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 3, 2025
Contemporary Japanese restaurant sets opening date at UTC

The new restaurant at University Town Center is owned by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jim and Johnny Tung.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2026
Sarasota EDC earns 'gold standard' of industry recognition

The organization is now one of nine in Florida with the accreditation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 11, 2026
Naples home sells for $16.5M, full asking price

The Grey Oaks Country Club home was the top residential sale in Naples in December.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 23, 2026
Tampa's Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q temporarily closed after fire

The popular, long time eatery is undergoing repairs and temporarily shut down.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 12, 2026
Report: 2 Gulf Coast metros among top for migrating house hunters

Those looking to relocate are increasingly searching Florida and two regions specifically, according to Redfin.

  • Florida
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