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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 23, 2023
Ybor City entrepreneur enhances cigar culture

A family of cigar-experienced entrepreneurs will be opening a store in a development by Texas firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 13, 2024
10-story apartment complex proposed for downtown Sarasota site

The developer of 1 Main Plaza intends to transform the 1700 block of Main Street in Sarasota into a 226-unit building that will include 25 affordable housing units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 31, 2024
Clearwater company pays $7M for Venice, Bradenton senior living centers

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Tampa and Sarasota lay out affordable housing programs, and a Sanibel resort is being rebuilt.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 11, 2024
Fort Myers hotel gets $7 million upgrade, rebrand

The Crowne Plaza off Alico Road completed a major renovation earlier this year that allowed it to change its flag from Holiday Inn.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 25, 2025
$18.5M historic Ybor City building restoration in final stages

The family behind J.C. Newman Cigar Co. are nearing the final stages of its million boutique hotel project.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 25, 2023
International CPA turns Fort Myers into her global business hub

Marie Grasmeier didn't fret about starting an international tax accounting firm.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2023
Serial business owners buy a pair of Sarasota bagel businesses

From skiing to schmear, the core of the Koffman brothers’ business model remains straightforward: Treat people well, and avoid micromanaging.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 17, 2013
Work it

Doubters and disbelievers beware: Mark Pentecost has proven everyone wrong before. He plans to do it again, real soon.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 17, 2013
The chef executive

Sam Klepfish is guiding the growth of gourmet-food purveyor Innovative Food Holdings with a team of trained chefs.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Rachel Gomez |
  • July 5, 2013
Rev it up

A company that started in the solar-power vehicle business has shifted directions. The trick, executives have learned, is to stay flexible.

  • Strategies
  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 13, 2011
Muddy Waters

The Southwest Florida Water Management District accumulated piles of cash the past few years, which raised questions about its management. The state has stepped in by limiting its ability to raise property tax revenue going forward.

  • Florida
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 19, 2011
Hack Attack

A specialist in cyber security for businesses says protection against sophisticated hackers is the new frontier. He hopes to capitalize quickly on the niche.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 17, 2017
Mile for mile

An exit strategy wasn't an afterthought at a thriving media and marketing company. A big part: Transparency trumped everything.

  • Strategies
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 24, 2015
Malls maligned

Online shopping and changing demographics are denting mid-level retail hubs, which are making changes of their own to survive.

  • Industries
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 18, 2023
Observer Media Group executive editor, co-owner Lisa Walsh dies at 69

Lisa Walsh was a pillar in the Sarasota-Manatee community; a trusted and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter; and the backbone of one of the most successful media companies in Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 3, 2023
Radio industry veteran returns to region to run five AM stations

Carolyn Cassidy has worked in Vermont, Massachusetts, Colorado and Ohio, in addition to Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 22, 2023
Former Manatee County administrator named CEO of Sarasota aviation firm

Scott Hopes will succeed the company's founder.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 21, 2023
Moving company to take over Williams Sonoma facility, plans 75 jobs

In addition to Tampa Bay, Good Greek Moving & Storage is also expanding to central and northeast Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 31, 2023
SWFL foundation appoints new CEO

Dawn Belamarich starts her new role after Labor Day.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 3, 2023
Sarasota performing arts theater moves forward with $8M project

The Players Centre for Performing Arts established a subsidiary to lead the capital campaign, which is scheduled to commence in September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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