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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 28, 2023
Topgolf’s Fort Myers property sold for $38 million

The entertainment complex's long lease made it an attractive option for the new-to-Florida buyer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 27, 2025
Industrial investor to pay $72 million for five Tampa properties

Basis Industrial has contracted to buy the portfolio through a new investment fund it designed for this deal.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 3, 2025
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce names CEO

Sarah Firstenberger has been named CEO of the nonprofit that promotes businesses and organizations on Siesta Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2024
Naples firm acquires 45-mile fiber optic project in DC

It's the first fiber optic purchase for ROC Venture Group, a Naples-based venture capital and private equity firm with a growing portfolio of AI-related investments.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 24, 2025
Study: $1M in Florida buys 753 square feet of luxury housing

Florida is ranked No. 10 in the country for states where $1 million buys the least real estate, according to a study.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 23, 2024
Longboat Key shopping center sells for $7.45 million

The center, which sits on 4.6 acres, is said to be one of the largest parcels on Longboat Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 29, 2024
South Carolina bowling, billiards venue opens in Lee County

A family-friendly bowling and billiards venue — including an in-house ice cream shop — has officially opened in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 4, 2024
First Watch names chief technology officer

The restaurant group based in Manatee County promoted an industry veteran into a role in the C-suite.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 1, 2024
Fort Myers air conditioning company buys local competitor

Elevate Home Services continues to grow as it makes its third acquisition in less than a year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 24, 2024
Study: Floridians are buying more clothes, fewer couches

People in Florida are buying things that make a difference in their everyday lives and holding back on luxury items, according to a new study.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 10, 2024
Naples medical device firm picks up $20M in funding

Catalyst OrthoScience seeks to hire more people and grow into new markets.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 13, 2024
Storms force noted Clearwater restaurant to close after 51 years

Capogna’s Dugout owners say the economy played a role in the decision, too.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 8, 2024
New tenants coming to north Manatee shopping center

Market Walk in Parrish will contain restaurants as well as beauty, fitness and pet offerings.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 16, 2025
Longboat Key to get first-ever Goodwill store

The used bookstore and donation drop-off location will hold a grand opening with a local author signing and giving away books. The store will hire seven people.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 14, 2025
Marriott Vacations Worldwide to cut 136 jobs in Lakeland

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. is laying off 136 employees from its Lakeland office, blaming the cuts on a new operating model

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 31, 2026
Pizzeria closes on Main Street in Sarasota

Bravo’s Pizza & Italian Eatery has shuttered next to the Hollywood 11 movie theater.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 25, 2005
Headed for a Fall?

A new study fuels debate about the price of Sarasota area real estate.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • June 25, 2010
Your Landlord, Yourself

Owners of single-occupant office buildings may have to look no further for a potential buyer than their current tenant. But does it automatically make sense to own a building as cheaply as you can lease?

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 13, 2021
Residential Surge

Gulf Coast housing markets have stayed hot in 2021, but a lack of inventory threatens future gains, brokers say.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 17, 2023
Pizza franchise to debut in region with east Manatee location

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza was founded in 2009 in Gainesville.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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