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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 21, 2026
One year in, growing St. Pete insurer posts $2M profit

Patriot Select Property and Casualty Insurance Co. was launched at a time Florida regulators and leaders were looking to lessen the burden on homeowners — and state-run Citizens Property Insurance.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 1, 2026
27 Gulf Coast companies ranked among fastest growing in Southeast

The 2026 Inc. Regionals list ranks companies based on growth from 2022 to 2024.

  • Florida
  • By Anya Pardy |
  • November 14, 2025
Recent Changes to Warranty Requirements for New Homes Impact Contractor Agreements

The new law which began as Florida House Bill 623 was approved during last year’s state legislative session, and became effective as law on July 1, 2025, as Section 553.837, Florida Statutes.

  • Williams Parker
  • By Signature Medicare Solutions |
  • January 23, 2026
Building Careers That Stay Local

How Signature Medicare Solutions Fuels Opportunities for Sarasota’s Workforce

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Sheridan Morby |
  • January 30, 2026
Florida chamber: State GDP projected to outpace US — again — this year

The Sunshine State’s rapid population growth will slow a bit in 2026, officials project, but that’s also more sustainable over the long-term.

  • Opinion
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 1, 2023
Tampa General, Sarasota Memorial among best hospitals in Florida

U.S. News and World Report ranks two Gulf Coast hospitals as the top in the Sunshine State.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 2, 2023
Tampa hospital completes $300M acquisition, forms new unit

Tampa General Hospital has acquired Bravera Health, the hospital's largest expansion in recent years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 13, 2026
Naples hospital goes genius level with colonoscopies

Technology enhances but doesn't replace physicians.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 17, 2026
Contractor sought for $65M Benderson Park boathouse, events center

The request for proposals calls for completion of the addition in time for the summer 2028 World Rowing Championships.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 25, 2026
Multimillion-dollar clubhouse renovation begins at Sara Bay Country Club

The country club in Manatee County is redoing the interior of its clubhouse.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 8, 2026
Tampa Bay homebuilder names CEO for attainable housing unit

Former Casa Fresca President Mark Metheny has been tapped to be the company’s CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Erin Silk, President & CEO, Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County |
  • April 9, 2026
Building Momentum: Sarasota County’s Economy in Focus

The Sarasota EDC's upcoming 'Economic Outlook' event is one of the most anticipated business events of the year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 30, 2025
TV chef Geoffrey Zakarian to run St. Petersburg hotel’s flagship restaurant

Developer Ellison Development has chosen the renowned celebrity chef to operate the new restaurant at its upcoming Autograph Collection hotel and office tower.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 18, 2025
Building materials company moves into 65K square feet in North Port

Lansing Building Products has created jobs through its new branch at North Port Business Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 6, 2023
Bradenton woman heads to prison for nine years for $9.75M scam

Lori Ann Nademus used ill-gotten gains on luxury residences, high-end clothes, jewelry and more, FBI officials alleged.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 6, 2024
Tampa college official, co-conspirator convicted of embezzling aid for students

The two are facing at least 20 years in federal prison for a scheme that cost local unnamed college hundreds of thousands of dollars.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 27, 2025
Former shark research nonprofit treasurer sent to prison in $450K fraud

The defendant, police say, used money for personal shopping, medical procedures, a vehicle and more.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 29, 2026
Women's medical practice moving into new, bigger Cape Coral facility

Premier Women's Care of Southwest Florida will shutter its current Cape Coral office Friday and reopen Tuesday in an office building with more space.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 17, 2026
Longboat Key estate, designed by prominent architect, listed for $22M

Designed by architect Carl Abbott, the Manatee County property spans nearly 5 acres.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 16, 2026
Bradenton Area EDC names interim CEO

The appointment of an interim CEO — Fawley Bryant Architecture COO and Partner Amanda Parrish — comes after the former leader of the organization retired.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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