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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 4, 2026
Vacation rental giant says it collected $50M in bed tax in region

Pinellas County leads the way in Airbnb levy remittance.

  • Florida
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 20, 2026
$10.25M Naples bayfront penthouse heads to auction

The waterfront home comes with private elevators, a boat slip and access to Moorings Beach Park.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 30, 2026
Tampa health tech company hires new CEO

Lee Horner has been named CEO of Tampa-based health IT company DAS Health.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 14, 2026
Clearwater-based PODS names new CEO

Jim Gimeson, 57, took on the role of president and CEO of PODS Enterprises LLC on Jan. 5.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 23, 2026
SWFL botanical garden CEO to retire

Neil Anderson, CEO and president of Wonder Gardens, a nonprofit zoological park and botanical garden in Bonita Springs founded 90 years ago, has announced his retirement.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 11, 2026
Peachey's opens second Sarasota County donut store

The business known for its large, made-from-scratch donuts has a new shop on Cattlemen Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 10, 2026
Bradenton consulting firm names new CEO, adds two more to C-suite

The founder of Ravin Consultants has transitioned to executive chair.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 15, 2025
Tampa luxury tower picks up $520M in financing

The developers behind the Pendry hotel and residential development obtained the construction financing for the 38-story riverfront project.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 12, 2025
Manatee County to break ground on $40M veterans complex

Called Valor Commons, the project will include a business incubator for veteran entrepreneurs as well as memorial areas, walking trails and event spaces.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 28, 2025
Helios Technologies adds two leaders to C-suite roles

The company has named a new chief financial officer and chief accounting officer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 12, 2026
Support grows for $6.8B Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment

Local groups and national companies are publicly supporting a plan by Ark Ellis Horus to redevelop the district where Tropicana Field now stands.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 4, 2026
Sanibel, Captiva environmental group starts construction on housing village

SCCF is building housing on Sanibel with a focus on resilience after a previous structure was destroyed during Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • May 7, 2026
Report: Florida ranks No. 7 nationally in hospital safety

The new report by The Leapfrog Group shows 81 Florida hospitals earned “A” ratings for patient safety.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 12, 2026
Bee Ridge office building, adjacent parcel sell for $3.6M

An LLC associated with a law firm purchased the property and plans to use it as an office.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 19, 2012
CEO Emeritus: Wicked Opportunity

JoAnn Elardo ventured into Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 26, 2021
Father-daughter duo target best-in-class equestrian facility

Go big or go home mantra paces Hannah Herrig Ketelboeter and Steve Herrig.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 29, 2017
Image isn't everything

The founders behind a $200 million business pursue growth with the right systems in place. If not, says its chairman, 'playing catch-up is like being in debt.'

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 10, 2024
Taylor Morrello, 26

40 Under 40 winner Taylor Morrello is the consulting division lead at CRS Technology Consultants.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 14, 2025
Trio of Tampa Bay insurance firm IPOs raise nearly $900M

After years of stagnation, four Tampa Bay area insurers have gone public or announced plans for an IPO this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 23, 2019
Top Entrepreneurs: Founder, CEO of real estate empire built company with focus on values, customer service

Michael Saunders overcame a mountain of obstacles — including obtaining a $5,000 loan — to grow her real estate firm. Her laser focus on the company’s core values is paramount.

  • Entrepreneurs
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