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November 28, 2025

Area's biggest homebuilders to seize opportunities in 2026 after rocky '25

Inflation, tariffs and of course interest rates have dented the homebuilding sector. But, says homebuilder Ian Schmoyer, a "good operator is going to find margin, find a way to get through it."

November 26, 2025

Executive Q&A: ULI chair's 20-year old prediction on Tampa's growth comes true

Tampa developer Phillip Smith talks about his goals for his term as chairman of ULI Tampa Bay, what attracts developers to the region and the challenges that lie ahead.

November 25, 2025

Noted restaurateur Paul Fleming moves brand from California to Florida

Veteran restaurateurs, with brands in several categories, make an all-in choice on Florida.

November 19, 2025

The Parrot owners buying, rebranding former Big Top Live venue

Renamed The Parrot Live, the business featuring live music is getting a multimillion-dollar update.

Health Care

December 2, 2025

Sarasota fertility company to acquire Midwest clinic

Invo Fertility plans to purchase an Indiana fertility clinic as part of its strategy to build a national network of fertility centers.

December 1, 2025

Sarasota Memorial appoints president for Sarasota campus

The new leader of the Sarasota hospital campus has worked for SMH for more than 20 years.

November 17, 2025

US News Best Nursing Homes list includes 34 in region

More than 30 nursing homes from Tampa to Lakeland to Naples earned top ratings from U.S. News & World Report.

Residential Real Estate

December 4, 2025

450-unit Nokomis apartment complex opens near Legacy Trail

Render Legacy Trail is off State Road 681 in Sarasota County.

December 3, 2025

3,000-home master-planned community coming to Polk County

BTI Partners began construction Dec. 1 on ViaTerra in Lake Wales.

December 3, 2025

Sarasota bayfront estate listed for $26.4M, highest in county

A Bayfront property in Oyster Bay Estates is listed at the highest asking price for a piece of residential real estate in Sarasota County.

Lee nonprofit breaks ground on $50M food bank that will double capacity

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Best Buy warehouse is acquired, construction begins on a $50 million food bank facility, and a developer sells homesites in northeast Hillsborough County.

Developer proposes Tampa's tallest building: 70 stories at $650 million

'Distressed' Tampa office building sells for $40M in short sale

Sarasota County OKs plan for new court records storage facility

Shopping center near USF sells for $10.5M after liens are paid

Area's biggest homebuilders to seize opportunities in 2026 after rocky '25

Executive Q&A: ULI chair's 20-year old prediction on Tampa's growth comes true

Noted restaurateur Paul Fleming moves brand from California to Florida

The Parrot owners buying, rebranding former Big Top Live venue

Healthy restaurant celebrates Sarasota County grand opening

Naples restaurant sells for $500,000

Seafood and steak restaurant opens in Manatee County

Noted restaurateur Paul Fleming moves brand from California to Florida

Mother-daughter Tampa CPA firm merges with Michigan company

St. Pete bank posts $19M loss, but execs confident in restructuring

Former US senator, UF president joins area bank board

Tampa financial firm adding staff, expanding space as it mulls a move

Sarasota fertility company to acquire Midwest clinic

Sarasota Memorial appoints president for Sarasota campus

US News Best Nursing Homes list includes 34 in region

450-unit Nokomis apartment complex opens near Legacy Trail

3,000-home master-planned community coming to Polk County

Sarasota bayfront estate listed for $26.4M, highest in county

Oak & Stone to open this month in Lee County

Port Tampa Bay buys two cranes, part of expansion investment

3,000-home master-planned community coming to Polk County

Healthy restaurant celebrates Sarasota County grand opening

How and when to fire a family member from the family business

5 traits that make a great third-generation family business leader

Shifting the paradigm on family business successions

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Lee nonprofit breaks ground on $50M food bank that will double capacity

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Best Buy warehouse is acquired, construction begins on a $50 million food bank facility, and a developer sells homesites in northeast Hillsborough County.

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