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December 23, 2025

New SRQ airport CEO reflects on first month on the job

New Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Paul Hoback equates SRQ and the region to living and working in paradise.

December 18, 2025

Rays CEO talks childhood baseball, fan experiences and new ballparks

Ken Babby, who recently took over as one of the owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, says baseball is a game that creates bonds and wants those memories made at Tropicana Field and a new ballpark.

December 12, 2025

Hoffmann Marine's top executive navigates $150M in deals

Hoffman Marine President Jenny Gezella navigates the acquisition-hungry business of boating through a high-energy, high-reliability approach.

December 9, 2025

Tampa sports agent signs MLB all-stars, hustles for more

The pro sports agent world is known for leading with sizzle. JB Greer, less than two years into running his Tampa startup sports management agency, aims to deliver substance over sizzle.

Health Care

January 2, 2026

Tampa company to lay off 255 amid business assets sale

Ideal Image Development Corp. is shuttering its corporate office.

December 15, 2025

Lee Health CEO to step down

The health system executive will stay on until Sept. 30 when his contract expires.

December 11, 2025

Tampa eye care nonprofit to break ground on $16M Ybor City project

The Lions World Vision Institute will break ground Friday on its new Vision Health Center adjacent to its Ybor City headquarters.

Residential Real Estate

January 5, 2026

Sarasota bayfront estate lists for $22 million

The 2.4-acre compound comes with a guest house and 240 feet of Sarasota Bay frontage.

January 5, 2026

Sarasota nonprofit CEO finds her zen by creating, teaching ancient Japanese art

Megan Howell has taken her love for the culture — and art — of a country some 7,300 miles away to new levels.

January 2, 2026

Study: Florida among most expensive states to buy property

At nearly $700,000 per acre, it would take the average Floridian saving 30% of their salary 41.95 years to afford an acre.

Marketing executive caught the bug for collecting vintage Volkswagens

When she’s not running Pinstripe Marketing & Interactive, Ginger Galloway is likely driving around town in one of her three beloved vintage Volkswagen cars.

Study: Florida among most expensive states to buy property

$200M Sunseeker resort sale among brokers' most interesting deals of 2025

Benderson adding Publix stores to Venice, Naples projects

Anticipation high for $15M Naples mixed-use project, even amid permitting delays

New SRQ airport CEO reflects on first month on the job

Rays CEO talks childhood baseball, fan experiences and new ballparks

Hoffmann Marine's top executive navigates $150M in deals

Tampa sports agent signs MLB all-stars, hustles for more

Sarasota water bottle company wins over social media influencer

Charlotte County resort aims for 'sweet spot' after $200M sale

Popular Utah dirty soda chain opening in Fort Myers

Sale of former Big Top Live property canceled amid complications

Wealth management firm opens Sarasota office

Panhandle CPA firm expands in Polk, Pasco with acquisition

Mother-daughter Tampa CPA firm merges with Michigan company

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

Tampa company to lay off 255 amid business assets sale

Lee Health CEO to step down

Tampa eye care nonprofit to break ground on $16M Ybor City project

Sarasota bayfront estate lists for $22 million

Sarasota nonprofit CEO finds her zen by creating, teaching ancient Japanese art

Study: Florida among most expensive states to buy property

Study: Florida among most expensive states to buy property

Sarasota County manufacturer acquires Pinellas firm

Tampa ends year as 4th hottest rental market in Florida, report says

Entrepreneurs, billion-dollar execs and a city councilwoman: December on 'From the Corner Office'

The peril and promise of siblings in a family business

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

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

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Marketing executive caught the bug for collecting vintage Volkswagens

When she’s not running Pinstripe Marketing & Interactive, Ginger Galloway is likely driving around town in one of her three beloved vintage Volkswagen cars.

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