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Entrepreneurs

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.

December 5, 2025

Charlotte warehouse developer began career as journalist in Middle East

The local entrepreneur behind a warehouse project in Punta Gorda was a journalist reporting from Gaza for international news organizations.

December 5, 2025

Water filter manufacturer in Manatee, with new product, in expansion mode

After building a local supply chain, Epic Water Filters is poised for growth. Plans include moving to a larger facility and doubling its payroll.

Health Care

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.

December 10, 2025

Federal court bans Pasco County pharmacist from filling opioid prescriptions

Pharmacist Nathaniel Esalomi is accused of filling opioid prescriptions he knew were not valid out of Apexx Pharmacy in Hudson.

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.

Residential Real Estate

December 11, 2025

Naples waterfront estate lists for nearly $18M

The estate includes a house, a guest villa and dual boat lifts.

December 9, 2025

Naples luxury homebuilder behind two waterfront houses on $26M lot

A home just a half mile from where the two specs houses are being built sold for $113 million earlier this year.

December 7, 2025

Tennessee investor pays $13 million for Fort Myers medical office

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a preview of St. Pete tower, a pair of properties sell to a California family, and land is for sale in Ruskin.

Charlotte warehouse developer began career as journalist in Middle East

The local entrepreneur behind a warehouse project in Punta Gorda was a journalist reporting from Gaza for international news organizations.

Manatee County to break ground on $40M veterans complex

Developer proposes three-story mixed-use project on St. Armands

44-year-old St. Pete office building sells for nearly $9 million

Officials deny east Manatee grocery store, storage facility proposal

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

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

Charlotte warehouse developer began career as journalist in Middle East

Water filter manufacturer in Manatee, with new product, in expansion mode

Hospitality company hiring at 7 Sarasota-Manatee restaurants

Oak & Stone to open this month in Lee County

Healthy restaurant celebrates Sarasota County grand opening

Naples restaurant sells for $500,000

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

Former US senator, UF president joins area bank board

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

Federal court bans Pasco County pharmacist from filling opioid prescriptions

Sarasota fertility company to acquire Midwest clinic

Naples waterfront estate lists for nearly $18M

Naples luxury homebuilder behind two waterfront houses on $26M lot

Tennessee investor pays $13 million for Fort Myers medical office

5 Aldi stores opening in region over next week

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

Naples waterfront estate lists for nearly $18M

Trio of USF professors receive national recognition for innovation

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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The local entrepreneur behind a warehouse project in Punta Gorda was a journalist reporting from Gaza for international news organizations.

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