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Entrepreneurs

May 1, 2026

Vegas exec brings big bet mentality to new Tampa gig

Travis Lunn led some of Las Vegas’ most recognizable properties before taking on the role of president of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

April 29, 2026

Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

New South Bank would be the second de novo bank to launch in the region in the past year.

April 27, 2026

Exclusive club complements developer's Sarasota evolution vision

Already expanding before it opens, 1000 North augments the vision of developer Kevin Daves to make Sarasota among the country's "most refined" cities.

April 7, 2026

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Tim Savage has been tasked to sell one of the most expensive residential properties in the nation. He's confident he'll find the right buyer.

Healthcare

May 8, 2026

Upstart auto injury medical practice targets ambitious growth plans

RejuvenX is a chain of auto injury clinics that is expanding across Florida, treating people who have been involved in vehicular crashes.

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.

May 7, 2026

Manatee hospital CEO named leader of Indiana health network

Andy Guz worked in this region for a decade.

Residential Real Estate

May 12, 2026

Workforce housing firm navigating pricing challenges adds units in Naples, Sarasota

Ohio developer CIG Communities, despite some bureaucratic and legislative challenges, grows its multifamily and workforce housing portfolio in Florida.

May 11, 2026

Report: Pasco County ZIP code named hottest housing market in the U.S.

Land O' Lakes, with Plant City not far behind, is ranked first on a list of the 100 busiest home markets nationwide thus far this year.

May 11, 2026

Texas developer pays $6.5M for Hillsborough land, plans industrial park

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Bradenton workforce housing project gets a loan, a historic St. Pete Beach hotel sells, and a Cape Coral retail center changes hands.

Japanese lifestyle retailer bringing its largest-ever store to Tampa

The popular Asian retail chain Ebisu Life Store has signed a lease in Tampa Palms.

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Texas developer pays $6.5M for Hillsborough land, plans industrial park

Tampa tower's new owner leases 78,000 square feet of space

Canadian apparel maker opening US headquarters in Lakewood Ranch

Vegas exec brings big bet mentality to new Tampa gig

Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

Exclusive club complements developer's Sarasota evolution vision

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Il Panificio opens new Main Street restaurant

Waterfront restaurant opens on Manatee River

Saucy by KFC restaurants open soon in Manatee, Pasco

Entrepreneurial moms combine coffee, kids' play place for new business

Pinellas CPA, attorney indicted in nearly $900K embezzlement case

$15B Michigan credit union expands in region with Hillsborough branch

St. Pete bank announces new CEO, $80M recapitalization

Naples financial firm opens second Pennsylvania office

Upstart auto injury medical practice targets ambitious growth plans

Report: Florida ranks No. 7 nationally in hospital safety

Manatee hospital CEO named leader of Indiana health network

Workforce housing firm navigating pricing challenges adds units in Naples, Sarasota

Report: Pasco County ZIP code named hottest housing market in the U.S.

Texas developer pays $6.5M for Hillsborough land, plans industrial park

LA fashion brand Paige opens first Florida store in Tampa

Tampa tower's new owner leases 78,000 square feet of space

Fort Myers United Way leader exits, organization names interim CEO

Il Panificio opens new Main Street restaurant

The best ways to manage uncertainty for yourself — and your team

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

Defeating impostor syndrome requires responding to self-doubt with clarity, confidence

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Japanese lifestyle retailer bringing its largest-ever store to Tampa

The popular Asian retail chain Ebisu Life Store has signed a lease in Tampa Palms.

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