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Entrepreneurs

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.

March 12, 2026

Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

Simone Knego overcame some crushing teenage trauma to lead a life of confidence — and consistent accomplishments. Now she encourages others to do the same.

March 10, 2026

St. Pete entrepreneur aims to outsmart AI algorithms with startup

Jon Mest, winner of a spARK Labs by Ark Invest’s Innovation Showcase, is choosing to bootstrap his way with his startup ChatRank.

March 4, 2026

Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

Not yet 30, Will Freeman is adding to his already-long entrepreneurial resume with a headfirst dive into pro sports investing.

Health Care

April 13, 2026

AdventHealth breaks ground on New Port Richey emergency room

The 13,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in 2027.

April 13, 2026

Hospitals across the region pioneer new technologies

From Lakeland to Naples, health care systems are embracing technological advances, with an eye on ease of use and efficiency.

April 13, 2026

Tampa cancer center utilizes AI to predict 'wasting syndrome'

Moffitt researchers, with patience at the forefront, tackle a difficult issue that, undetected, makes treating cancer more difficult.

Residential Real Estate

April 19, 2026

Riverview apartments sell for $7.5M below 2021 sale price

The community just off Interstate 75 was bought by a Virginia real estate investment firm.

April 19, 2026

Tampa, Palmetto properties sell for $11.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a private club in Naples starts construction, a restaurant in Sarasota loses its lease, and a mall in Pasco is getting new tenants.

April 17, 2026

Prolific Lakewood Ranch homebuilder posts sales boost in four counties

Sales data from Neal Communities indicates an uptick in home buying activity.

Sarasota Ikea: Retailer's small-store strategy carries big impact

The soon-to-open Ikea is "huge" for Sarasota’s commercial real estate market, one broker says.

Tampa REIT Sila sold for $2.4 billion

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

Riverview apartments sell for $7.5M below 2021 sale price

Tampa, Palmetto properties sell for $11.5 million

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

St. Pete entrepreneur aims to outsmart AI algorithms with startup

Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

Sarasota restaurant closing on Main Street seeks new space

Pasco County mall adding new retailers, restaurants — Lululemon among them

Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Leaders statewide choose iconic Tampa steakhouse as No. 1 place to celebrate

Naples financial services and senior care firm names new president

Rapidly growing payments tech firm embraces Tampa for talent

SWFL employee-owned wealth management firm hits $1B in assets

Sarasota finance firm lends funds for purchase of Clearwater offices

AdventHealth breaks ground on New Port Richey emergency room

Hospitals across the region pioneer new technologies

Tampa cancer center utilizes AI to predict 'wasting syndrome'

Riverview apartments sell for $7.5M below 2021 sale price

Tampa, Palmetto properties sell for $11.5 million

Prolific Lakewood Ranch homebuilder posts sales boost in four counties

Sarasota Ikea: Retailer's small-store strategy carries big impact

Whataburger expands Tampa Bay presence with second location

Investor with Illinois ties buys Fort Myers building

Walmart to remodel five stores on Gulf Coast

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

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

Fair or equal? How to split up ownership of a family business

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