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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 8, 2026

Lee Health turns to robotics to help treat liver cancer

A new treatment system allows doctors to treat — liquify — tumors without damaging healthy tissue.

April 2, 2026

Sarasota Doctors Hospital names new COO

The latest addition to the C-suite at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital comes from Tennessee.

March 30, 2026

Tampa health tech company hires new CEO

Lee Horner has been named CEO of Tampa-based health IT company DAS Health.

Residential Real Estate

April 10, 2026

After four years, $94M St. Pete affordable housing complex is underway

Fairfield Avenue Apartments in St. Petersburg — four years in the making — is poised to become a statewide model of collaboration and overcoming complications.

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.

April 6, 2026

Second Hulk Hogan home on Clearwater Beach up for sale

A cottage adjacent to the main Hogan home has been listed for $4.5 million and being sold separately by the famed wrestler’s estate.

Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

The celebrity-backed 1000 North is expanding before opening.

Ikea to open at UTC in Sarasota

'Beer can building' sale price revealed: A few pints short of $100M

Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

Sarasota finance firm lends funds for purchase of Clearwater offices

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

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

Brandon Bahama Breeze to close after Darden backtracks on decision

Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

Waterfront restaurant owners add 30-slip deepwater marina

Sarasota angel investors back local software startup

Wealth management firm relocates in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota angel investor group doubles in size, seeks local startups

IncredibleBank opening new branch in Cape Coral

Lee Health turns to robotics to help treat liver cancer

Sarasota Doctors Hospital names new COO

Tampa health tech company hires new CEO

After four years, $94M St. Pete affordable housing complex is underway

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Second Hulk Hogan home on Clearwater Beach up for sale

'Beer can building' sale price revealed: A few pints short of $100M

Brandon Bahama Breeze to close after Darden backtracks on decision

Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

Lee Health turns to robotics to help treat liver cancer

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

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

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