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Entrepreneurs

September 2, 2026

Yacht entrepreneur meets demand for high-end water access

After building a charter business, Brian Crotty has founded two additional boating companies and acquired a sailing and boating school out of bankruptcy.

August 28, 2026

Pinellas marina boss focuses on future as 100th anniversary approaches

Founded in the 1920s, Hubbard’s Marina is a family-owned business whose current generation is as focused on growth — and new approaches — as his forefathers.

August 25, 2026

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Dr. Lisa Koche is expanding Spectra Wellness Solutions into a national wellness brand, offering a broad range of treatments beyond traditional medicine.

August 14, 2026

Former Bucs lineman builds Tampa private aviation service, seeks to grow

Jim Pyne navigates his next private air venture, after taking a separate firm in the industry public.

Healthcare

September 2, 2026

Naples Hospice buys Fort Myers property for $3.3M, plans new facility

The nearly 3-acre parcel in the city's Hope Preserve development will be the site of a new 40,000-square-foot facility.

September 2, 2026

Pasco County community's newest amenity: A registered nurse

BayCare and Metro Development Group are launching an on-site health care navigator program for residents of the fast-growing Pasco community.

August 28, 2026

Tampa General, USF plan new center to advance lymphatic disease care

A $150,000 grant will launch research, training and treatment initiatives for conditions including lymphedema.

Residential Real Estate

September 2, 2026

Pasco County community's newest amenity: A registered nurse

BayCare and Metro Development Group are launching an on-site health care navigator program for residents of the fast-growing Pasco community.

September 1, 2026

Fort Myers waterfront house listed for $13 million

The Lee County property on the Caloosahatchee River is one of the three in the city listed for more than $10 million.

August 31, 2026

Naples condo building first in city to deploy new flood protection

Allegro Condominiums is the first in Naples to install its own AquaFence reusable, modular flood and hurricane barrier system.

New Rays stadium advances after Hillsborough approves $796M in funding

With the funding in place, the Tampa Bay Rays can move forward with new stadium, mixed-use development and Hillsborough College campus.

Naples Hospice buys Fort Myers property for $3.3M, plans new facility

Medical office complex in Bradenton sells for $8.35M

Pinellas County closes the door on large-scale data centers

Lakewood Ranch commercial property sells for $4.7M

Yacht entrepreneur meets demand for high-end water access

Pinellas marina boss focuses on future as 100th anniversary approaches

A health crisis of her own inspired this Tampa doctor to reimagine medicine

Former Bucs lineman builds Tampa private aviation service, seeks to grow

New concept planned for longtime waterfront Fort Myers restaurant property

UTC restaurant closing but 'not leaving' after 10 years, owner says

Naples standalone Shake Shack readies to open

New restaurant opens at University Town Center

California lender to acquire 280-employee Tampa real estate financing firm

Tampa credit union led deal wins final approval, creating $22B institution

Study: Florida residents carry amongst the highest credit card debt in US

Sarasota banker, 71, completes Appalachian Trail in style

Naples Hospice buys Fort Myers property for $3.3M, plans new facility

Pasco County community's newest amenity: A registered nurse

Tampa General, USF plan new center to advance lymphatic disease care

Pasco County community's newest amenity: A registered nurse

Fort Myers waterfront house listed for $13 million

Naples condo building first in city to deploy new flood protection

Allegiant adds Fort Myers, Sarasota, St. Petersburg flights to Michigan

Sarasota officials OK $20M for flood and storm resilience projects

Fort Myers waterfront house listed for $13 million

Waymo's driverless taxis now picking up riders in Tampa

The family meeting: The best way to prep your family for what comes next

3 leadership mistakes quietly killing your culture

Developing leaders requires more than promoting top-flight managers

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New Rays stadium advances after Hillsborough approves $796M in funding

With the funding in place, the Tampa Bay Rays can move forward with new stadium, mixed-use development and Hillsborough College campus.

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