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Entrepreneurs

July 8, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Be a "work with" company — not a "work for" company. Prioritize kindness. Do the hard right thing. Leadership lessons come from all sides in a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur's story.

June 23, 2026

Naples' Hoffmann gets official approval to buy NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins

The family-owned company can move ahead with buying the professional hockey team after the league's governing body gave the transaction its official blessing.

June 11, 2026

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

Jonathan Ith has run Chick-fil-A Creekwood for the past 25 years and is excited for a bigger and better opportunity he was offered.

June 5, 2026

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

The Justice Department calls the story of Patrick Britton-Harr, who charmed investors and local business watchers while systematically defrauding investors and facing federal investigations, a cautionary tale.

Healthcare

July 11, 2026

Hillsborough clinic to pay $115K to vet turned away over service animal

Prosecutors say APC, Inc. cited a “no pets policy” and said its office was a “sterile environment.”

July 10, 2026

BayCare tops out Manatee hospital

BayCare Hospital Manatee is expected to open in 2028.

July 9, 2026

St. Pete woman seeks $10M in discrimination lawsuit against employer

The lawsuit alleges California-based Veracyte ignored disability accommodations, interfered with protected leave and retaliated against the sales rep — a top performer — after she disclosed a high-risk pregnancy.

Residential Real Estate

July 10, 2026

Diocese wins $250K grant aimed at staving off SWFL evictions

The Diocese of Venice will use the grant and in-kind support to assist moderate, low-income families having troubles with rents.

July 8, 2026

Sarasota waterfront home listed for nearly $15M

This marks the Lido Shores estate's first public listing in 50 years.

July 6, 2026

Sarasota waterfront house sells for $17M — nearly $2M below asking price

The sale of the house in the city's Harbor Acres neighborhood is reportedly the largest mainland sale thus far this year.

Construction underway on $60M Tampa Riverwalk expansion

Once completed, likely in spring 2027, the riverwalk will connect both sides of the Hillsborough River to Tampa’s downtown.

Port Charlotte hotel development on the market for $16M

Knights of Columbus Hall listing in Sarasota goes 'gangbusters,' broker says

Detwiler's Farm Market plans largest store yet, first of its kind

Developer of 116-acre Tampa industrial project hires JLL

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Naples' Hoffmann gets official approval to buy NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Sarasota craft taco spot to close, reopen under pizza concept

Sweet Tomatoes plots return after COVID-linked liquidation

Smoothie King franchisee oversees small empire of Gulf Coast stores

SWFL bank president, market exec announces retirement

Sarasota trust company leader, former FDIC chair announces retirement

California wealth management giant acquires $1.1B Clearwater firm

St. Pete venture fund surpasses $1B milestone in four years

Hillsborough clinic to pay $115K to vet turned away over service animal

BayCare tops out Manatee hospital

St. Pete woman seeks $10M in discrimination lawsuit against employer

Diocese wins $250K grant aimed at staving off SWFL evictions

Sarasota waterfront home listed for nearly $15M

Sarasota waterfront house sells for $17M — nearly $2M below asking price

Diocese wins $250K grant aimed at staving off SWFL evictions

St. Pete woman seeks $10M in discrimination lawsuit against employer

Sarasota County bans data center applications for one year

Lakeland logistics provider names new CEO

Developing leaders requires more than promoting top-flight managers

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

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

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Construction underway on $60M Tampa Riverwalk expansion

Once completed, likely in spring 2027, the riverwalk will connect both sides of the Hillsborough River to Tampa’s downtown.

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