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July 28, 2026

Busch Gardens' new boss talks $200M park expansion, 30 years in the field

Jon Vigue became the new president of Busch Gardens Tampa two months ago and is already looking at how to put his stamp on a park with a 67-year history.

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.

Healthcare

July 31, 2026

SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Catalyst OrthoScience, in the ongoing effort to turn a profit, leans on market timing and tweaking its products based on surgeons' feedback.

July 29, 2026

Moffitt's new center aims to revolutionize radiation treatments

Work at the new Proton Treatment Center is done by a mix of doctors, radiologists and 165-tons of medical technology equipment.

July 28, 2026

HCA Florida Healthcare taps new CEO to lead two Tampa hospitals

Sam Boadi, former chief operating officer of HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, will now serve as CEO of HCA Florida South Tampa and West Tampa hospitals.

Residential Real Estate

July 30, 2026

3 master-planned communities in region among top 5 in US for home sales

Lakewood Ranch earned the No. 2 spot for home sales among master-planned communities nationwide, according to real estate firm RCLCO.

July 29, 2026

Sanibel Island condo reconstruction project set to start

Work will begin late next month on a new 14-unit community to replace its Ian-destroyed predecessor.

July 29, 2026

Fort Myers land sells for $20 million, 515 houses to be built

Lennar bought more than 100 acres to build a residential community with single-family houses and townhouses.

SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Catalyst OrthoScience, in the ongoing effort to turn a profit, leans on market timing and tweaking its products based on surgeons' feedback.

Downtown Sarasota medical office building sells for $8.43M

Fort Myers CRE firm brokers pair of deals totaling $5.75 million

Naples project secures $202 million financing package

Industrial buyer borrows $23.15M for Tampa purchase

Busch Gardens' new boss talks $200M park expansion, 30 years in the field

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

Former Bloomin' Brands CEO to run Cracker Barrel

Upscale restaurant targets 2027 opening at University Town Center

Want to open an in-demand business? Check out rental cars, dogs, kebab shops

Tampa-born brewery, lagoon company launch craft beer collaboration

Miami bank opens new regional headquarters in Tampa

PNC Bank names new regional president for West Florida market

SWFL bank president, market exec announces retirement

Sarasota trust company leader, former FDIC chair announces retirement

SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Moffitt's new center aims to revolutionize radiation treatments

HCA Florida Healthcare taps new CEO to lead two Tampa hospitals

3 master-planned communities in region among top 5 in US for home sales

Sanibel Island condo reconstruction project set to start

Fort Myers land sells for $20 million, 515 houses to be built

Sanibel Island condo reconstruction project set to start

Fort Myers land sells for $20 million, 515 houses to be built

Manatee County moves toward data center moratorium

City of Tampa to restore historic George Guida Sr. House in $3.9M project

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