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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.

February 27, 2026

Sarasota County charter flight firm aims to quadruple volume in 2026

Amid a surge in clients, opportunistic air charter business AvSky Charters refuses to relent on white-glove service.

Health Care

March 15, 2026

Two Tampa Bay medical buildings sold for nearly $13M

The pair of buildings were on opposite ends of the Bay but were sold by the same broker.

March 12, 2026

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO resigns

Rob Anderson worked a year at the post; current COO Philip Reber named interim CEO.

March 11, 2026

Mental health text service lands contract with UnitedHealthcare, Optum

The partnership will spread Cope Notes to thousands of Medicaid recipients in major Florida markets.

Residential Real Estate

March 16, 2026

Penthouse at Tampa’s Pendry hotel and condo tower lists for $45.5M

The 38th-floor home at Tampa’s Pendry Residences features a rooftop terrace, pool and sweeping views of Tampa’s Riverwalk.

March 15, 2026

Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, grocers open three new stores in Tampa region, prime property is on the market in Sarasota, and a club gets a major overhaul in Naples.

March 12, 2026

Report: 2 Gulf Coast metros among top for migrating house hunters

Those looking to relocate are increasingly searching Florida and two regions specifically, according to Redfin.

Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, grocers open three new stores in Tampa region, prime property is on the market in Sarasota, and a club gets a major overhaul in Naples.

Tobacco giant Philip Morris opening Tampa center, plans 180 jobs

Fort Myers car dealer buys former RV dealership property for $3.7M

Two Tampa Bay medical buildings sold for nearly $13M

Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

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 County charter flight firm aims to quadruple volume in 2026

Peachey's opens second Sarasota County donut store

Wahlburgers opens at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

Bankrupt brewer Big Storm sells Clearwater property

First Watch CFO, who guided $1.2B company's IPO, to retire

Downtown Clearwater project obtains $160 million in financing

Study: Florida homebuyers among most financially stretched in US

Tampa investment firm adds United Soccer League to growing sports portfolio

Bank of America reopens Sarasota office; plans $29M investment in region

Two Tampa Bay medical buildings sold for nearly $13M

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO resigns

Mental health text service lands contract with UnitedHealthcare, Optum

Penthouse at Tampa’s Pendry hotel and condo tower lists for $45.5M

Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

Report: 2 Gulf Coast metros among top for migrating house hunters

Penthouse at Tampa’s Pendry hotel and condo tower lists for $45.5M

Apollo Beach businessman charged in $4.8M COVID fraud

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport names new director

Two Tampa Bay medical buildings sold for nearly $13M

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

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

Family wealth transfer: More at stake than money

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Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, grocers open three new stores in Tampa region, prime property is on the market in Sarasota, and a club gets a major overhaul in Naples.

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