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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.

June 4, 2026

Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Josh Stacy turned part of his used car dealership into a shop for a different asset, Pokémon cards, after his son Silas helped inspire his interest.

Healthcare

June 19, 2026

$214M expansion underway at AdventHealth hospital in Hillsborough

The expansion project includes a new patient tower, more beds and increased surgical services.

June 18, 2026

Tampa, St. Pete employees among 178 laid off with home health company closure

The jobs are being eliminated as Southeast Homecare Services shutters four of its businesses.

June 16, 2026

Inpatient rehab hospital breaks ground in south Hillsborough

The new Exalt Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is slated to open in 2027.

Residential Real Estate

June 24, 2026

Naples waterfront home sells for $27M — and 30% off the original list price

The house in the city's Olde Naples neighborhood was built last year and put on the market in January.

June 23, 2026

Sarasota County offers funding help for low-income housing developers, buyers

The program is aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing in unincorporated parts of Sarasota County.

June 23, 2026

Yacht Club in Tampa opens 17-story luxury condo tower

The Aqua Residences at Westshore Yacht Club celebrates its grand opening Wednesday.

Texas developer proposes multibillion-dollar data center to be built in rural DeSoto

A planned 1,315-acre data center campus is being designed to be sustainable with a power plant on site and for the use of reclaimed water to offset the effects on the community.

Pinellas investor buys Cape Coral shopping center for $12M

Tampa medical building tied to philanthropist, investor Patel sold

Naples office complex sells for $23 million

Sam's Club affiliate buys land in Manatee for $15M

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

Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Michelin-recommended pizzeria opens at University Town Center

Centuries-old chocolatier opens in UTC mall

68-acre Lee County project adds tenants, including popular donut shop

St. Armands landlord submits plans for mixed-use Shore restaurant project

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

Big ideas percolate at St. Pete tech events, from robotaxis to living forever

$214M expansion underway at AdventHealth hospital in Hillsborough

Tampa, St. Pete employees among 178 laid off with home health company closure

Inpatient rehab hospital breaks ground in south Hillsborough

Naples waterfront home sells for $27M — and 30% off the original list price

Sarasota County offers funding help for low-income housing developers, buyers

Yacht Club in Tampa opens 17-story luxury condo tower

$20B auto retailer creating 100 jobs in Manatee County

Tampa to rebuild historic community center with $5M in CRA funds

7 flights added at 4 airports in region

Naples waterfront home sells for $27M — and 30% off the original list price

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

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

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

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