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Entrepreneurs

October 21, 2026

With over 10M followers, viral Manatee toy store owner rides squishy fame wave

Fidget Toys Plus owner Faith Bench is a teacher-turned-entrepreneur who has become a global sensation for her videos of sensory toys and pioneering an activity called fidget trading.

September 11, 2026

Work to begin on $15M luxury car and social club in Sarasota

Scott Stevenson recently began accepting memberships for Sarasota Motor Club, which will offer a place for car enthusiasts to gather and store their luxury, exotic or collector vehicles.

September 9, 2026

Madeira Beach boutique damaged by Helene reopens two years later

Hubbard’s Marina’s shop in John’s Pass Village in Pinellas County is back after suffering structural damage and facing delays in construction work.

September 3, 2026

St. Pete digital brokerage embraces AI, the Rays and US markets optimism

Webull moved its headquarters to the Florida city following the pandemic and as its services expand globally it is looking to make a local name for itself by sponsoring the region’s baseball team.

Healthcare

October 19, 2026

Chewy Vet Care opening clinic in Manatee County

The Parrish location will mark the ninth veterinary clinic in Florida for Chewy.

October 19, 2026

Glazer family gives millions to Ybor City vision center

The Buccaneers owners’ gift will support a new facility providing free eye care to underserved children.

October 14, 2026

Tampa healthcare company cuts management positions, shifts focus

DataMeds AI Inc. is shifting resources toward commercializing ChemoFx after acquiring Pittsburgh-based Helomics in September.

Residential Real Estate

October 22, 2026

Gulf-front Naples mansion sells for $71M in off-market sale

The waterfront estate spans more than 9,500 square feet under air-conditioning and was just completed in 2026.

October 16, 2026

Sarasota County sees spike in $10M-plus home sales

Several indicators point to a strengthening market, including luxury home sales, according to the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

October 15, 2026

In $80M deal, Houston developer buys St. Petersburg apartments at a discount

The Dinerstein Co. spends nearly 13% less on a luxury development than the previous owner paid five years ago.

With over 10M followers, viral Manatee toy store owner rides squishy fame wave

Fidget Toys Plus owner Faith Bench is a teacher-turned-entrepreneur who has become a global sensation for her videos of sensory toys and pioneering an activity called fidget trading.

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