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Entrepreneurs

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 30, 2026

Tampa health tech company hires new CEO

Lee Horner has been named CEO of Tampa-based health IT company DAS Health.

March 25, 2026

BayCare to open new urgent care in eastern Hillsborough

The health care system will open its first urgent care system in Plant City March 30, close to its new South Florida Baptist Hospital.

March 18, 2026

$481M Lee Health campus hits construction milestone

Swedish construction company Skanska says it has topped off Phase 1 of the massive 53-acre project.

Residential Real Estate

March 30, 2026

Collier affordable housing nonprofit launching portal to ease searches

The Housing Alliance is looking to double a $100,000 grant to create the program that will streamline options.

March 27, 2026

Property owner proposes 46 townhomes to replace Sarasota bowling alley

A redevelopment project is being proposed where Sarasota Lanes is located on Fruitville Road.

March 26, 2026

360-unit apartment complex opens in Pasco County

Verve Luxury Apartment Homes in Wesley Chapel offers 360 luxury one- to three-bedroom apartments between State Road 54 and State Road 56.

2026 top 50 contractors zoom past $10B in annual revenue

From skyscrapers to seawalls, contracting companies in the region have been busy.

Minnesota developer buys Fort Myers mixed-use project site for $20.45M

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Property owner proposes 46 townhomes to replace Sarasota bowling alley

Three-building complex sells in Clearwater

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

Hulk Hogan's beer brand looks to grow — while moving beyond iconic pitchman

Tampa's Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q temporarily closed after fire

SRQ looks toward potential of guest passes beyond security

Peachey's opens second Sarasota County donut store

Wealth management firm relocates in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota angel investor group doubles in size, seeks local startups

IncredibleBank opening new branch in Cape Coral

Downtown Clearwater project obtains $160 million in financing

Tampa health tech company hires new CEO

BayCare to open new urgent care in eastern Hillsborough

$481M Lee Health campus hits construction milestone

Collier affordable housing nonprofit launching portal to ease searches

Property owner proposes 46 townhomes to replace Sarasota bowling alley

360-unit apartment complex opens in Pasco County

Sarasota printing company merges with print, mail business

Tampa health tech company hires new CEO

Collier affordable housing nonprofit launching portal to ease searches

Property owner proposes 46 townhomes to replace Sarasota bowling alley

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

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

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

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2026 top 50 contractors zoom past $10B in annual revenue

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