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April 7, 2026

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Tim Savage has been tasked to sell one of the most expensive residential properties in the nation. He's confident he'll find the right buyer.

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.

Health Care

April 13, 2026

AdventHealth breaks ground on New Port Richey emergency room

The 13,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in 2027.

April 13, 2026

Hospitals across the region pioneer new technologies

From Lakeland to Naples, health care systems are embracing technological advances, with an eye on ease of use and efficiency.

April 13, 2026

Tampa cancer center utilizes AI to predict 'wasting syndrome'

Moffitt researchers, with patience at the forefront, tackle a difficult issue that, undetected, makes treating cancer more difficult.

Residential Real Estate

April 13, 2026

Tennis legend Mike Bryan lists St. Pete Beach home for $2.6M

The retired tennis professional and his wife bought the house on Boca Ciega Bay in 2024 as a weekend house.

April 13, 2026

Longtime SWFL real estate firm CEO announces retirement

Howard Gutman has worked for The Lutgert Cos. for nearly 50 years.

April 12, 2026

Naples apartment developer gets $45 million loan, starts construction

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa building sells for $94 million, a historic Sarasota project gets permits, and Estero’s Ritz-Carlton residences opens tower.

Lakewood Ranch primed to get five new hotels, nearly 600 rooms

Lakewood Ranch currently has just four hotels within its boundaries, with less than 450 rooms in total.

Longtime SWFL real estate firm CEO announces retirement

Naples apartment developer gets $45 million loan, starts construction

Goodwill Manasota leases 55K square feet in Venice

Ikea to open at UTC in Sarasota

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

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

Leaders statewide choose iconic Tampa steakhouse as No. 1 place to celebrate

Brandon Bahama Breeze to close after Darden backtracks on decision

Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

Waterfront restaurant owners add 30-slip deepwater marina

Sarasota finance firm lends funds for purchase of Clearwater offices

Sarasota angel investors back local software startup

Wealth management firm relocates in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota angel investor group doubles in size, seeks local startups

AdventHealth breaks ground on New Port Richey emergency room

Hospitals across the region pioneer new technologies

Tampa cancer center utilizes AI to predict 'wasting syndrome'

Tennis legend Mike Bryan lists St. Pete Beach home for $2.6M

Longtime SWFL real estate firm CEO announces retirement

Naples apartment developer gets $45 million loan, starts construction

Lakewood Ranch primed to get five new hotels, nearly 600 rooms

Tennis legend Mike Bryan lists St. Pete Beach home for $2.6M

Ferry service adds third vessel in Manatee

AdventHealth breaks ground on New Port Richey emergency room

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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Lakewood Ranch primed to get five new hotels, nearly 600 rooms

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