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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 30, 2026

Clearwater health system secures $8.35M in state funding

The money going to BayCare will be used for projects at three care facilities in the region.

June 29, 2026

180-bed Lakewood Ranch hospital names new CEO

Universal Health Services picks Jason Madsen to take over its 180-bed facility in the growing community.

June 26, 2026

Over $126M in Tampa Bay health fraud alleged amid federal crackdown

The alleged schemes involve Sarasota, Ellenton, Apollo Beach, Tampa, Bradenton and Pasco residents now charged in connection with fraud.

Residential Real Estate

June 29, 2026

Downtown St. Petersburg tower obtains $135M finance package

The loan is for the 275 5th Street building a 24-story mixed used development planned for two blocks south of Central Avenue.

June 29, 2026

Downtown Sarasota luxury hotel/condo project makes key progress

The 1000 Boulevard of the Arts project site is nearly cleared to make way for 117 condos and a 174-room Hyatt Centric hotel.

June 28, 2026

Tampa Bay investor pays $43 million for Fort Myers apartment

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a pair of office buildings sell in Naples, affordable housing developers offered help in Sarasota, and a Brandon mall gets a taste of Texas.

Downtown Sarasota luxury hotel/condo project makes key progress

The 1000 Boulevard of the Arts project site is nearly cleared to make way for 117 condos and a 174-room Hyatt Centric hotel.

$13M Fort Myers Beach resort project to start construction in early July

YouTube personality buys Fort Myers apartment complex

Tampa Bay investor pays $43 million for Fort Myers apartment

198,750SF Tampa office for lease as tech company Syniverse plans exit

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

Greek street food coming to Tampa's Sparkman Wharf

Sarasota eatery ranks as No. 2 buffet restaurant in US

Nearly $1.02M in sales generated during Sarasota restaurant weeks

Michelin-recommended pizzeria opens at University Town Center

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

Clearwater health system secures $8.35M in state funding

180-bed Lakewood Ranch hospital names new CEO

Over $126M in Tampa Bay health fraud alleged amid federal crackdown

Downtown St. Petersburg tower obtains $135M finance package

Downtown Sarasota luxury hotel/condo project makes key progress

Tampa Bay investor pays $43 million for Fort Myers apartment

Greek street food coming to Tampa's Sparkman Wharf

Downtown St. Petersburg tower obtains $135M finance package

$13M Fort Myers Beach resort project to start construction in early July

Sarasota Square apartment project secures financing

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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