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$50M technical school opens in Lee County

The institute will offer career and technical education to about 500 students from across the region.

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  • September 12, 2026
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  • September 11, 2026
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  • 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.

  • September 2, 2026
Yacht entrepreneur meets demand for high-end water access

After building a charter business, Brian Crotty has founded two additional boating companies and acquired a sailing and boating school out of bankruptcy.

Food-Beverage

  • September 16, 2026
New Jersey burrito chain opens second Pasco spot

Bubbakoo’s Burritos gave away free monthly burritos to the first 30 customers.

  • September 14, 2026
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The national organization Reclaim.org says despite state's efforts to connect people with their money, 13 million accounts are unclaimed.

  • September 3, 2026
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Sarasota banker leads US Bank's business banking expansion
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California lender to acquire 280-employee Tampa real estate financing firm
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Tampa credit union led deal wins final approval, creating $22B institution

Healthcare

  • September 15, 2026
BayCare opens outpatient center in Manatee County

The more than 46,000-square-foot complex is located in Palmetto.

  • September 4, 2026
Moffitt Cancer Center's CEO at historical forefront of new treatments

Dr. Patrick Hwu is a decadeslong researcher who sees the Tampa center's mission as extending and improving the lives of cancer patients.

  • September 2, 2026
Naples Hospice buys Fort Myers property for $3.3M, plans new facility

The nearly 3-acre parcel in the city's Hope Preserve development will be the site of a new 40,000-square-foot facility.

Residential Real Estate

  • September 16, 2026
University of Tampa adjacent student housing listed for sale

The 2-year-old community is less than a half-mile from the campus near downtown and 91% occupied for this school year.

  • September 10, 2026
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Already facing an SEC lawsuit and state investigation, the founders of RAD Diversified REIT have been charged with raiding employee benefit programs.

  • September 10, 2026
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