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July 28, 2026

Busch Gardens' new boss talks $200M park expansion, 30 years in the field

Jon Vigue became the new president of Busch Gardens Tampa two months ago and is already looking at how to put his stamp on a park with a 67-year history.

July 8, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Be a "work with" company — not a "work for" company. Prioritize kindness. Do the hard right thing. Leadership lessons come from all sides in a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur's story.

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.

Healthcare

July 29, 2026

Moffitt's new center aims to revolutionize radiation treatments

Work at the new Proton Treatment Center is done by a mix of doctors, radiologists and 165-tons of medical technology equipment.

July 28, 2026

HCA Florida Healthcare taps new CEO to lead two Tampa hospitals

Sam Boadi, former chief operating officer of HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, will now serve as CEO of HCA Florida South Tampa and West Tampa hospitals.

July 27, 2026

Bradenton assisted living roof collapse prompts 157-resident relocation

The investigation into what caused part of the building to buckle is ongoing, officials say.

Residential Real Estate

July 27, 2026

Naples project secures $202 million financing package

The developers behind the long-awaited The Avenue mixed-use development expect to complete work in early 2028.

July 24, 2026

18-story condo project moves forward in Sarasota

Saravela will bring 282 condominiums as well as retail space to a full city block downtown.

July 23, 2026

Pasco residential projects get $85M financing boost

The loans will go toward the development of two communities totaling nearly 2,000 new houses in Dade City.

Study: North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota among top metros for jobs

LinkedIn included Sarasota in its “Cities on the Rise” list for hiring in 2026.

Fort Myers CRE firm brokers pair of deals totaling $5.75 million

Naples project secures $202 million financing package

Industrial buyer borrows $23.15M for purchase

Naples industrial property sells for $26.5 million

Busch Gardens' new boss talks $200M park expansion, 30 years in the field

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Naples' Hoffmann gets official approval to buy NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

Upscale restaurant targets 2027 opening at University Town Center

Want to open an in-demand business? Check out rental cars, dogs, kebab shops

Tampa-born brewery, lagoon company launch craft beer collaboration

PDQ restaurant property sold in South Sarasota

Miami bank opens new regional headquarters in Tampa

PNC Bank names new regional president for West Florida market

SWFL bank president, market exec announces retirement

Sarasota trust company leader, former FDIC chair announces retirement

Moffitt's new center aims to revolutionize radiation treatments

HCA Florida Healthcare taps new CEO to lead two Tampa hospitals

Bradenton assisted living roof collapse prompts 157-resident relocation

Naples project secures $202 million financing package

18-story condo project moves forward in Sarasota

Pasco residential projects get $85M financing boost

Construction complete at two brand-new schools on Fruitville Road

HCA Florida Healthcare taps new CEO to lead two Tampa hospitals

Naples project secures $202 million financing package

Industrial buyer borrows $23.15M for purchase

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