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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • 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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 5, 2026
Tampa developer to bring 2,500 homes to eastern Pasco

The new master-planned community, named Verona, will be in the San Antonio area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 5, 2026
Pennsylvania man convicted of threatening to behead Tampa General CEO

Lawrence Brunn faces up to five years in federal prison for making death threats against Tampa General Hospital CEO John Couris.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 5, 2026
Meadows Golf Club to open under new management

The formerly private golf course will now be open for public play.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota private jet service founder convicted of $15M fraud

A Baltimore jury convicted AeroVanti founder Patrick Britton-Harr on six counts of wire fraud that defrauded investors of $15 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota Ford wins city approval to fly American flag high — again

The iconic 150-foot flagpole is coming back.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 4, 2026
Illegal gambling raids net 334 slot machines in Sarasota-Manatee

Five arcades were raided recently by state and local authorities investigating illegal gambling activity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 4, 2026
Tampa Bay scores No. 2 ranking for national labor market among college grads

The national study from payroll provider ADP ranked metro areas on pay, affordability and opportunity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 4, 2026
Clearwater CRE firm lands management deal in Tampa, extends Pasco assignment

Hold-Thyssen will oversee the two local properties totaling 251,000 square feet.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 4, 2026
Report: AI projected to add $100B to Florida GDP in a decade

Even as some worries percolate, some 2 million Florida small businesses are likely already using AI, the organization says.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 3, 2026
Sarasota company launches dental practice in Hillsborough

Parkview Dental Partners is starting a new clinic in Westchase.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 3, 2026
International routes return to St. Pete-Clearwater airport after three-year absence

BermudAir has added the local routes to Belize, Turks and Caicos and Anguilla as part of a national expansion of its services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 3, 2026
California wealth management giant acquires $1.1B Clearwater firm

The deal for Flaharty Asset Management marks Modern Wealth Management’s 22nd acquisition since 2023, bringing its total assets under management to more than $14 billion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 3, 2026
Naples amateur pickleball league changes owners, grows nationally

The new owner of PaddleWar is leading a nationwide expansion for the brand.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 2, 2026
13 new retailers, eateries coming to University Town Center

Restaurants and retailers are among the new businesses coming to the UTC area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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