Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Louis Llovio
February 16, 2025

New Naples condos start at $30 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Tervis’ former getting a new tenant in Venice, workforce apartments open in Lakeland, and an industrial property sells in Fort Myers.

Florida

Laura Lyon
February 14, 2025

Longtime exec of Clearwater financial services firm named partial owner

Churchill Stateside Group now has a trio of owners.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
February 14, 2025

12 from region on Forbes best employers lists, including No. 1 spot

Raymond James, Shriners Hospitals for Children and Publix are on a list of the best large and midsize employers compiled by Forbes.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
February 14, 2025

'Tort tax' report: Frivolous lawsuits cost more than $1,200 per resident in Florida

Florida, at least when compared against other states, is ranked in the top half of costs stemming from lawsuit abuse.

Florida

Elizabeth King
February 13, 2025

Sarasota company acquires two dental practices

Parkview Dental Partners acquired Lifetime Smiles Dental Care offices in Sarasota and St. Petersburg.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
February 13, 2025

HoneyBaked Ham CEO joins Bloomin’ Brands board

The Tampa-based restaurant has expanded the number of seats on its board of directors.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
February 13, 2025

Former P&G CEO: The leadership secret to winning at time management

A play-to-win CEO should rethink time management, two leadership veterans contend. The focus shouldn't be on merely "very important" stuff but on tasks where only that executive can excel.

Leadership

Elizabeth King
February 12, 2025

Joann closing 11 stores across region amid bankruptcy proceedings

Joann, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, announced Feb. 12 that it planned to shutter certain stores based on their performance.

Florida

Laura Lyon
February 12, 2025

Indoor pickleball expanding Tampa Bay presence

The Maryland-based franchise is serving up almost two dozen locations.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
February 12, 2025

$1.7B in construction projects: Tracking hospital boom across the region

Health care construction is underway from Wesley Chapel to Fort Myers, as new hospitals are in the works and existing ones grow to meet capacity needs.