
Change is coming slow as Fort Myers Beach continues rebuild
Sep 23, 2024 · Bottom line. Key takeaway: Two years ago, on Sept. 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian blew through Florida causing billions of dollars in damage. One of the hardest hit spots was Fort …
CEO of firm that bought PGT for $3.1B opens up about deal, future
Dec 16, 2024 · DeSoto, in an early December interview, reflected on the deal and looked ahead to the company’s goals, objectives and challenges in 2025. “We have acquired what we …
Hyatt Regency Sarasota to be demolished in 2025 for mixed-use ...
Dec 29, 2024 · Thrive in 2025 The 55th year of the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, a downtown landmark for generations, will be its last: It's scheduled to be demolished over the summer, to …
New terminal opens at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
Jan 14, 2025 · The new terminal is located on the first floor of the airport, which allowed construction to take place more rapidly and affordably than if it had been elevated, Piccolo …
$1B terminal expansion to start at Fort Myers airport
Sep 30, 2024 · The terminal expansion project at Southwest Florida International Airport will launch its second phase Oct. 1, marking the start of what officials expect will be a three-year …
Reforms to new condo safety law may be coming
Jan 1, 2025 · Thrive in 2025. The big issue with condo regulations that Florida lawmakers will look at this year pits two realities against each other. One is the fact that condo buildings, …
L.L. Bean, 10 new mall stores coming to Sarasota's UTC in 2025
Dec 14, 2024 · L.L. Bean will be opening a new store in 2025 at University Town Center, one of several developments coming up in the New Year, according to Mark Chait, executive director …
Famed Tampa steakhouse Charley's to move next year
Mar 7, 2024 · The iconic Charley’s Steak House in Tampa is closing its longtime home on Cypress Street and is relocating across from International Plaza. As of Thursday afternoon, …
Tampa window manufacturer cutting 225 jobs | Business Observer
Nov 19, 2024 · NewSouth Window Solutions is laying off 225 people in Tampa. The company announced in a letter to the state Tuesday that it was cutting the jobs at a facility at 10741 …
Construction begins on 4-acre lagoon at 3,000-home north …
Nov 16, 2024 · Developers broke ground Friday on a 4-acre lagoon in Parrish that will establish the first “lagoon community” in Manatee County. Seaire is being created by Metro …