1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (180+ words) An iconic Tampa Bay flea market says it's remaining open after a portion of the property it sat on was sold to the Kolter Group, the prolific Delray Beach developer. The Oldsmar Flea Market, which has been open for 46 years,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (183+ words) A Palmetto man has been sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion for a scheme to avoid paying $2.46 million to the IRS. Terry Brunning has been ordered to serve 24 months in jail and will serve an additional 36 months of supervised…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (235+ words) Online used car retailer Carvana is establishing an inspection and reconditioning center in Manatee County and plans to hire 100 employees to support the operation. The Carvana inspection and reconditioning center in Manatee County will be located at 6005 24th St. E., on the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (221+ words) Decks & Docks, a Clearwater marine construction and outdoor living supply company, has expanded to the West Coast with the purchase of a California building materials company. The purchase is of San Diego-based J&W Lumber which operates six retail locations…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (228+ words) A large dental support organization based in Sarasota has entered into what it calls a “strategic transaction” to position the business for long-term growth. Dental Care Alliance has reduced its debt by more than $1.1 billion, secured $95 million in new capital…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (571+ words) A company that designs kitchens has opened a new showroom near State Road 70 in Manatee County. Quality by Design Kitchens is now located in a space that used to house the Manatee Tax Collector’s Lakewood Ranch branch. The new showroom…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (212+ words) A growing health care consulting firm in Bradenton has made several leadership changes as its founder steps into the role of executive chair. Ravin Consultants, founded in 2017 by Jennifer Lockwood, named a new CEO and added two others to its…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (757+ words) Key takeaway: Built in 1912 and last renovated in the 1990s, Tampa Union Station has fallen into disrepair. Core challenge: The city of Tampa is using CRA funding and state grants to renovate the building, with construction slated for completion sometime this…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1847+ words) Key takeaway: Palmetto looks to embrace its past and its future as it undergoes transformative changes. Core challenge: Balancing what residents like about the city with growth while working to change the public’s perception. What’s next: Several public and private…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (209+ words) More than two dozen companies in the Gulf Coast region have been ranked among the fastest growing in the Southeast, based on revenue. Business publication Inc. compiled the 2026 Inc. Regionals list, which rated 182 privately-held companies based on their percentage growth…...