Florida Business News

St. Petersburg Economic Development Corp Welcomes Mike Swesey as New CEO

St. Petersburg, Florida, is welcoming a new face to lead its economic development initiatives. The St. Petersburg Economic Development Corp. has announced the appointment of Mike Swesey as its new

Excitement Grows as Trader Joe’s Prepares to Open in Lakewood Ranch

Excitement is building as the highly anticipated Trader Joe’s in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, inches closer to its grand opening. While an official opening date is still under wraps, signs of

Café Soleil: The Struggle to Preserve Small Business in Dolphin Village

Over a decade ago, when Lauren Chezaud decided to leave her native Paris, she embarked on a quest to find America’s best beach. TripAdvisor’s verdict in 2012 led her to

Florida Citizens Property Insurance Policyholders Face Critical Decision Amidst Mail Delays

Attention to all Citizens Property Insurance policyholders in Florida: Keep an eye on your mailbox, as a crucial decision is heading your way. Roughly 300,000 customers of Citizens Property Insurance,

Sprouts Farmers Market Blooms in Uptown Tampa’s Innovation Village

Exciting News: Sprouts Farmers Market Expands to Uptown Tampa Healthy living enthusiasts in Uptown Tampa have reason to celebrate as Sprouts Farmers Market gears up to open its doors to

Visit Tampa Bay and Brentford FC Join Forces: Uniting Soccer and Sunshine

Visit Tampa Bay, the tourism promotion agency for Hillsborough County, is kicking off a thrilling partnership with English Premier League sensation Brentford FC. This exciting collaboration aims to leverage the

Florida’s Tourism Landscape: Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Visitors

Florida’s Tourism Landscape: Second Quarter 2023 Sees Slight Dip in Visitors The allure of Florida’s sunshine and attractions saw a modest ebb during the second quarter of 2023, signaling a

Pharmacy Landscape Altered: CVS and Walgreens Deal with Southeastern Grocers

In a recent move that has sent shockwaves through the grocery and pharmacy industries, Southeastern Grocers has made strategic decisions to reshape its business landscape. The Jacksonville-based conglomerate, known for

Florida’s Double Whammy: Soaring Auto Insurance Rates Add to Homeowner Premium Woes

Florida Drivers Hit Hard by Skyrocketing Auto Insurance Rates Amidst Nationwide Increases As if the escalating cost of homeowner insurance wasn’t enough, Florida residents are now facing an additional financial

Florida Small Businesses Face Unprecedented Challenges Amidst Summer Struggles

As the heat of summer bears down on Florida, small business owners find themselves in uncharted territory, grappling with a perfect storm of adversities that have left many businesses reeling.