Fort Myers Beach bar rebuild an example of resilient waterfront ...
Nov 14, 2024 · Bottom line. Key takeaway: The Beach Bar on Fort Myers Beach is being rebuilt to withstand stronger and more frequent hurricanes. Core challenge: While Florida’s building codes and better methods have made newer homes stronger, there remains a threat to properties, particularly along the coastline. What’s next: The Beach Bar is expected to be complete next year and its stronger exterior ...
Shore to close well-known St. Armands location, citing floods, …
Nov 26, 2024 · Shore plans to close its well-known, two-story restaurant and retail location on St. Armands Circle this December but could expand on the Gulf Coast, according to a statement from the Leonard family, which owns the brand.
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 Development Group, a Tampa-based land development company with a portfolio worth more than $4 billion that has made lagoons its signature feature.
As Milton makes its way, Longboat looks at $170M in Helene …
Oct 8, 2024 · The damage assessment from Hurricane Helene was still rising more than a week after the storm impacted Longboat Key. As of Monday, Oct. 7, Town Manager Howard Tipton says the estimated damage is valued at around $170 million with over 2,000 properties impacted.
Morgan Automotive buys 9 Miami dealerships with $1B in revenue
Jan 22, 2024 · The Morgan Automotive Group has bought nine dealerships and two collision centers in the Miami area, expanding its reach in South Florida and bringing the number of dealerships it owns to 76.
Workers' comp premiums cut for eighth straight year
Nov 18, 2024 · The worker's compensation insurance rate in Florida will be dropping in 2025 — marking the eighth consecutive annual decrease. The drop, according to a statement, will be 1%.
2 Lakewood Ranch golf courses renovated in multimillion-dollar …
Nov 12, 2024 · The first phase of renovations are complete at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, according to Heritage Golf Group, which acquired the club in March.. In the eight months since the acquisition, the company has updated two Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses plus wellness amenities as part of a multimillion-dollar project.
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 Crossroads Commerce Blvd.
Lee County health care facility sold, cutting 294 jobs
Nov 21, 2024 · Lee County health care facility sold, cutting 294 jobs The new owners, in a letter to state officials, say offers will be made to retain "substantially all" of the employees.
Avelo extending the runway of its central Florida flight schedule
Nov 29, 2024 · Houston-based Avelo Airlines recently announced plans to extend its flight schedule through Labor Day 2025 at three central Florida airports: Tampa (TPA), Lakeland (LA) and Orlando (MCO).