MAY 8, 2026 - MAY 14, 2026 | THREE DOLLARS
FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E
Real estate | High-traffic plaza with coffee, cleaners in Lee County sells for $4M. PG.13 PASCO • H ILL SBOROUG H • PIN ELL AS • P OLK • M A N ATEE • SA R ASOTA • C H A R LOT TE • LEE • COLLIER
Back in Front
Upstart auto injury medical practice embraces ambitious Florida-wide growth plans. PAGE 10 JEREMIAH JOSEPH, TIM DECANIO | RejuvenX
MARK WEMPLE
DATA SNAPSHOT
BANKING
Slip and Fall
New Approach
Publix remains a highly trusted brand, but the grocer dropped a few spots in a new survey. PAGE 6
STRATEGIES
Hope Floats
North Manatee resort breaks ground on retail component. 13
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Waterfront Charlotte plaza under contract. 13
The city of Naples is making some big advances in AI, with its permitting department on the front lines. PAGE 12
Broker seeks medical tenants for center. 13
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3 Sarasota wound care firm raises $8.5 million.
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DON’T MISS:
Group of industry leaders, sensing a market opportunity, have applied to open a new bank in Tampa Bay. PAGE 8
Just in Time
Lee County firm specializing in tech-infused marinas (photo, right) has wide berth for growth. PAGE 7
REAL ESTATE
FLORIDA’S NEW PROTECTED SERIES LLC PROCEED WITH CAUTION SEE PAGE 3