JUNE 19, 2026 - JUNE 25, 2026 | THREE DOLLARS
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Tampa is one of the top metro areas in the county in a new report analyzing both new home sales and new home building permits in early 2026. PAGE 6
An acute obstacle for some businesses in Sarasota — lack of sufficient space — has begun to bubble over. PAGE 10
HEALTH CARE
More Options
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has opened a seven-story, high-tech cancer treatment tower, a $220 million project on its main campus in downtown Sarasota. PAGE 7
LOGISTICS
Ship Shape
Billions of dollars in expansion and growth projects are helping redefine the future of Port Tampa Bay. PAGE 8
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Time for Traditions
A former steakhouse (photo, above) has been redeveloped into an event space, including end-of-life celebrations. PAGE 16
REAL ESTATE Builder buys 500-acre site in Lakewood Ranch. 18 Shake Shack, other retailers headed to Estero shopping plaza. 18
RICK REID | Founder, Handcrafted Iron Doors
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DON’T MISS: Elon Musk flick has Tampa ties. PAGE 5.
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