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Gulf Coast NewsOct 7, 2026Market
Fort Myers freshman earns spot on US U-15 national soccer teamGulf Coast NewsOct 7, 2026Market
Port Charlotte High School lockdown lifted after investigationGulf Coast NewsOct 7, 2026Market
Deputies, Crime Stoppers seek people seen on camera abandoning dog on road in Lehigh AcresBradenton HeraldOct 7, 2026Market
This state wants to ban these popular kitchen countertopsBusiness ObserverOct 7, 2026Market
Downtown Sarasota restaurant fire prompts earlier-than-planned closingBusiness ObserverOct 7, 2026Market
Downtown Sarasota restaurant fire prompts earlier-than-planned closingRestaurant closures in downtown Sarasota may lead to new tenant buildouts and millwork opportunities.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneOct 7, 2026Market
Texas surpasses Florida for most school book bans, report saysSarasota Herald-TribuneOct 7, 2026Market
What does Brightline bankruptcy mean for rates, schedules, discounts?Gulf Coast NewsOct 7, 2026Market
Suspended North Fort Myers High School athletic director accused of pay-to-play baseball schemeWINK NewsOct 7, 2026Market
Kitchen Nightmare?: Ave Maria contractor quit job, claimed no debt then filed for $1.3M bankruptcyWINK NewsOct 6, 2026Market
Kitchen Nightmare?: Ave Maria contractor quit job, claimed no debt then filed for $1.3M bankruptcyGulfshore BusinessOct 6, 2026Market
Hideaway hotel advances as DiamondHead expansion hits delayBusiness ObserverOct 6, 2026Market
Manatee Memorial opens freestanding ER in ParrishGulfshore BusinessOct 6, 2026Market
Commerce Bank acquires FineMark office building for $24M in NaplesOffice spending is up 13.3% over three months, and this $24M acquisition signals continued demand for office interiors in Naples.
Gulfshore BusinessOct 6, 2026Market
$24.1M FineMark deal could reset Naples office marketHotel OnlineOct 6, 2026Market
Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort Appoints Asif Syed Director of CulinaryBusiness ObserverOct 5, 2026Market
Bonita Springs office property sells for first time in nearly 30 yearsBusiness ObserverOct 5, 2026Market
Bonita Springs office property sells for first time in nearly 30 yearsBusiness ObserverOct 5, 2026Market
Naples financial firm makes acquisition, adds two advisersBusiness ObserverOct 5, 2026Market
Naples financial firm makes acquisition, adds two advisersGulfshore BusinessOct 5, 2026Market
Skanska adds $60M to Lee Health hospital contractA $60M addition to a hospital contract means more interior finishes and MEP work, which drives casework and wall panel bids in Lee County.
Bradenton HeraldOct 5, 2026Market
University of Alabama System announces leadership changesBradenton HeraldOct 5, 2026Market
Palm Beach officials keeping an eye on port's $43M expansion projectNaples Daily NewsOct 5, 2026Market
Candidate Schoonover says don't 'shut down all options for developers'Business ObserverOct 3, 2026Market
Sarasota tape manufacturer acquires Iowa shrink film makerNaples Daily NewsOct 2, 2026Market
Wolf Conservation Center Breaks Ground on Full Campus TransformationA full campus transformation at a conservation center likely includes custom millwork, reception desks, and interpretive displays.
Business ObserverOct 2, 2026Market
Dental lab acquisition leads firm to move production from China to SarasotaMoving dental production to Sarasota may increase local demand for dental office buildouts and cabinetry.
Bradenton HeraldOct 2, 2026Market
Groundbreaking marks work on cheaper new Southside elementaryWINK NewsOct 2, 2026Market
Gov. DeSantis cuts ribbon on $61M River Road expansion in VeniceBradenton HeraldSep 30, 2026Market
Florida Museum to reopen in November after major renovation, expansionSarasota Herald-TribuneSep 24, 2026Market
Sarasota Memorial Hospital unveils bold expansion plans
National
Architectural Woodwork InstituteOct 7, 2026Trade
When Business Strategy Stops Working: 5 Strategic MovesStrategic moves for business owners are relevant for millwork shop owners navigating market changes.
Woodworking NetworkOct 6, 2026Trade
Holding company acquires CaseWorx, an architectural millwork firmThe acquisition of an architectural millwork firm signals consolidation in the industry, which may affect competition and pricing.
Woodworking NetworkOct 6, 2026Trade
Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation awards $186,120 to 26 schoolsThe USMCA review may impact trade policies and material costs, affecting millwork supply chains.
Woodworking NetworkOct 6, 2026Trade
Felder Group opens new showroom in Atlanta areaFelder Group opening a new showroom in Atlanta indicates continued investment in the woodworking machinery market, which may affect equipment availability and pricing.
Office of the U.S. Trade RepresentativeOct 2, 2026Tariffs
USTR Seeks Public Comment on the 2027 Joint Review of USMCAUSMCA review could affect lumber and material tariffs, influencing bid pricing for millwork projects.
Architectural Woodwork InstituteSep 25, 2026Trade
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