Until recently Polk County was the world's largest phosphate supplier. The Florida Citrus Mutual headquarters and Publix supermarkets, the largest food chain in Florida, are both located in Polk County. Pasco County's Lykes-Pasco processing plant is the world's largest poultry and beef processing plant. Completion of Interstate 75 through Hernando County connects this largely agricultural area with rapid industrial growth in the Tampa area. In Pinellas County there is more light industry manufacturing than in neighboring Hillsborough County.
Tourism is a multi-billion dollar business.
Sarasota County is home to Ringling Circus. Sarasota County has become home to a growing base of environmentally sensitive commerce.