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Despite store closures, there's hope for retail in 2026

Tariff-driven economic turmoil that's partially led to a heavy stream of store closings has an entrepreneurial flip side: opportunity.

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March 7, 2026

Bankrupt Saks Fifth Avenue to close Sarasota-UTC store

March 7, 2026

Sarasota property near SMH listed for $25 million

March 6, 2026

Waves Boat & Social Club recharts course with Stickney sale pending

March 6, 2026

Nordstrom Rack sets Sarasota store opening date

Entrepreneurs

March 4, 2026

Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

Not yet 30, Will Freeman is adding to his already-long entrepreneurial resume with a headfirst dive into pro sports investing.

March 4, 2026

East Manatee bee, berry farms hustle to survive historic cold snap

Two Myakka City farms experienced little to no losses. But it wasn't easy.

February 18, 2026

Hillsborough College president says Rays' stadium plan is a big win for all

Kenneth Atwater spoke with the Business Observer about a how proposed deal to build a stadium and mixed-use development on the school's Dale Mabry campus.

February 11, 2026

Construction leaders with nearly 50-year age gap are each other's best mentors

A pair of construction leaders at vastly different stages of their careers have a flourishing mentoring relationship at Suffolk's Southwest Florida office. The lessons go both ways.

Health Care

March 6, 2026

AdventHealth nearing completion of Pasco medical office building

The new 35,000-square-foot facility is expected to open to the public this fall.

March 5, 2026

Sarasota lab to pay $980K over kickback, false claims allegations

The laboratory paid a marketing service for referrals of Medicare beneficiaries, prosecutors say.

March 3, 2026

Lee Health clinic in Babcock Ranch grows

The Lee Health Family Medicine Clinic opened its newly expanded facility on Tuesday.

Residential Real Estate

March 5, 2026

Prominent Midwest auto dealer's Naples condo hits market for $15M

The unit is in the The Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Beach.

March 4, 2026

$63M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Naples

Ekos Creekside will be the first development in Collier County delivered under Florida's Live Local Act, according to a statement.

March 4, 2026

Home outside downtown Sarasota sells for $14.75 million

The property on Sarasota Bay offers more than 6,700 square feet and five bedrooms.