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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.

February 7, 2026

Development exec behind 7 multimillion-dollar projects 'bullish' on region

While keeping costs down remains a core challenge, Kolter Urban says the market for its offerings on the west coast of Florida is in good shape. At stake: hundreds of units for millions of dollars.

January 30, 2026

Sarasota jeweler goes viral with videos — including baby squirrel

Jeweler Todd Alan's patient path to success in a competitive market is led by a core principle: building trust with clients.

Health Care

February 21, 2026

Retired attorney, family donate $10M to Naples hospital

The gift will lead to the Bob and Brynne Coletti Women’s Cancer Program.

February 20, 2026

Medical office building in east Manatee County sells for $3.6M

The 14,400-square-foot building was fully occupied.

February 19, 2026

Sarasota fertility company closes $760K clinic acquisition deal

Family Beginning of Indiana is now part of Invo Fertility Inc.

Residential Real Estate

February 24, 2026

Fort Myers senior living facility gets new operator

Michigan-based American House Senior Living Communities has taken over the management of the former The Palms of Fort Myers.

February 23, 2026

Tampa apartments sell to Seattle multifamily investor

The Chicago developer behind Niche, the community, sold the property near downtown just a little more than a year after unloading nearby luxury apartments.

February 22, 2026

Report: Florida ranks No. 2 in statewide foreclosure pressure

Kind House Buyers report finds some unkind data when it comes to the Sunshine State housing index.

Investor buys noted Sarasota bar for $3.5M, pledges revitalization

The new owner of 975 Cattlemen Road plans to revive the Cock & Bull brand.

Tampa apartments sell to Seattle multifamily investor

Prolific Atlanta multifamily developer buys Fort Myers land

Fort Myers portfolio sells for $30 million

Port Charlotte industrial portfolio gets nearly $4 million refinancing

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

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

Development exec behind 7 multimillion-dollar projects 'bullish' on region

Sarasota jeweler goes viral with videos — including baby squirrel

El Greco to return in south Sarasota

Port Charlotte retail site sold for $2M, to be developed as Whataburger

Investor buys noted Sarasota bar for $3.5M, pledges revitalization

Two Wendy's coming to Manatee amid nationwide cutback

Suncoast Credit Union announces merger, would grow to over $21B

Tampa firm invests $5.5M into Sarasota townhome project

Veteran bankers see opportunity amid surge of industry consolidation

Large Tampa CPA firm promotes pair to shareholder role

Retired attorney, family donate $10M to Naples hospital

Medical office building in east Manatee County sells for $3.6M

Sarasota fertility company closes $760K clinic acquisition deal

Fort Myers senior living facility gets new operator

Tampa apartments sell to Seattle multifamily investor

Report: Florida ranks No. 2 in statewide foreclosure pressure

Manatee manufacturer adds 185K-square-foot facility

Parc Center for Disabilities to open St. Petersburg location

Bank of America reopens Sarasota office; plans $29M investment in region

Report: Florida ranks No. 2 in statewide foreclosure pressure

Fair or Equal? How to split up ownership of a family business

Leaders can help promote humble confidence, erase impostor syndrome

The peril and promise of siblings in a family business

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