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Entrepreneurs

June 5, 2026

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

The Justice Department calls the story of Patrick Britton-Harr, who charmed investors and local business watchers while systematically defrauding investors and facing federal investigations, a cautionary tale.

June 4, 2026

Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Josh Stacy turned part of his used car dealership into a shop for a different asset, Pokémon cards, after his son Silas helped inspire his interest.

June 4, 2026

Waldorf Astoria developer says sales 'remarkable,' likens city to Monaco

A developer with three active residential projects in Sarasota shares how the Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota came to be, why Sarasota is in its own class and what his next development won't be.

May 21, 2026

The Business Observer Top Entrepreneur luncheon — the event in photos

Over 200 people attended the annual event.

Healthcare

June 9, 2026

$3B SWFL nonprofit health care system names CEO

Ben Spence will become the president and CEO of Lee Health in October.

June 3, 2026

Sarasota company launches dental practice in Hillsborough

Parkview Dental Partners is starting a new clinic in Westchase.

June 2, 2026

Healthcare tech firm opens St. Pete office, plans to increase local payroll

Rectangle Health’s new office will serve as a sales center with the company planning to grow its local workforce to 100.

Residential Real Estate

June 9, 2026

Siesta Key estate returns to the market at nearly $30M after slight price drop

A Siesta Key estate that was originally listed in 2024 has returned to the market at just less than $30 million.

June 8, 2026

182-unit workforce housing complex opens in Bradenton

Rent at The Nest at Robin’s Apartments starts at $1,170 a month.

June 7, 2026

Fort Myers land sells to Wisconsin Culver's hamburger franchisee

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a former bakery is up for sale in Sarasota, a North Carolina developer buys land for apartments in Pasco, and a Clearwater CRE firm lands a Tampa client.

Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Josh Stacy turned part of his used car dealership into a shop for a different asset, Pokémon cards, after his son Silas helped inspire his interest.

Minnesota buyer borrows $30.5M for Fort Myers industrial property

Fort Myers land sells to Wisconsin Culver's hamburger franchisee

Clearwater CRE firm lands management deal in Tampa, extends Pasco assignment

Charlotte County industrial site opens at Babcock Ranch

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Waldorf Astoria developer says sales 'remarkable,' likens city to Monaco

The Business Observer Top Entrepreneur luncheon — the event in photos

13 new retailers, eateries coming to University Town Center

Manatee County brewery set to close

New Naples food truck offers curbside caviar

Report: Tampa, Sarasota rank among top cities in US for best ice cream shops

St. Pete venture fund surpasses $1B milestone in four years

Big ideas percolate at St. Pete tech events, from robotaxis to living forever

$2.3B Florida bank expands in Lee County, names market president

Boca Raton CPA firm acquires Tampa company

$3B SWFL nonprofit health care system names CEO

Sarasota company launches dental practice in Hillsborough

Healthcare tech firm opens St. Pete office, plans to increase local payroll

Siesta Key estate returns to the market at nearly $30M after slight price drop

182-unit workforce housing complex opens in Bradenton

Fort Myers land sells to Wisconsin Culver's hamburger franchisee

First Watch names new CFO

Landmark Sarasota museum leader announces retirement

Do you work in an innovative office space? Tell the Business Observer about it.

182-unit workforce housing complex opens in Bradenton

The best ways to manage uncertainty for yourself — and your team

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

Defeating impostor syndrome requires responding to self-doubt with clarity, confidence

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Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

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