Business Observer

Entrepreneurs

June 11, 2026

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

Jonathan Ith has run Chick-fil-A Creekwood for the past 25 years and is excited for a bigger and better opportunity he was offered.

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.

Healthcare

June 12, 2026

Sarasota Memorial opens $220M cancer pavilion

The Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion is the third facility within the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.

June 12, 2026

Charlotte County medical transport firm surpasses 300 employees, drives for more

Ambitrans transports people in non-emergency medical situations in five counties in the region. More expansion — if it can hire the people to support it — is in the offing.

June 11, 2026

Report: Two hospitals in region warned by White House for failing to post prices

The hospitals, despite the warnings, have some information online.

Residential Real Estate

June 14, 2026

Sarasota business park land sold to investor planning apartments

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a 100,000-square-foot industrial site leased in Tampa, 1,000 homes will be built in Lakewood Ranch, and a grocer-anchored center sells in Seffner.

June 10, 2026

1,000 homes planned for new Lakewood Ranch community

EverCreek will be a 464-acre residential development.

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.

Charlotte County medical transport firm surpasses 300 employees, drives for more

Ambitrans transports people in non-emergency medical situations in five counties in the region. More expansion — if it can hire the people to support it — is in the offing.

Sarasota business park land sold to investor planning apartments

Initiative to spur business parks underway in Sarasota County

Minnesota investor buys fully leased Bradenton shopping center for $11M

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota included in $437M hotel sale deal

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

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

Appointment-only liquor store proposed in downtown Sarasota

Estero's Coconut Point getting a Shake Shack and other new tenants

115-location coffee chain to add spot in $800M south St. Pete project

First Watch names new CFO

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

Sarasota Memorial opens $220M cancer pavilion

Charlotte County medical transport firm surpasses 300 employees, drives for more

Report: Two hospitals in region warned by White House for failing to post prices

Sarasota business park land sold to investor planning apartments

1,000 homes planned for new Lakewood Ranch community

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

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota included in $437M hotel sale deal

Bradenton auto dealer's foundation gives nonprofit $1M for community center

August sentencing date set for convicted Sarasota private jet service founder

Tampa entrepreneur executive produces, appears in Elon Musk movie

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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Charlotte County medical transport firm surpasses 300 employees, drives for more

Ambitrans transports people in non-emergency medical situations in five counties in the region. More expansion — if it can hire the people to support it — is in the offing.

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