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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 24, 2026

Orlando company acquires Sarasota dental lab

Brlit Dental Lab has become part of Standard Dental Labs.

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.

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Fort Myers industrial property is part of portfolio sale, a Manatee medical building sells, and Lakeland apartments are bought by Tarpon Springs investor.

February 27, 2026

Polk hotel-to-apartment conversion project obtains $30M loan

The 330-room downtown Winter Haven hotel is being turned into a 238-unit apartment complex.

February 26, 2026

Study: Florida homebuyers among most financially stretched in US

More than five years’ worth of income is required to buy a house in Florida, according to a study.

47-year-old Tampa shopping center brings $8.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Fort Myers industrial property is part of portfolio sale, a Manatee medical building sells, and Lakeland apartments are bought by Tarpon Springs investor.

47-year-old Tampa shopping center brings $8.25 million

Downtown Clearwater project obtains $160 million in financing

Bonita Springs 68-acre development lands TJ Maxx, Ulta as tenants

Bankrupt brewer Big Storm sells Clearwater property

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

First Watch CFO, who guided $1.2B company's IPO, to retire

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

Downtown Clearwater project obtains $160 million in financing

Study: Florida homebuyers among most financially stretched in US

Tampa investment firm adds United Soccer League to growing sports portfolio

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

Orlando company acquires Sarasota dental lab

Retired attorney, family donate $10M to Naples hospital

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

47-year-old Tampa shopping center brings $8.25 million

Polk hotel-to-apartment conversion project obtains $30M loan

Study: Florida homebuyers among most financially stretched in US

Former Tervis CEO named COO at noted Sarasota law firm

Downtown Clearwater project obtains $160 million in financing

Bonita Springs 68-acre development lands TJ Maxx, Ulta as tenants

Barancik Foundation grants $11M to housing, arts, education, hunger groups

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

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

Leaders can help promote humble confidence, erase impostor syndrome

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47-year-old Tampa shopping center brings $8.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Fort Myers industrial property is part of portfolio sale, a Manatee medical building sells, and Lakeland apartments are bought by Tarpon Springs investor.

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