Business Observer

Entrepreneurs

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 20, 2026

Medical office building in Lakewood Ranch 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.

February 19, 2026

Fort Myers medical office building sells for $4.6 million

A Dallas health care investment firm bought the building on Gladiolus Drive.

Residential Real Estate

February 19, 2026

$63M housing complex in Tampa delivers nearly 400 affordable units

Canopy at West River offers 384 homes for residents earning between 22% and 80% of the area’s median income.

February 17, 2026

New Bonita Springs condo offers 'resort within a resort'

The developer of Infinity at The Colony provides amenities in a country club setting.

February 17, 2026

Florida State Fair's urgency grows as ag industry battles obstacles

Susanne Clemons has served as chairwoman of the Florida State Fair Authority for five years, using her role to champion the state’s agricultural industry.

Fort Myers portfolio sells for $30 million

Port Charlotte industrial portfolio gets nearly $4 million refinancing

Medical office building in Lakewood Ranch sells for $3.6M

Fort Myers medical office building sells for $4.6 million

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

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

Japanese 'hidden chef's counter' restaurant opening at UTC

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

Prominent Tampa financial adviser, philanthropist dead at 57

Medical office building in Lakewood Ranch sells for $3.6M

Sarasota fertility company closes $760K clinic acquisition deal

Fort Myers medical office building sells for $4.6 million

$63M housing complex in Tampa delivers nearly 400 affordable units

New Bonita Springs condo offers 'resort within a resort'

Longboat Key estate, designed by prominent architect, listed for $22M

Fort Myers medical office building sells for $4.6 million

$63M housing complex in Tampa delivers nearly 400 affordable units

Clearwater insurance firm shutting office, laying off 103

$31M affordable housing complex opens in north Sarasota

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

3 Articles Remaining!

Not a Subscriber?

Already a Subscriber?

Florida State Fair's urgency grows as ag industry battles obstacles

Susanne Clemons has served as chairwoman of the Florida State Fair Authority for five years, using her role to champion the state’s agricultural industry.

3 Articles Remaining!

Not a Subscriber?

Already a Subscriber?

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Sign Up for CRE Central