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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.

May 20, 2026

From Publix to Costco, St. Pete CRE exec is go-to hire for retail giants

Rachel Wein's unique approach to consulting for commercial real estate has led her to some of the world's most known brands. "I sincerely hope I’m with Costco until the end of time," she says.

May 19, 2026

The ‘Queen of pitch’ dishes on the secrets to her $2.5B success

Forbes Riley’s success in pitching billions of dollars of stuff, from ab rockers to Zoobooks, has led to a lifetime of hard-earned lessons.

Healthcare

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.

June 2, 2026

$80M SWFL high-tech cancer treatment center reaches patient milestone

Southwest Florida Proton, an $80 million cutting-edge cancer treatment facility in Lee County that opened late last year, has hit a patient milestone: 100 people treated.

Residential Real Estate

June 2, 2026

Sarasota County to buy $1.4M Nokomis property for park expansion

Acquisition of the property will enable the county to expand Nokomis Community Park.

June 1, 2026

Longtime Naples hotelier pays more than $20M for Four Seasons resort condo

Phil McCabe was the first person to close on a unit at the newly revamped Naples Beach Club.

June 1, 2026

Apartment complex in Sarasota County refinanced for $82M

Berkadia secured the loan for Render Legacy Trail in Nokomis.

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.

Charlotte County industrial site opens at Babcock Ranch

Young Tampa exec tackles construction industry, serves as role model

Tampa housing development celebrates topping off for 11-story tower

Sarasota spring training stadium to get $6.57M HVAC overhaul

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

The Business Observer Top Entrepreneur luncheon — the event in photos

From Publix to Costco, St. Pete CRE exec is go-to hire for retail giants

The ‘Queen of pitch’ dishes on the secrets to her $2.5B success

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

Tampa-based THC beverage designed for athletic recovery, alcohol fatigue

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 company launches dental practice in Hillsborough

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

$80M SWFL high-tech cancer treatment center reaches patient milestone

Sarasota County to buy $1.4M Nokomis property for park expansion

Longtime Naples hotelier pays more than $20M for Four Seasons resort condo

Apartment complex in Sarasota County refinanced for $82M

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

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

Sarasota County to buy $1.4M Nokomis property for park expansion

Tampa marina expands, adds floating docks, slips

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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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.

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