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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 12, 2026

New retailers coming to Sarasota mixed-use project on Main Street

Aster & Links, which consists of two residential towers with ground-floor commercial space, marks a milestone.

February 11, 2026

High-tech Israeli medical firm opens Manatee facility, plans 100 jobs

Ossio, founded in 2014, has big growth plans in Palmetto.

February 11, 2026

$12M outpatient center to be built near SMH-Venice campus

The endoscopy and digestive health center will handle routine procedures and house the gastroenterology team from Sarasota Memorial Hospital First Physicians Group.

Residential Real Estate

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

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

February 15, 2026

Rural 1,675-acre Manatee County site up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Bradenton used car lot is sold, an 60-acre parcel sells in Fort Myers, and a hotel and restaurant sell in Clearwater.

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.

Investor buys noted Sarasota bar for $3.5M, pledges revitalization

Sarasota developer sells Tampa area hotel for $32 million

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Rural 1,675-acre Manatee County site up for sale

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

Two Wendy's coming to Manatee amid nationwide cutback

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

Wright’s Gourmet House opens Tampa hospital location

Melting Pot celebrates milestone with brand makeover, merchandising

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

New retailers coming to Sarasota mixed-use project on Main Street

High-tech Israeli medical firm opens Manatee facility, plans 100 jobs

$12M outpatient center to be built near SMH-Venice campus

New Bonita Springs condo offers 'resort within a resort'

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

Rural 1,675-acre Manatee County site up for sale

New Bonita Springs condo offers 'resort within a resort'

New USF president kicks off tenure with energy, promises — and selfies

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

Construction of $13.8M North Port emergency operations center begins

Leaders can help promote humble confidence, erase impostor syndrome

The peril and promise of siblings in a family business

How and when to fire a family member from the family business

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