Business Observer

Entrepreneurs

April 7, 2026

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Tim Savage has been tasked to sell one of the most expensive residential properties in the nation. He's confident he'll find the right buyer.

March 12, 2026

Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

Simone Knego overcame some crushing teenage trauma to lead a life of confidence — and consistent accomplishments. Now she encourages others to do the same.

March 10, 2026

St. Pete entrepreneur aims to outsmart AI algorithms with startup

Jon Mest, winner of a spARK Labs by Ark Invest’s Innovation Showcase, is choosing to bootstrap his way with his startup ChatRank.

March 4, 2026

Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

Not yet 30, Will Freeman is adding to his already-long entrepreneurial resume with a headfirst dive into pro sports investing.

Health Care

April 13, 2026

AdventHealth breaks ground on New Port Richey emergency room

The 13,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in 2027.

April 13, 2026

Tampa cancer center utilizes AI to predict 'wasting syndrome'

Moffitt researchers, with patience at the forefront, tackle a difficult issue that, undetected, makes treating cancer more difficult.

April 13, 2026

USF CAMLS first in Florida to install high-tech AI surgical imaging machine

GE HealthCare’s Allia Moveo is a surgical imaging platform for minimally-invasive procedures.

Residential Real Estate

April 12, 2026

Naples apartment developer gets $45 million loan, starts construction

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa building sells for $94 million, a historic Sarasota project gets permits, and Estero’s Ritz-Carlton residences opens tower.

April 10, 2026

After four years, $94M St. Pete affordable housing complex is underway

Fairfield Avenue Apartments in St. Petersburg — four years in the making — is poised to become a statewide model of collaboration and overcoming complications.

April 7, 2026

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Tim Savage has been tasked to sell one of the most expensive residential properties in the nation. He's confident he'll find the right buyer.

Leaders statewide choose iconic Tampa steakhouse as No. 1 place to celebrate

Financial media company MarketBeat polled more than 3,000 professionals on their favorite places to celebrate with colleagues.

Naples apartment developer gets $45 million loan, starts construction

Goodwill Manasota leases 55K square feet in Venice

Ikea to open at UTC in Sarasota

'Beer can building' sale price revealed: A few pints short of $100M

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

St. Pete entrepreneur aims to outsmart AI algorithms with startup

Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

Leaders statewide choose iconic Tampa steakhouse as No. 1 place to celebrate

Brandon Bahama Breeze to close after Darden backtracks on decision

Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

Waterfront restaurant owners add 30-slip deepwater marina

Sarasota angel investors back local software startup

Wealth management firm relocates in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota angel investor group doubles in size, seeks local startups

IncredibleBank opening new branch in Cape Coral

AdventHealth breaks ground on New Port Richey emergency room

Tampa cancer center utilizes AI to predict 'wasting syndrome'

USF CAMLS first in Florida to install high-tech AI surgical imaging machine

Naples apartment developer gets $45 million loan, starts construction

After four years, $94M St. Pete affordable housing complex is underway

Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Ikea to open at UTC in Sarasota

Naples billionaire Hoffmann makes Forbes list of greatest self-made Americans

Sarasota boat manufacturer acquires custom marine company

Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

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

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

3 Articles Remaining!

Not a Subscriber?

Already a Subscriber?

Leaders statewide choose iconic Tampa steakhouse as No. 1 place to celebrate

Financial media company MarketBeat polled more than 3,000 professionals on their favorite places to celebrate with colleagues.

3 Articles Remaining!

Not a Subscriber?

Already a Subscriber?

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Sign Up for CRE Central