Business Observer

Entrepreneurs

June 11, 2026

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open second, larger store

Jonathan Ith has run Chick-fil-A Creekwood for the past 25 years and is excited for a bigger and better opportunity he was offered.

June 5, 2026

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

The Justice Department calls the story of Patrick Britton-Harr, who charmed investors and local business watchers while systematically defrauding investors and facing federal investigations, a cautionary tale.

June 4, 2026

Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

Josh Stacy turned part of his used car dealership into a shop for a different asset, Pokémon cards, after his son Silas helped inspire his interest.

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.

Healthcare

June 11, 2026

Report: Two hospitals in region warned by White House for failing to post prices

The hospitals, despite the warnings, have some information online.

June 9, 2026

$3B SWFL nonprofit health care system names CEO

Ben Spence will become the president and CEO of Lee Health in October.

June 3, 2026

Sarasota company launches dental practice in Hillsborough

Parkview Dental Partners is starting a new clinic in Westchase.

Residential Real Estate

June 10, 2026

1,000 homes planned for new Lakewood Ranch community

EverCreek will be a 464-acre residential development.

June 9, 2026

Siesta Key estate returns to the market at nearly $30M after slight price drop

A Siesta Key estate that was originally listed in 2024 has returned to the market at just less than $30 million.

June 8, 2026

182-unit workforce housing complex opens in Bradenton

Rent at The Nest at Robin’s Apartments starts at $1,170 a month.

182-unit workforce housing complex opens in Bradenton

Rent at The Nest at Robin’s Apartments starts at $1,170 a month.

Minnesota buyer borrows $30.5M for Fort Myers industrial property

Fort Myers land sells to Wisconsin Culver's hamburger franchisee

Clearwater CRE firm lands management deal in Tampa, extends Pasco assignment

Charlotte County industrial site opens at Babcock Ranch

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open second, larger store

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

Sarasota auto dealer adds secondary business, with his son: Pokémon cards

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

Appointment-only liquor store proposed in downtown Sarasota

Estero's Coconut Point getting a Shake Shack and other new tenants

115-location coffee chain to add spot in $800M south St. Pete project

First Watch names new CFO

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

Report: Two hospitals in region warned by White House for failing to post prices

$3B SWFL nonprofit health care system names CEO

Sarasota company launches dental practice in Hillsborough

1,000 homes planned for new Lakewood Ranch community

Siesta Key estate returns to the market at nearly $30M after slight price drop

182-unit workforce housing complex opens in Bradenton

Estero's Coconut Point getting a Shake Shack and other new tenants

115-location coffee chain to add spot in $800M south St. Pete project

Commercial, industrial door repair company opens Sarasota service center

Nominate a superstar for the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue

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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