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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Louis Llovio
  • June 7, 2026
Fort Myers land sells to Wisconsin Culver's hamburger franchisee

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a former bakery is up for sale in Sarasota, a North Carolina developer buys land for apartments in Pasco, and a Clearwater CRE firm lands a Tampa client.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • 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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 5, 2026
Meadows Golf Club to open under new management

The formerly private golf course will now be open for public play.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Kevin Gillen, Pinnacle Financial Partners/Synovus Bank
  • June 5, 2026
Elder Care and Economic Impact

How Sarasota’s Aging Population Is Reshaping Healthcare, Finance and Other Sectors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
Sponsored Content
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota private jet service founder convicted of $15M fraud

A Baltimore jury convicted AeroVanti founder Patrick Britton-Harr on six counts of wire fraud that defrauded investors of $15 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota Ford wins city approval to fly American flag high — again

The iconic 150-foot flagpole is coming back.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 4, 2026
Illegal gambling raids net 334 slot machines in Sarasota-Manatee

Five arcades were raided recently by state and local authorities investigating illegal gambling activity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 4, 2026
Report: AI projected to add $100B to Florida GDP in a decade

Even as some worries percolate, some 2 million Florida small businesses are likely already using AI, the organization says.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • 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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 3, 2026
Sarasota company launches dental practice in Hillsborough

Parkview Dental Partners is starting a new clinic in Westchase.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 2, 2026
13 new retailers, eateries coming to University Town Center

Restaurants and retailers are among the new businesses coming to the UTC area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 1, 2026
Apartment complex in Sarasota County refinanced for $82M

Berkadia secured the loan for Render Legacy Trail in Nokomis.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 1, 2026
Longtime Sarasota law firm joins Tampa-based practice

Norton Hammersley Lopez & Skokos has united with Trenam Law.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2026
From a retired CEO of Tupperware to a start beer exec: May on 'From the Corner Office'

Guests in May also included a hotel general manager and a nonprofit counseling CEO.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 31, 2026
Charlotte County industrial site opens at Babcock Ranch

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Pasco retail properties sell, an old-style Naples hotel opens, and Tampa nears its workforce housing goal.

  • Florida
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