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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 27, 2026
Exclusive club complements developer's Sarasota evolution vision

Already expanding before it opens, 1000 North augments the vision of developer Kevin Daves to make Sarasota among the country's "most refined" cities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 26, 2026
Naples warehouse sells to Fort Lauderdale investor

In the week's top commercial real estate news, an unbuilt Sarasota tower is selling units fast, construction starts on a major academic building in Tampa, and a storage facility changes hands in Manatee.

  • Florida
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 25, 2026
Assisted-living facility near downtown Sarasota wins rezoning approval

On second reading, a divided Sarasota City Commission approves Alderman Oaks rezoning without a site plan, opening the door for proposed renovation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2026
The Original Hob Nob Drive-In reopens in Sarasota

The open-air restaurant on Washington Boulevard has returned and has future plans to offer online ordering.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2026
Sarasota dental company gets $95M in capital through 'strategic transaction'

Dental Care Alliance has reduced its debt, increased capital and extended its debt maturities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • April 24, 2026
Florida named second highest state for business bankruptcies

A new study by The Kaplan Group found that commercial bankruptcies are rising faster in Florida than in every state but Texas.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2026
White Castle, Sarasota company to deploy 1K burger kiosks across US

Automated Retail Technologies is rolling out its ready-to-eat meal kiosks filled with items from the popular burger chain.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 24, 2026
Eight months after sale, Tervis aims for resurgence, disruption

After a tumultuous year, a prominent drinkware manufacturer looks to pick up market share and grab opportunities. Moving slowly isn’t part of the strategy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 23, 2026
Sarasota company acquires Pinellas dental practice

Parkview Dental Partners has acquired VIP Dental Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 23, 2026
Manatee County company listed on Nasdaq

The biotech company is trading under the ticker symbol LABT.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 22, 2026
Showroom opens in former Manatee tax collector branch

Quality by Design Kitchens made a six-figure investment to customize its new location.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 21, 2026
Stickney Point questions prompt delay for lawmakers' $20M vote

Sarasota County commissioners voiced concerns about plans for the future and existing businesses that are tenants at the Boatyard property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 21, 2026
Midwest gym franchise targets Gulf Coast for expansion

Fitness Premier 24/7 Sarasota has attracted potential franchisees due to its success in the market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 20, 2026
Sarasota condo project passes $40M in sales in 45 days

1000 Boulevard of the Arts is building “momentum,” an executive with developer Kolter Urban says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 20, 2026
Manatee County storage facility sells for $5.2 million

The self-storage complex last sold for nearly $2.28 million in 2022.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 26, 2026
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Assisted-living facility near downtown Sarasota wins rezoning approval
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Florida commercial real estate veteran dies at 71
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  • April 24, 2026
The Original Hob Nob Drive-In reopens in Sarasota
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