Manatee–Sarasota

Kevin McQuaid
June 14, 2019

State legislature trims lease tax for third time

The State Legislature's vote to shave the tax on commercial real estate leases to 5.5% could save many businesses thousands of dollars each year.

Commercial Real Estate

Business Observer Staff
June 13, 2019

Area marina sold to North Palm Beach-based group

Bradenton Boat Club was built in 2008 and sits on 4.65 acres.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
June 12, 2019

Association names area leader state banker of year

Dennis Murphy Jr. worked at AmSouth Bank, Regions Bank, Gateway Bank and CenterState Bank before becoming a founder of Gulfside Bank.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
June 11, 2019

City approves zoning for new hospital

Sarasota Memorial broke ground on its Venice hospital campus in April.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
June 10, 2019

Bank names community president for market

Shaun Merriman will continue in his role as regional president for the west Florida region of CenterState.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
June 8, 2019

Retirement community woos fundraising director

Beth Watson has experience with libraries and children’s services organizations, among other nonprofits.

Manatee-Sarasota

Kevin McQuaid
June 7, 2019

Bluerock buys DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota

Bluerock Real Estate of New York has spent $80.3 million to acquire the 180-unit DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota at a record price per unit for the city.

Commercial Real Estate

Kevin McQuaid
June 7, 2019

Amazon Ruskin sale shows investors remain bullish on Tampa-area industrial properties

Population growth and changes in the way goods are shipped has prompted investors to flock to Central Florida seeking deals on high-end industrial real estate, such as the Amazon-occupied, 1.02 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Ruskin, purchased r

Commercial Real Estate

Business Observer Staff
June 6, 2019

Nonprofit that manages park names new chair, board members

Nathan Benderson Park is a 600-acre public park that serves as a venue for regional, national and international events.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
June 5, 2019

Health care group names innovation, business leader

R. Scott Gassett comes to Stratum with more than 25 years in C-level and senior strategy and business development positions and 15 years of experience leading large health care organizations.