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February 18, 2026

Hillsborough College president says Rays' stadium plan is a big win for all

Kenneth Atwater spoke with the Business Observer about a how proposed deal to build a stadium and mixed-use development on the school's Dale Mabry campus.

February 11, 2026

Construction leaders with nearly 50-year age gap are each other's best mentors

A pair of construction leaders at vastly different stages of their careers have a flourishing mentoring relationship at Suffolk's Southwest Florida office. The lessons go both ways.

February 7, 2026

Development exec behind 7 multimillion-dollar projects 'bullish' on region

While keeping costs down remains a core challenge, Kolter Urban says the market for its offerings on the west coast of Florida is in good shape. At stake: hundreds of units for millions of dollars.

January 30, 2026

Sarasota jeweler goes viral with videos — including baby squirrel

Jeweler Todd Alan's patient path to success in a competitive market is led by a core principle: building trust with clients.

Health Care

March 3, 2026

Lee Health clinic in Babcock Ranch grows

The Lee Health Family Medicine Clinic opened its newly expanded facility on Tuesday.

February 24, 2026

Orlando company acquires Sarasota dental lab

Brlit Dental Lab has become part of Standard Dental Labs.

February 21, 2026

Retired attorney, family donate $10M to Naples hospital

The gift will lead to the Bob and Brynne Coletti Women’s Cancer Program.

Residential Real Estate

March 2, 2026

$14.5M riverfront Naples estate has $2M backyard created by TV star

Lucas Congdon, star of the show "Insane Pools: Off the Deep End," designed the multilevel saltwater pool at the 3.29-acre property.

March 1, 2026

47-year-old Tampa shopping center brings $8.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Fort Myers industrial property is part of portfolio sale, a Manatee medical building sells, and Lakeland apartments are bought by Tarpon Springs investor.

February 27, 2026

Polk hotel-to-apartment conversion project obtains $30M loan

The 330-room downtown Winter Haven hotel is being turned into a 238-unit apartment complex.

Downtown Clearwater project obtains $160 million in financing

The developers behind The Bluffs secured the construction financing packaging through a loan and preferred equity from investors.

Lakewood Ranch church completes $7.7M 'blessing' of an expansion

55-plus apartment complex near Venice up for sale

Water Street office tower reaches 95% occupancy

47-year-old Tampa shopping center brings $8.25 million

Hillsborough College president says Rays' stadium plan is a big win for all

Construction leaders with nearly 50-year age gap are each other's best mentors

Development exec behind 7 multimillion-dollar projects 'bullish' on region

Sarasota jeweler goes viral with videos — including baby squirrel

First Watch CFO, who guided $1.2B company's IPO, to retire

El Greco to return in south Sarasota

Port Charlotte retail site sold for $2M, to be developed as Whataburger

Investor buys noted Sarasota bar for $3.5M, pledges revitalization

Study: Florida homebuyers among most financially stretched in US

Tampa investment firm adds United Soccer League to growing sports portfolio

Bank of America reopens Sarasota office; plans $29M investment in region

Suncoast Credit Union announces merger, would grow to over $21B

Lee Health clinic in Babcock Ranch grows

Orlando company acquires Sarasota dental lab

Retired attorney, family donate $10M to Naples hospital

$14.5M riverfront Naples estate has $2M backyard created by TV star

47-year-old Tampa shopping center brings $8.25 million

Polk hotel-to-apartment conversion project obtains $30M loan

Clearwater deck company expands to Minnesota

Cannabis retailer cutting 58 jobs in Clearwater

Tampa car dealer sentenced for defrauding banks, stealing $470K Rolls-Royce

55-plus apartment complex near Venice up for sale

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

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

Family wealth transfer: More at stake than money

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Downtown Clearwater project obtains $160 million in financing

The developers behind The Bluffs secured the construction financing packaging through a loan and preferred equity from investors.

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