Business Observer

Entrepreneurs

December 9, 2025

Tampa sports agent signs MLB all-stars, hustles for more

The pro sports agent world is known for leading with sizzle. JB Greer, less than two years into running his Tampa startup sports management agency, aims to deliver substance over sizzle.

December 5, 2025

Charlotte warehouse developer began career as journalist in Middle East

The local entrepreneur behind a warehouse project in Punta Gorda was a journalist reporting from Gaza for international news organizations.

December 5, 2025

Water filter manufacturer in Manatee, with new product, in expansion mode

After building a local supply chain, Epic Water Filters is poised for growth. Plans include moving to a larger facility and doubling its payroll.

November 28, 2025

Area's biggest homebuilders to seize opportunities in 2026 after rocky '25

Inflation, tariffs and of course interest rates have dented the homebuilding sector. But, says homebuilder Ian Schmoyer, a "good operator is going to find margin, find a way to get through it."

Health Care

December 10, 2025

Federal court bans Pasco County pharmacist from filling opioid prescriptions

Pharmacist Nathaniel Esalomi is accused of filling opioid prescriptions he knew were not valid out of Apexx Pharmacy in Hudson.

December 2, 2025

Sarasota fertility company to acquire Midwest clinic

Invo Fertility plans to purchase an Indiana fertility clinic as part of its strategy to build a national network of fertility centers.

December 1, 2025

Sarasota Memorial appoints president for Sarasota campus

The new leader of the Sarasota hospital campus has worked for SMH for more than 20 years.

Residential Real Estate

December 9, 2025

Naples luxury homebuilder behind two waterfront houses on $26M lot

A home just a half mile from where the two specs houses are being built sold for $113 million earlier this year.

December 7, 2025

Tennessee investor pays $13 million for Fort Myers medical office

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a preview of St. Pete tower, a pair of properties sell to a California family, and land is for sale in Ruskin.

December 5, 2025

Report: 4 markets in region among top 10 nationally in home price cuts

Homes sales in Cape Coral, Naples, Punta Gorda and North Port are cooling, according to a study by Cotality.

Tennessee investor pays $13 million for Fort Myers medical office

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a preview of St. Pete tower, a pair of properties sell to a California family, and land is for sale in Ruskin.

Officials deny east Manatee grocery store, storage facility proposal

Benderson buys Clearwater center with Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Target

City of Tampa seeks to sell downtown police HQ for at least $36M

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Tampa sports agent signs MLB all-stars, hustles for more

Charlotte warehouse developer began career as journalist in Middle East

Water filter manufacturer in Manatee, with new product, in expansion mode

Area's biggest homebuilders to seize opportunities in 2026 after rocky '25

Oak & Stone to open this month in Lee County

Healthy restaurant celebrates Sarasota County grand opening

Naples restaurant sells for $500,000

Seafood and steak restaurant opens in Manatee County

Panhandle CPA firm expands in Polk, Pasco with acquisition

Mother-daughter Tampa CPA firm merges with Michigan company

St. Pete bank posts $19M loss, but execs confident in restructuring

Former US senator, UF president joins area bank board

Federal court bans Pasco County pharmacist from filling opioid prescriptions

Sarasota fertility company to acquire Midwest clinic

Sarasota Memorial appoints president for Sarasota campus

Naples luxury homebuilder behind two waterfront houses on $26M lot

Tennessee investor pays $13 million for Fort Myers medical office

Report: 4 markets in region among top 10 nationally in home price cuts

Naples luxury homebuilder behind two waterfront houses on $26M lot

Former exec sues Tampa auto giant, alleging use of deceptive sales practices

Hospitality company hiring at 7 Sarasota-Manatee restaurants

City of Tampa seeks to sell downtown police HQ for at least $36M

How and when to fire a family member from the family business

5 traits that make a great third-generation family business leader

Shifting the paradigm on family business successions

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Tennessee investor pays $13 million for Fort Myers medical office

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