Business Observer

Entrepreneurs

March 12, 2026

Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

Simone Knego overcame some crushing teenage trauma to lead a life of confidence — and consistent accomplishments. Now she encourages others to do the same.

March 10, 2026

St. Pete entrepreneur aims to outsmart AI algorithms with startup

Jon Mest, winner of a spARK Labs by Ark Invest’s Innovation Showcase, is choosing to bootstrap his way with his startup ChatRank.

March 4, 2026

Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

Not yet 30, Will Freeman is adding to his already-long entrepreneurial resume with a headfirst dive into pro sports investing.

February 27, 2026

Sarasota County charter flight firm aims to quadruple volume in 2026

Amid a surge in clients, opportunistic air charter business AvSky Charters refuses to relent on white-glove service.

Health Care

April 2, 2026

Sarasota Doctors Hospital names new COO

The latest addition to the C-suite at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital comes from Tennessee.

March 30, 2026

Tampa health tech company hires new CEO

Lee Horner has been named CEO of Tampa-based health IT company DAS Health.

March 25, 2026

BayCare to open new urgent care in eastern Hillsborough

The health care system will open its first urgent care system in Plant City March 30, close to its new South Florida Baptist Hospital.

Residential Real Estate

April 5, 2026

Former Fort Myers motorcycle dealership sells for $5.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a major Tampa development gets a new addition, Sarasota townhouses are coming, and a Captiva resort grows.

April 3, 2026

Net-zero Cortez community selects company to handle rentals

Hunters Point named Mainsail Lodging and Development of Tampa to oversee property management and rental operations.

April 1, 2026

Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

The first stage of construction has begun on a new 208-unit community on Vanderbilt Beach Road.

Former Fort Myers motorcycle dealership sells for $5.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a major Tampa development gets a new addition, Sarasota townhouses are coming, and a Captiva resort grows.

Former Fort Myers motorcycle dealership sells for $5.5 million

Publix opens third local store in a month

Babcock Ranch shopping center gets refinance

South Seas buys 22-acre artist retreat on Captiva

Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

St. Pete entrepreneur aims to outsmart AI algorithms with startup

Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

Sarasota County charter flight firm aims to quadruple volume in 2026

Bradenton restaurant to open second spot, in south Sarasota County

Tampa tire store franchisor rolls into new brands, buys a restaurant

Pizzeria closes on Main Street in Sarasota

First Watch terminates COO amid restructuring

Wealth management firm relocates in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota angel investor group doubles in size, seeks local startups

IncredibleBank opening new branch in Cape Coral

Downtown Clearwater project obtains $160 million in financing

Sarasota Doctors Hospital names new COO

Tampa health tech company hires new CEO

BayCare to open new urgent care in eastern Hillsborough

Former Fort Myers motorcycle dealership sells for $5.5 million

Net-zero Cortez community selects company to handle rentals

Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

Sarasota Doctors Hospital names new COO

Babcock Ranch shopping center gets refinance

Report: Childhood poverty pockets remain in region amid Florida decline

Hillsborough to spend $70M on stormwater drainage improvements

Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

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

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

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Former Fort Myers motorcycle dealership sells for $5.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a major Tampa development gets a new addition, Sarasota townhouses are coming, and a Captiva resort grows.

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