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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

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.

February 20, 2026

Medical office building in east Manatee County sells for $3.6M

The 14,400-square-foot building was fully occupied.

February 19, 2026

Sarasota fertility company closes $760K clinic acquisition deal

Family Beginning of Indiana is now part of Invo Fertility Inc.

Residential Real Estate

February 22, 2026

Report: Florida ranks No. 2 in statewide foreclosure pressure

Kind House Buyers report finds some unkind data when it comes to the Sunshine State housing index.

February 19, 2026

$63M housing complex in Tampa delivers nearly 400 affordable units

Canopy at West River offers 384 homes for residents earning between 22% and 80% of the area’s median income.

February 17, 2026

New Bonita Springs condo offers 'resort within a resort'

The developer of Infinity at The Colony provides amenities in a country club setting.

New USF president kicks off tenure with energy, promises — and selfies

Tuesday was USF President Moez Limayem’s first day on the job — a day spent engaging with students, faculty and community members.

Prolific Atlanta multifamily developer buys Fort Myers land

Fort Myers portfolio sells for $30 million

Port Charlotte industrial portfolio gets nearly $4 million refinancing

Medical office building in east Manatee County sells for $3.6M

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

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

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

Two Wendy's coming to Manatee amid nationwide cutback

Japanese 'hidden chef's counter' restaurant opening at UTC

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

Tampa firm invests $5.5M into Sarasota townhome project

Veteran bankers see opportunity amid surge of industry consolidation

Large Tampa CPA firm promotes pair to shareholder role

Retired attorney, family donate $10M to Naples hospital

Medical office building in east Manatee County sells for $3.6M

Sarasota fertility company closes $760K clinic acquisition deal

Report: Florida ranks No. 2 in statewide foreclosure pressure

$63M housing complex in Tampa delivers nearly 400 affordable units

New Bonita Springs condo offers 'resort within a resort'

Port Charlotte industrial portfolio gets nearly $4 million refinancing

Medical office building in east Manatee County sells for $3.6M

El Greco to return in south Sarasota

Sarasota fertility company closes $760K clinic acquisition deal

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

Leaders can help promote humble confidence, erase impostor syndrome

The peril and promise of siblings in a family business

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New USF president kicks off tenure with energy, promises — and selfies

Tuesday was USF President Moez Limayem’s first day on the job — a day spent engaging with students, faculty and community members.

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