Business Observer

Entrepreneurs

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 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.

Health Care

March 6, 2026

AdventHealth nearing completion of Pasco medical office building

The new 35,000-square-foot facility is expected to open to the public this fall.

March 5, 2026

Sarasota lab to pay $980K over kickback, false claims allegations

The laboratory paid a marketing service for referrals of Medicare beneficiaries, prosecutors say.

March 3, 2026

Lee Health clinic in Babcock Ranch grows

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

Residential Real Estate

March 5, 2026

Prominent Midwest auto dealer's Naples condo hits market for $15M

The unit is in the The Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Beach.

March 4, 2026

$63M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Naples

Ekos Creekside will be the first development in Collier County delivered under Florida's Live Local Act, according to a statement.

March 4, 2026

Home outside downtown Sarasota sells for $14.75 million

The property on Sarasota Bay offers more than 6,700 square feet and five bedrooms.

Despite store closures, there's hope for retail in 2026

Tariff-driven economic turmoil that's partially led to a heavy stream of store closings has an entrepreneurial flip side: opportunity.

Waves Boat & Social Club recharts course with Stickney sale pending

Nordstrom Rack sets Sarasota store opening date

Despite store closures, there's hope for retail in 2026

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

Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

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

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

AdventHealth nearing completion of Pasco medical office building

Sarasota lab to pay $980K over kickback, false claims allegations

Lee Health clinic in Babcock Ranch grows

Prominent Midwest auto dealer's Naples condo hits market for $15M

$63M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Naples

Home outside downtown Sarasota sells for $14.75 million

Prominent Midwest auto dealer's Naples condo hits market for $15M

Sarasota lab to pay $980K over kickback, false claims allegations

Cement supplier expanding at Port Tampa Bay, bringing 25 jobs

Dalí Museum plans $65M expansion

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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Tariff-driven economic turmoil that's partially led to a heavy stream of store closings has an entrepreneurial flip side: opportunity.

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