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By Elizabeth King
February 3, 2026

Landmark downtown Sarasota hotel torn down for new project

The 1000 Boulevard of the Arts tower will contain a hotel, while another condominium will be developed on the former Hyatt Regency site.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
February 2, 2026

Tampa Bay builder seeks to build 41 townhomes near downtown Sarasota

A new proposal for 41 townhomes is breathing new life into a partially built and then demolished multifamily project on Aspinwall Street in Sarasota.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
January 31, 2026

Tampa Bay architects predict slower real estate growth in 2026

A survey of Tampa Bay area architects predicts real estate development will continue in 2026 but at a slower pace due to high interest rates and tariffs.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 28, 2026

Largo seeks developer to build residential, retail, office spaces at city center

As a new City Hall complex nears completion, the Pinellas County city is seeking developers to remake its current 14-acre government campus, including an option allowing police and emergency operations to remain.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
January 28, 2026

Swiss aircraft maker begins work on $60M SRQ airport facility

The Pilatus Aircraft CEO says "wealth is moving out of California and into Florida," one reason why the firm intends to invest up to $200 million in its long-term project at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
January 26, 2026

Construction to begin soon on UTampa's largest-ever academic facility

The University of Tampa will begin construction of a new Science Center along the Hillsborough River this spring.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
January 23, 2026

7-story senior living facility coming to downtown Sarasota

Construction recently began at The Reserve Sarasota, which will offer independent and assisted living residences as well as memory care units.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
January 23, 2026

Tampa developer names new president

Former Laine Development CEO Alissa Sieben has been hired as president of Souza Development.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 22, 2026

High-end Tampa home remodeling firm expanding into Orlando, plans 70 jobs

Revive Design and Renovation is currently converting a former vegan restaurant in the Orlando market into its new 5,000-square-foot showroom.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By S.T. Cardinal
January 21, 2026

Longboat office building, on site of new restaurant concept, to be demolished

The demolition of Harbour Square is planned as a first step in the plans for 1905 Family of Restaurant's Buccaneer Restaurant concept.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
January 20, 2026

Marriott-branded hotel breaks ground in Wellen Park

The 149-room Wellmar hotel will feature event space and a rooftop restaurant in south Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
January 19, 2026

Nominations open for Business Observer's 2026 Top Contractors issue

Enter now to be in the issue — digital and print — scheduled to be published in March.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
January 15, 2026

Sarasota Station breaks ground, marking city’s first Live Local project

A Sarasota developer is building 202 apartments for workforce housing.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 12, 2026

Support grows for $6.8B Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment

Local groups and national companies are publicly supporting a plan by Ark Ellis Horus to redevelop the district where Tropicana Field now stands.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 9, 2026

Naples country club completes $15M, '2.0' renovation project

Countryside Golf & Country Club project was also under budget.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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