Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
October 16, 2026

Report: Florida tops nation in skilled worker demand

Florida ranks first in demand, nearly last for supply when it comes to workers in the skilled trades, according to a new report.

Florida

Elizabeth Djinis
October 16, 2026

$50M family-run SWFL boat business sails into next generation

The Frickes keep on going, now in the second generation of family ownership with Fish Tale Boats.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
October 15, 2026

Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

The Business Observer asked the leaders of Florida TaxWatch and Florida Realtors about the ramifications of the proposed constitutional amendment.

Florida

Business Observer Staff
October 15, 2026

Relive the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue — in photos, videos

The latest class of honorees has a long list of accomplishments.

Florida

Elizabeth Djinis
October 15, 2026

How to get to the bottom — and then the top — of AI search patterns

The speed of AI has created both threats and opportunities for businesses seeking to reach the top of search engines.

Florida

Louis Llovio
October 14, 2026

Work progressing at Naples Airport as it readies for American Airlines

The Collier County airport is getting prepared for the return of commercial service for the first time since 2017.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
October 9, 2026

Florida citrus forecast projects a nearly 25% orange production drop

The 2026–2027 Florida citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows declining production with one exception.

Florida

Elizabeth King
October 8, 2026

Fort Myers historic site to get new welcome center

Two Fort Myers companies have been enlisted to design and build the project.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
October 6, 2026

Latest sentencing delay may be last for former Oakes Farm executive

Steven A. Veneziano Jr., who has been accused in a lawsuit of stealing millions of dollars from his former employers, is facing decades in prison in a case that involves COVID fraud.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
October 5, 2026

Bonita Springs office property sells for first time in nearly 30 years

The two-building office property in Lee County was sold to an investor by a seller whose family built it in 1997.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
October 5, 2026

Naples financial firm makes acquisition, adds two advisers

Capital Wealth Advisors has acquired Neptune Wealth.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
October 5, 2026

Report: Rents used for limits in federal housing program swing across region

Fair market rent calculations are moving in different directions in all of Florida and along the Gulf Coast.

Florida

Steven Benna
October 4, 2026

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

A $79.1 million Pinellas multifamily complex deal paces the week in transactions.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
October 3, 2026

Firm signs $60M contract for work on Lee Health Fort Myers project

The Swedish construction firm Skanska is working on the 53-acre campus that will replace Lee Memorial Hospital.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
October 1, 2026

Crews start initial work on 84-unit Captiva Island residential project

The beachfront project is being built on 12 acres of South Seas’ property at the northernmost tip of the Lee County barrier island.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Report: Florida tops nation in skilled worker demand

$50M family-run SWFL boat business sails into next generation

Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

Relive the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue — in photos, videos

How to get to the bottom — and then the top — of AI search patterns

Work progressing at Naples Airport as it readies for American Airlines

Florida citrus forecast projects a nearly 25% orange production drop

Fort Myers historic site to get new welcome center

Latest sentencing delay may be last for former Oakes Farm executive

Bonita Springs office property sells for first time in nearly 30 years

Naples financial firm makes acquisition, adds two advisers

Report: Rents used for limits in federal housing program swing across region

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

Firm signs $60M contract for work on Lee Health Fort Myers project

Crews start initial work on 84-unit Captiva Island residential project

University of Tampa president to step down

Sarasota County sees spike in $10M-plus home sales

Baltimore firm buys Sprouts-anchored Pinellas shopping center

Pinellas County TV studio on the market

With Hawaiian acquisition, Benderson Development now in 41 states

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