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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 26, 2026
Sarasota County OKs $1.6M economic development contract — sans conflict

With none of the political drama of the past, the Sarasota County Commission approves the Economic Development Corpo. contract for fiscal year 2027.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 23, 2026
Pasco County retail properties — including Dutch Bros. — sell for $6.5 million

The two properties on State Road 54 were bought by a Lutz investor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 22, 2026
Florida nonprofit hospital group surpasses $20B, raises profit margin

AdventHealth has been growing in Charlotte and Pasco counties, among other parts of the region.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 22, 2026
Big ideas percolate at St. Pete tech events, from robotaxis to living forever

ARK Invest predicts that emerging technologies will transform the global economy over the next decade.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 22, 2026
Olde Naples Hotel opens off Third Street South

The 109-room hotel in Naples blends legacy touches with modern amenities.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 22, 2026
Tampa-based THC beverage designed for athletic recovery, alcohol fatigue

Entrepreneurs Stephen Samson and Jay Ashton have created Last Rep, the first THC-based seltzer designed for athletic recovery and hydration.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 21, 2026
Rays stadium deal in question as Tampa elected leaders express grave concerns

The city's governing body narrowly approved one measure and delayed a second. 'I would urge you to let us continue the conversations,' a team exec said. 'Don't send the Rays out of Tampa.'

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 21, 2026
Longtime Tampa diner to close for brand refresh

Tampa restaurant Daily Eats will temporarily close on June 15 before reopening as a new restaurant concept.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 21, 2026
Affordable housing developer sues Sarasota County over $1M in rescinded funds

A more than $22 million affordable housing project is under pressure after Sarasota County pulled $1 million in funding, the developer says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2026
The Business Observer Top Entrepreneur luncheon — the event in photos

Over 200 people attended the annual event.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 21, 2026
Wine, whiskey bar opens in Fort Myers

Vybe offers a curated wine and whiskey list, cocktails and chef-driven dishes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 21, 2026
New entertainment district, music venue coming to Tampa’s Water Street

If approved by city officials, construction could begin in early 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 21, 2026
New hotel will complete three-facility campus at SRQ airport

The Sarasota Planning Board has approved a new Kompose Hotel to bring the total number of rooms on SRQ airport property to 300.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 21, 2026
Lakeland documentarian captures the world of competitive lightsaber duels

Filmmaker Matthew Wiatt’s documentary "Saber" is a story of duels and discovering community in unexpected places.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 20, 2026
Bradenton RV dealer gets partner, $60 million infusion

The Motorcoach Store and Millennium Luxury Coaches are merging in deal called "a unification."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 26, 2026
Sarasota County OKs $1.6M economic development contract — sans conflict
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  • May 23, 2026
Pasco County retail properties — including Dutch Bros. — sell for $6.5 million
3
  • May 22, 2026
Florida nonprofit hospital group surpasses $20B, raises profit margin
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  • May 22, 2026
Big ideas percolate at St. Pete tech events, from robotaxis to living forever
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  • May 22, 2026
Olde Naples Hotel opens off Third Street South

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