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News

    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 9, 2025
SWFL bank surpasses $500M in assets in five years

Cogent Bank now has six locations in the region, from Clearwater to Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2025
Sarasota luxury bayfront condo tower opens sales office

Sales of the 70 luxury Mira Mar Residences, which start at $3.8 million, will fund the restoration of the historic Mira Mar building along South Palm Avenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2025
$30M affordable housing project breaks ground in Manatee County

Cedar Cove is a project by Blue Sky Communities and CASL designed to help families emerging from homelessness.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2025
Naples investor buys 14-property Southwest Florida portfolio for $12M

The nearly 145,000-square-foot portfolio includes properties in Fort Myers and Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 8, 2025
Sarasota Memorial plans $82.5M rehab center at Venice hospital

The new pavilion at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus in Venice is expected to open in 2028.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • October 8, 2025
Private wellness, pickleball club coming to South Tampa

The Bath & Racquet House promises to combine “wellness, sport, social lifestyle and longevity medicine” into one location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 7, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays' new owners commit to new ballpark by 2029

The new ownership group says the key to building a sustainable, winning team starts with ballpark and 100-acre development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 7, 2025
New Mote aquarium opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • October 7, 2025
Eastern Polk County to get new ER facility

Construction on the new stand-alone emergency facility, located in Davenport, is expected to begin next year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 7, 2025
Hoffmann Family of Cos. acquires Naples marine tourism business

The Naples conglomerate purchased Pure Florida, which specializes in such activities as dolphin tours and personal watercraft rentals.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 7, 2025
Miami company acquires Bradenton pediatric practice

Pediatrica Health Group has purchased Scarano and Taylor Pediatrics in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 7, 2025
Tampa Publix-anchored shopping center included in $260M financing

The local center was part of a 10-property portfolio that sold for nearly $400 million earlier this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 7, 2025
SWFL gourmet food business names new CEO

Bill Bennett had been CEO of Bonita Springs-based Innovative Food Holdings since early 2025.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 6, 2025
Pasco County Target sets opening date

The retailer's new 147,000-square-foot store is opening at the Grove at Wesley Chapel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 6, 2025
Texas investor pays $3 million for Cape Coral dental office

The Lee County property with a long-term lease was bought by a suburban Dallas investor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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