News

Mark Gordon, Louis Llovio
October 13, 2025

Behind-the-scenes look at the $6.8B Gas Plant proposal

An opportunistic and entrepreneurial group takes on a decades-old, confounding development challenge in an historic — and historically overlooked — swath of downtown St. Pete.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 12, 2025

Work is underway at Pasco County development with 2,100 residences

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a pair of lots are sold in Venice, a mall property is sold in Fort Myers, and a shopping center in Tampa is included in a major finance package.

Florida

Anastasia Dawson
October 10, 2025

Survey: Traffic delays come from (some) unexpected issues

A new survey from Tampa-based Mobilization Funding reveals a perception gap between the public and construction professionals, and highlights how payment timing turns short setbacks into long delays.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
October 10, 2025

Steakhouse chain coming to Naples to create 150 jobs

Connors Steak & Seafood plans to open its Naples restaurant in the first quarter of 2026.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
October 10, 2025

Sarasota apartment secures $204M in refinancing

The developer of Aster & Links estimates it will save millions of dollars after refinancing the project.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
October 10, 2025

Tampa financial firm adding staff, expanding space as it mulls a move

Wealth Warden Partners says it has leased additional office space as it prepares to go on a hiring spree.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 9, 2025

Miami Beach pickleball chain to open new club in Fort Myers

PickleRage has leased a 42,000-square-foot space on McGregor Boulevard.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
October 9, 2025

Manatee County to convert gas into marketable energy

The county will use methane gas from its Lena Road landfill.

Manatee-Sarasota

Anastasia Dawson
October 9, 2025

Builder to begin work on 877-home community in south Sarasota County

Homebuilder Taylor Morrison will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 10 for Esplanade at Wellen Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

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

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.