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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 11, 2026
Tampa's CRA again delays vote on $100M funding for new Rays ballpark

The vote was rescheduled for August, though several members pushed — and will continue pushing — to delay it further.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 11, 2026
Report: Two hospitals in region warned by White House for failing to post prices

The hospitals, despite the warnings, have some information online.

  • Florida
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 11, 2026
$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

Jonathan Ith has run Chick-fil-A Creekwood for the past 25 years and is excited for a bigger and better opportunity he was offered.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 10, 2026
1,000 homes planned for new Lakewood Ranch community

EverCreek will be a 464-acre residential development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 10, 2026
Appointment-only liquor store proposed in downtown Sarasota

The Wine Concierge would be on the ground floor of a condominium building fronting Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 10, 2026
Estero's Coconut Point getting a Shake Shack and other new tenants

The popular New York eatery is opening at the local open air mall next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 10, 2026
115-location coffee chain to add spot in $800M south St. Pete project

The Florida-based coffee chain has signed a long-term lease for a new cafe in the Sky Town development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 10, 2026
Commercial, industrial door repair company opens Sarasota service center

Vortex Doors specializes in the installation and repair of commercial and industrial doors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2026
Nominate a superstar for the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue

The deadline is July 10.

  • Florida
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2026
Siesta Key estate returns to the market at nearly $30M after slight price drop

A Siesta Key estate that was originally listed in 2024 has returned to the market at just less than $30 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 9, 2026
Longboat Key resort's $177,600 stay includes caviar-topped hot dogs

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is offering a one-of-a-kind holiday package to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial in July.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 9, 2026
$3B SWFL nonprofit health care system names CEO

Ben Spence will become the president and CEO of Lee Health in October.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 9, 2026
Community Foundation Tampa Bay leader announces retirement

Marlene Spalten will continue to lead the organization through June 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 9, 2026
Minnesota buyer borrows $30.5M for Fort Myers industrial property

The Meridian Business Center, which is nearly 97% leased, was completed in 2024.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 9, 2026
First Watch names new CFO

The daytime dining company has added a new leader to its C-suite.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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