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News

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 26, 2026
Texas firm lands leasing contract for 115,000-square-foot Tampa office building

Stream Realty Partners has been charged with finding a tenant, or tenants, for the property in the city’s Westshore district.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 26, 2026
Lee County live entertainment venue sold

Amy Ginsburg takes ownership of Cape Cabaret Sept. 1 and plans to retain the venue’s staff and programming while bringing in more touring artists and cultural events.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 25, 2026
Developer secures financing for $39M Pasco affordable housing project

The money will go toward the second phase of Ekos at Bayonet Point, a 360-unit multifamily development under construction.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 25, 2026
Naples home inspection company expands into Midwest

Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections, founded in 2015 by hotel sales executive-turned-entrepreneur Joe Nugent, is expanding its national licensing program into Indiana.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 25, 2026
Report: Home sales rise in region while inventory continues to drop

New data from CoStar’s Homes.com shows that when compared to last year residential real estate sales along the Gulf Coast were mostly strong in July.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 25, 2026
Study: Selmon Expressway saves commuters nearly 30 hours a year

USF researchers found the toll road has generated $2.1 billion for the Tampa Bay economy and provides quicker access to nearly 65,000 additional jobs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 24, 2026
Naples standalone Shake Shack readies to open

The burger chain will open its second standalone location along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Sep. 4.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 24, 2026
Feld Entertainment signs 10-year Disney contract

The Manatee County-based company and The Walt Disney Co. have partnered in Disney On Ice for 45 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 24, 2026
Sarasota County to cut ribbon on $100M administration building

Commissioners are holding their first board meeting Tuesday in the new county building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 24, 2026
AdventHealth expands Tampa Bay therapy dog team with three new puppies

Pilot and Skye will join their father, Wilbur, in comforting hospital patients and employees, while their littermate Boots serves with Pasco County Fire Rescue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2026
Bali-style home listed for $17.65M in Siesta Key

A Balinese-style estate with 700 feet of Sarasota Bay shoreline on Siesta Key is for sale, priced at $17.65 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 22, 2026
Tampa homeowners turn to backyard units as housing costs climb

City rule changes have led 28 property owners to pursue accessory dwelling units, but only seven have completed construction.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 21, 2026
Fort Myers medical office sells for $1 million

The doctor who purchased the office condominium plans to use some of the space and lease the rest.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 21, 2026
New restaurant opens at University Town Center

Just Salad opened recently, while another healthy option is coming soon nearby.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 21, 2026
Tennis legend Mike Bryan sells St. Pete Beach home for $2.35 million

The house on Boca Ciega Bay near The Don Cesar Hotel was bought by a Minnesota couple.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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