Florida

Louis Llovio
January 30, 2026

Bankrupt Saks closing stores in Pasco, Manatee and Collier

The luxury retailer is shutting down most of its discount Off 5th stores as it deals with more than $1 billion in debt.

Florida

Louis Llovio
January 25, 2026

Tampa investor pays $43 million for Oklahoma hospital

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a former radio station property is bought by Arizona chain, a developer borrows $34.5 million for two Sarasota projects, and a Lakeland mall gets an IV lounge.

Florida

Elizabeth King
January 23, 2026

Report: Florida leads nation in new business creation

Nearly 700,000 new businesses were formed in Florida in 2025, a new report says.

Florida

Louis Llovio
January 21, 2026

Day care chain looks to add nine locations between Pasco and Fort Myers

Florida-based The Learning Experience is expanding statewide in the next two years with corporate- and franchise-owned locations.

Florida

Business Observer Staff
January 19, 2026

Nominations open for Business Observer's 2026 Top Contractors issue

Enter now to be in the issue — digital and print — scheduled to be published in March.

Florida

Louis Llovio
January 18, 2026

$6.8 billion redevelopment plan gains supporters

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Florida Citizens' rates dropping nearly 10%, a $15 million renovation finishes in Naples, and a church buys a former radio station property in Tampa.

Florida

By Norlee Group
January 16, 2026

Norlee Group: Full-Service Solutions, United by One Vision

Founded with a clear mission to raise the standard in electrical contracting, Norlee Group (NLG) is built on a foundation of integrity, quality, and lasting relationships.

Sponsored Content

DeSantis says Florida Citizens insurance rates to fall as much as 10%

The governor and Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation say reforms have led to falling rates as the industry rebounds in the state.

Florida

Elizabeth King
January 13, 2026

7 Gulf Coast master-planned communities among top 50 in US

John Burns Research & Consulting ranks the country's top master-planned communities based on 2025 sales.

Florida

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Louis Llovio
January 11, 2026

$1B mixed-use project signs up new investor

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a homebuilder plans for 2,200 new homes in SWFL, affordable housing for seniors opens in Pinellas County, and a home/garden retailer expands into Venice.

Florida

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Business Observer Staff
January 7, 2026

Fort Myers, Sarasota and Tampa hospitals gain Forbes' recognition

The magazine's 2026 Top Hospitals list includes three in the region with five stars.

Florida

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Elizabeth King
January 5, 2026

Florida ranks No. 2 among growth states for 2025

The Sunshine State was a hot destination for inbound migration in 2025, according to do-it-yourself moving company U-Haul.

Florida

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Louis Llovio
January 2, 2026

Study: Florida among most expensive states to buy property

At nearly $700,000 per acre, it would take the average Floridian saving 30% of their salary 41.95 years to afford an acre.

Florida

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Anastasia Dawson, Beth Luberecki, Elizabeth King, Louis Llovio, Mark Gordon
January 2, 2026

26 ways organizations use AI to be better at business

Some call it cool. Some call it creepy. AI can be a bit of both, but a certainty lies amid the confusion: The technology has a future-is-know ability to redefine how nearly any business does business.

Florida

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Business Observer Staff
January 1, 2026

Entrepreneurs, billion-dollar execs and a city councilwoman: December on 'From the Corner Office'

Some of the key insights and pieces of wisdom bits from the past month of the Business Observer's podcast, "From the Corner Office."

Florida

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Bankrupt Saks closing stores in Pasco, Manatee and Collier

Tampa investor pays $43 million for Oklahoma hospital

Report: Florida leads nation in new business creation

Day care chain looks to add nine locations between Pasco and Fort Myers

Nominations open for Business Observer's 2026 Top Contractors issue

$6.8 billion redevelopment plan gains supporters

Norlee Group: Full-Service Solutions, United by One Vision

DeSantis says Florida Citizens insurance rates to fall as much as 10%

7 Gulf Coast master-planned communities among top 50 in US

$1B mixed-use project signs up new investor

Fort Myers, Sarasota and Tampa hospitals gain Forbes' recognition

Florida ranks No. 2 among growth states for 2025

Study: Florida among most expensive states to buy property

26 ways organizations use AI to be better at business

Entrepreneurs, billion-dollar execs and a city councilwoman: December on 'From the Corner Office'

Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

$300K Bradenton EDC contract up for vote in Manatee

27 Gulf Coast companies ranked among fastest growing in Southeast

Tampa tire store franchisor rolls into new brands, buys a restaurant

Tickets on sale for Business Observer's flagship event: Top Entrepreneur Luncheon

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