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Louis Llovio
June 7, 2026

Fort Myers land sells to Wisconsin Culver's hamburger franchisee

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a former bakery is up for sale in Sarasota, a North Carolina developer buys land for apartments in Pasco, and a Clearwater CRE firm lands a Tampa client.

Florida

By Unicoat Industrial Roofing Corporation
June 5, 2026

Why Roof System Selection Matters in Coastal Florida

An 18-story Gulf Coast condo needed a roof built to withstand Florida's harsh coastal weather. See how a modern SPF roofing system delivered durability, wind resistance, and long-term protection.

Florida

Report: AI projected to add $100B to Florida GDP in a decade

Even as some worries percolate, some 2 million Florida small businesses are likely already using AI, the organization says.

Florida

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Business Observer Staff
June 1, 2026

From a retired CEO of Tupperware to a start beer exec: May on 'From the Corner Office'

Guests in May also included a hotel general manager and a nonprofit counseling CEO.

Florida

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Louis Llovio
May 31, 2026

Charlotte County industrial site opens at Babcock Ranch

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Pasco retail properties sell, an old-style Naples hotel opens, and Tampa nears its workforce housing goal.

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Louis Llovio
May 26, 2026

Tampa CRA spends $4 million to convert workforce apartments

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a finance firm re-ups and expands, and an industrial portfolio sells to a shopping center developer.

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Business Observer Staff
May 21, 2026

The Business Observer Top Entrepreneur luncheon — the event in photos

Over 200 people attended the annual event.

Florida

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Louis Llovio
May 19, 2026

Allegiant boosts nonstop routes out of Punta Gorda, St. Pete-Clearwater

The discount airline is adding a total of eight new destinations at four Florida airports.

Florida

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Louis Llovio
May 17, 2026

Fort Myers land zoned for single-family houses sold

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota office property sells, an investor buys a low-income apartment complex in Tampa, and construction starts on a hotel at a Fort Myers mall.

Florida

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Mark Gordon
May 15, 2026

Path to success starts with guts: The 2026 Top Entrepreneurs

The 2026 Top Entrepreneurs, combined, form a billion-dollar economic engine with thousands of employees. One thing this group isn't? Timid.

Florida

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By Ron Starner
May 14, 2026

Noted site selection exec on why Florida’s future looks nothing like its past

The New York-to-St. Pete exodus continues unabated. One local exec says his firm believes St. Pete "will become the next Austin." He adds: "We've stopped hiring in New York."

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Louis Llovio
May 12, 2026

Retailers saved from penny turmoil as DeSantis signs rounding bill

A Florida Senate bill approved nearly unanimously in the Legislature allows retailers to round cash transactions as pennies disappear.

Florida

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Steven Benna
May 11, 2026

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $94 million downtown Tampa office building sale leads the week in transactions.

Transactions

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Louis Llovio
May 11, 2026

Texas developer pays $6.5M for Hillsborough land, plans industrial park

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Bradenton workforce housing project gets a loan, a historic St. Pete Beach hotel sells, and a Cape Coral retail center changes hands.

Florida

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Anastasia Dawson
May 7, 2026

Report: Florida ranks No. 7 nationally in hospital safety

The new report by The Leapfrog Group shows 81 Florida hospitals earned “A” ratings for patient safety.

Florida

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Fort Myers land sells to Wisconsin Culver's hamburger franchisee

Why Roof System Selection Matters in Coastal Florida

Report: AI projected to add $100B to Florida GDP in a decade

From a retired CEO of Tupperware to a start beer exec: May on 'From the Corner Office'

Charlotte County industrial site opens at Babcock Ranch

Tampa CRA spends $4 million to convert workforce apartments

The Business Observer Top Entrepreneur luncheon — the event in photos

Allegiant boosts nonstop routes out of Punta Gorda, St. Pete-Clearwater

Fort Myers land zoned for single-family houses sold

Path to success starts with guts: The 2026 Top Entrepreneurs

Noted site selection exec on why Florida’s future looks nothing like its past

Retailers saved from penny turmoil as DeSantis signs rounding bill

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Texas developer pays $6.5M for Hillsborough land, plans industrial park

Report: Florida ranks No. 7 nationally in hospital safety

$50M east Manatee renewable gas plant breaks ground

University of Tampa president to step down

Sarasota County sees spike in $10M-plus home sales

Baltimore firm buys Sprouts-anchored Pinellas shopping center

Pinellas County TV studio on the market

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