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By Elizabeth King
May 6, 2025

Penthouse at Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay, lists for $12.6M

While the condominium is still being built, the developer put a luxury penthouse on the market.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
May 6, 2025

Report: New Tampa, Fort Myers apartments are shrinking

As apartments grow across the country, those in six of eight Florida cities studied got smaller in the past 10 years.

Florida

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By Lesley Dwyer
May 5, 2025

Former Manatee administrator, AeroVanti CEO facing new charges

The charges against Scott Hopes have been updated after his legal team argued original charges were not specific enough.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Lesley Dwyer
May 5, 2025

Manatee County considers buying $23.5M building out east

Staff is proposing to move the administration building to Lakewood Ranch.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
May 5, 2025

Tampa student housing community owner obtains nearly $100M loan

The New York owner of the complex near the University of Tampa financed the property after completing the work last year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
May 5, 2025

Report: Cities in Sarasota, Lee lead nation in new apartment permits

As the number permits issued for multifamily units fall nationwide, the Gulf Coast metro areas continue to be active.

Florida

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By Elizabeth King
May 5, 2025

Sarasota luxury condo project marks two milestones

The Owen was topped off recently, and a new sales gallery is opening to market the condos on Golden Gate Point.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
May 5, 2025

Sarasota fencing company brings hospitality mindset to business

The co-founders of Level Up Fencing met while working in the restaurant industry and see their goal as providing excellent customer service.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
May 4, 2025

As neighbors keep fighting, Captiva’s South Seas plans grand reopening

In the week's top commercial real estate news, affordable housing units are coming to North Port, Tampa issues RFPs to redevelop a portion of its downtown, and a replica of the Oval office can be yours.

Florida

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By Elizabeth King
May 3, 2025

Animal ER of University Park moves to bigger facility, adds 24/7 service

The emergency veterinary care clinic grew its staff and made capital investments along with relocating into a larger space.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
May 2, 2025

Venice aviation repair company acquired for $50M

Turbine Weld Industries of Venice was acquired by VSE Corporation of Miramar.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
May 2, 2025

Paris manufacturer with Tampa subsidiary raises $39M in funding

SafeHeal, a medical device company, received financing from investor Solar Eclipse, new investors Gideon Strategic Partners and M&L Healthcare, part of M&L Group and returning investors Sofinnova Partners.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
May 2, 2025

Fast-casual franchisee grows to four SoFresh stores in region

"I like the challenge," says entrepreneur William Wolf, who started out as a professional gamer and recently turned around an underperforming restaurant in a matter of months. One lesson? Put customer service first.