Industries

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

By Monica Roman Gagnier
June 8, 2026

Landmark Sarasota museum leader announces retirement

Steven High has led the museum founded by circus magnate John Ringling and now administered by Florida State University since 2011.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
June 8, 2026

182-unit workforce housing complex opens in Bradenton

Rent at The Nest at Robin’s Apartments starts at $1,170 a month.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 8, 2026

Former Oakes Farms exec’s sentencing delayed again

Steven A. Veneziano Jr., who is facing decades in federal prison, is also involved in a lawsuit where he claims to have committed crimes on behalf of Naples’ businessman and right-wing gadfly Alfie Oakes.

Commercial Real Estate

By Anastasia Dawson
June 8, 2026

Popular NY lifestyle brand to open third Florida store, in Tampa hot spot

The ultra-feminine lifestyle brand LoveShackFancy will move into a storefront in Hyde Park Village.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By 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 Louis Llovio
June 5, 2026

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

The Justice Department calls the story of Patrick Britton-Harr, who charmed investors and local business watchers while systematically defrauding investors and facing federal investigations, a cautionary tale.