Industries

By Anastasia Dawson
January 21, 2026

Prominent Tampa financial adviser, philanthropist dead at 57

Stephen Segundo was well known for both his expert financial advice as principal of Private Wealth Group and his heart for family, friendship and making his community a better place.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By 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

By Elizabeth King
January 21, 2026

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens in Sarasota County

The restaurant known for its submarine sandwiches is located on South Tamiami Trail.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
January 21, 2026

NCH announces $350M women's and children's care expansion in Naples

A new four-story, 156,000-square-foot women's and children's center will be built at NCH North Hospital in Naples through a collaboration with Miami's Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By S.T. Cardinal
January 21, 2026

Longboat office building, on site of new restaurant concept, to be demolished

The demolition of Harbour Square is planned as a first step in the plans for 1905 Family of Restaurant's Buccaneer Restaurant concept.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 20, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough College get go-ahead to start negotiations

The discussions will center on the team building a new ballpark on the 113-acre site of the college in Tampa along with moving the school’s operation to a College District on the site.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
January 20, 2026

Sarasota County acquires park-adjacent parcel for $750K

The nearly 0.5-acre property will become part of Indian Mound Park in Englewood.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
January 20, 2026

Marriott-branded hotel breaks ground in Wellen Park

The 149-room Wellmar hotel will feature event space and a rooftop restaurant in south Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
January 19, 2026

Build-to-rent townhouse community underway in Venice

A new development under construction will deliver 50 townhomes to south Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 19, 2026

Fort Myers Beach cottages being rebuilt, will start at $2.6M

Construction has begun on the site of the Cottages of Paradise Point. The new homes will meet new resiliency standards and will be sold rather than rented.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By 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

By 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 Louis Llovio
January 16, 2026

College to discuss Tampa Bay Rays' plans to build stadium on campus

The trustees of Hillsborough Community College are scheduled to discuss plans from the baseball team to build a new ballpark on the school's property.