Industries

By Jim Stinson
October 3, 2023

Tampa restaurant giant eliminates major position

Bloomin' Brands said in a filing on Tuesday that it has eliminated the position of EVP of casual dining.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
October 3, 2023

Site demolition on $124 million downtown Sarasota project underway

The 16-floor hotel/condo tower on Main Street will offer two restaurants. It's expected to be completed in March 2026.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Amanda Postma
October 2, 2023

Manatee County port absolved of involvement in oil spill

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its investigation after samples of oil from SeaPort Manatee didn't match that found in the spill.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 2, 2023

Tampa REIT pays $59.95 million for Chicago medical building

Sila Realty continues to grow with purchase of Loyola University Medical Center-run facility.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
October 2, 2023

Luxury condo developer closes on $37M deal for downtown Sarasota property

Property Markets Group and financial partners complete the purchase of blocks 1 and 9 in the Quay.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Steven Benna
October 2, 2023

Top commercial real estate transactions for Sept. 5-11 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A North Manatee County vacant land deal for nearly $22 million highlights the week in transactions.

Transactions

By Andrew Warfield
October 1, 2023

Sarasota County breaks ground on $74M administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 1, 2023

Sarasota County manufacturer sells more than 110,000-square-foot facility

In the week's top commercial real estate news, works to start on 4 million-square-foot development, a shopping center buyer gets $16.5 million in financing, and more apartments in Port Charlotte.

Florida

By Jim Stinson
September 30, 2023

St. Petersburg insurance company partners with Texas firm

Stahl and Associates partners with large Lone Star insurance firm to capture more of Florida's market.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
September 29, 2023

Chicken fast-casual franchise expands into Sarasota

The Slim Chickens restaurant is expected to hire 75 employees.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
September 29, 2023

Tampa Bay business leaders complete Caribbean trade mission

Global Tampa Bay pulled about $15.8 million in sales during trip to Dominican Republic.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
September 29, 2023

Sons take over leadership of prominent Sarasota real estate brokerage

Loyd Robbins has given way to the next generation in the business his father, Harry, started in 1971. "We take this responsibility seriously," says Kevin Robbins, oldest of the new leaders.