Industries

By Elizabeth King
October 30, 2025

State College of Florida breaks ground on $40M Parrish campus

The campus in north Manatee County will provide general education courses, preparing students for universities or the workforce.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
October 30, 2025

City of Tampa launches virtual inspections for homeowners, contractors

Builders and homeowners can now use the VuSpex smartphone app to conduct virtual building inspections on the spot.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Eric Garwood
October 29, 2025

Investigators look into disappearance of $200,000 from Sarasota Little League

The league president calls the loss a "betrayal" and seeks donations for spring season.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 29, 2025

Cape Coral shopping center back on market — 3 months after being sold

A Midwestern investor who closed on the purchase of Merchant Plaza has put it back on the market with a $900,000 bump.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
October 29, 2025

256-unit apartment complex under construction in Manatee County

Alton Sarasota, a garden-style apartment community project from Kolter, is located on 63rd Avenue near Prospect Road.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
October 29, 2025

Tampa Bay wins rights to host 2029 college football national championship

The College Football Playoff national championship game will be played at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 22, 2029, making Tampa the fourth city to ever host the event twice.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2025

Share your AI hits (and misses) with the Business Observer

The Business Observer will be writing about how businesses and nonprofits use AI and ChatGPT for a host of work, both big and small.

Florida

By Jeff Brandes
October 29, 2025

Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

No business can flourish if it changes leaders every two years. But that’s Florida’s Legislature. Twelve-years terms would breed better, smarter results.

Opinion

By Louis Llovio
October 28, 2025

Fort Myers specialty contractor kicks off $22M expansion, renovation

B&I Contractors is doubling its real estate footprint and tripling its manufacturing space.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
October 28, 2025

City of Tampa breaks ground on $57M Riverwalk expansion

City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the West River BUILD project, which will add another 2 miles to the Tampa Riverwalk along the west bank of the Hillsborough River.