Industries

By Steven Benna
April 4, 2022

Transactions March 29 to April 4

Lee County multifamily deal for $89.7 million leads transactions.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
April 4, 2022

Hertz expands EV program with agreement to buy 65,000 vehicles from Polestar

The Estero-based rental car giant partners with second manufacturer as it grows its electric vehicle program

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Business Observer Staff
April 4, 2022

Social services nonprofit expands with new Venice location

After seeing an uptick in need throughout the Venice area, JFCS of the Suncoast opened the new location in response.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2022

Former CEO joins Venice nonprofit in new role

Kameron Partridge Hodgens will now work side-by-side with Jennifer Johnston, the new director of community leadership.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2022

Raymond James to acquire New Jersey firm

Jersey City, N.J.-based SumRidge Partners has agreed to be acquired by Raymond James and will be part of the St. Petersburg, Florida, firm's fixed income capital markets division.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
April 1, 2022

New Sarasota-based law firm president outlines ambitious goals

Painted as a calm, reliable leader, Telese Zuberer steps into the president role at Icard Merrill with ease.

By Amanda Postma
April 1, 2022

Sarasota entrepreneur jumps at new franchise opportunity

From rock star drummer to cancer survivor, Michael Tucci has seen (almost) it all. His latest challenge: finding the just-right space to open an indoor trampoline park in Sarasota.

Commercial Real Estate

By Louis Llovio
April 1, 2022

Sarasota firm to manage 120-property national portfolio

SVN Advisory in Sarasota lands deal to manage commercial real estate portfolio for national health care provider.

Commercial Real Estate

By Louis Llovio
April 1, 2022

One stop shopping: Sale of building materials raise money for affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity ReStores offer treasures for collectors and supply-chain-strapped contractors alike.

Commercial Real Estate

By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Recruitment drive: Tech entrepreneur envisions a better way to hire

Tampa, Florida-based entrepreneur Vaishnavi More created Archslate, a new kind of job-search website for the architecture, engineering and construction industry.

Technology

By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Constructive decision: Female executive finds her niche in an expected role

Jessica Tomaselli’s plan for a career in interior design fizzled out, so she took a chance on a male-dominated industry: construction. Now she’s leading by example as the industry takes strides to reach more women.

Development

By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Balancing act: Young lawyer wants to change the industry's workaholic culture

Anisha Patel, an associate at Hill Ward Henderson who specializes in commercial litigation, was recently elected president of the Florida Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division.

By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Competitive fires flare up over alleged poaching of doctors, patients

A pair of Tampa Bay area health care firms fought a years-long legal battle over noncompete agreements. The result, beyond a $3.3 million payout, can teach employers valuable lessons.