Industries

By Louis Llovio
April 26, 2026

Naples warehouse sells to Fort Lauderdale investor

In the week's top commercial real estate news, an unbuilt Sarasota tower is selling units fast, construction starts on a major academic building in Tampa, and a storage facility changes hands in Manatee.

Florida

By Andrew Warfield
April 25, 2026

Assisted-living facility near downtown Sarasota wins rezoning approval

On second reading, a divided Sarasota City Commission approves Alderman Oaks rezoning without a site plan, opening the door for proposed renovation.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
April 24, 2026

Florida commercial real estate veteran dies at 71

Randy Mercer was known for making deals, community work and a love of music.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
April 24, 2026

The Original Hob Nob Drive-In reopens in Sarasota

The open-air restaurant on Washington Boulevard has returned and has future plans to offer online ordering.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
April 24, 2026

Sarasota dental company gets $95M in capital through 'strategic transaction'

Dental Care Alliance has reduced its debt, increased capital and extended its debt maturities.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
April 24, 2026

Florida named second highest state for business bankruptcies

A new study by The Kaplan Group found that commercial bankruptcies are rising faster in Florida than in every state but Texas.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
April 24, 2026

White Castle, Sarasota company to deploy 1K burger kiosks across US

Automated Retail Technologies is rolling out its ready-to-eat meal kiosks filled with items from the popular burger chain.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
April 24, 2026

Eight months after sale, Tervis aims for resurgence, disruption

After a tumultuous year, a prominent drinkware manufacturer looks to pick up market share and grab opportunities. Moving slowly isn’t part of the strategy.