Industries

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By Elizabeth King
October 30, 2025

Big Top Brewing shutters Lakewood Ranch Boulevard location

While one location is closing, Big Top's owner remains steadfast that this is not related to any lawsuits the company is facing over debts. The company overall, he says, is "not going anywhere."

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
October 30, 2025

Tampa General plans to build hospital, clinic on 16 acres in Ybor City

Local developer Darryl Shaw told Tampa City Council Thursday night that the hospital giant was buying 10 acres, and possibly more, for the new facility.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Andrew Warfield
October 30, 2025

Sarasota County holds final meeting at downtown offices

With staff having vacated in preparation for the final move to its new center, the Sarasota County Commission gaveled out its final meeting at Ringling Blvd.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
October 30, 2025

Crew reaches the top of Tampa office building

The building is in the Gasworx district and when completed will serve as HQ for Grow Financial, the credit union.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 28, 2025

Investor pays $63M for two Naples apartment communities

The newly christened New York firm bought the properties in the city’s Golden Gate community.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Big Top Brewing shutters Lakewood Ranch Boulevard location

Tampa General plans to build hospital, clinic on 16 acres in Ybor City

Sarasota County holds final meeting at downtown offices

Crew reaches the top of Tampa office building

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

City of Tampa launches virtual inspections for homeowners, contractors

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

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

256-unit apartment complex under construction in Manatee County

Tampa Bay wins rights to host 2029 college football national championship

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

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

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

City of Tampa breaks ground on $57M Riverwalk expansion

Investor pays $63M for two Naples apartment communities

Pasco County retail properties — including Dutch Bros. — sell for $6.5 million

Florida nonprofit hospital group surpasses $20B, raises profit margin

Big ideas percolate at St. Pete tech events, from robotaxis to living forever

Olde Naples Hotel opens off Third Street South

Rays stadium deal in question as Tampa elected leaders express grave concerns

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