Industries

By Anastasia Dawson
August 24, 2026

AdventHealth expands Tampa Bay therapy dog team with three new puppies

Pilot and Skye will join their father, Wilbur, in comforting hospital patients and employees, while their littermate Boots serves with Pasco County Fire Rescue.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Observer Staff
August 22, 2026

Bali-style home listed for $17.65M in Siesta Key

A Balinese-style estate with 700 feet of Sarasota Bay shoreline on Siesta Key is for sale, priced at $17.65 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
August 22, 2026

Tampa homeowners turn to backyard units as housing costs climb

City rule changes have led 28 property owners to pursue accessory dwelling units, but only seven have completed construction.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 21, 2026

Fort Myers medical office sells for $1 million

The doctor who purchased the office condominium plans to use some of the space and lease the rest.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
August 21, 2026

New restaurant opens at University Town Center

Just Salad opened recently, while another healthy option is coming soon nearby.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 21, 2026

Tennis legend Mike Bryan sells St. Pete Beach home for $2.35 million

The house on Boca Ciega Bay near The Don Cesar Hotel was bought by a Minnesota couple.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 20, 2026

Polk County college finishes $16 million upgrade

Polk State College's medical science building, built in 1966, has undergone a renovation.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
August 20, 2026

Sarasota green-lights zoning change for Benderson's county building project

Benderson Development's land use change request for the former Sarasota County Administration Center property was unanimously approved by the Sarasota City Commission.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
August 20, 2026

Punta Gorda Airport unveils latest expansion

Six new gates are now open as part of the $44 million expansion project at the airport in Charlotte County.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
August 20, 2026

Lakewood Ranch IT company acquires Venice firm

Four Winds IT has taken over Suncoast IT Consultants.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 20, 2026

Study: Florida residents carry amongst the highest credit card debt in US

The per-capita credit card debt in Florida rose 4.3% year-over-year and is 16% higher than the national average.

Florida

By Anastasia Dawson
August 20, 2026

USF receives $5 million gift to expand eye care, training

The donation from a family with five decades of ties to the university will name the Tyson-Martin Eye Institute, establish an endowed chair and train ophthalmic technicians.