Industries

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By Mark Gordon
July 16, 2025

Seattle veterinary group expands to Florida with Naples pet hospital

Lakefield Veterinary Group is now operating in Collier County.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
July 16, 2025

Legoland Florida president leaves position at resort

Franceen Gonzales oversaw the Winter Haven resort for just over a year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
July 16, 2025

Chicken tender restaurant makes airport debut at SRQ

A new fast-casual dining option is now open at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Steven Benna
July 16, 2025

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Deals for an auto repair shop in Tampa and vacant land in Parrish, both for $11M, pace the week in transactions.

Transactions

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By Louis Llovio
July 16, 2025

Florida Chamber says property insurance market shows improvements

The organization credits legislative reforms for helping bring down property insurance costs and lessening the burden on state-run Citizens.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
July 16, 2025

Buyer pays $1.4M for neighboring Cape Coral office buildings

The pair of buildings on Del Prado Boulevard total nearly 4,500 square feet.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
July 16, 2025

Top Southeast official for SBA reflects on growing up in Sarasota

Tyler Teresa, who grew up in Sarasota and whose family owns a business there, is the Southeast regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Lesley Dwyer
July 16, 2025

Manatee receives threat of litigation over increased impact fees

Freedom Housing Alliance Inc. says the impact fee increase — it could go from $13,442 for a house to more than $33,000 — violates state statute.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
July 15, 2025

Pittsburgh man charged with threatening to behead Tampa General Hospital CEO

The man, who previously worked with John Couris at a different facility before being fired, has been charged with making online threats as the local executive hires security for protection.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
July 15, 2025

The Business Observer launches commercial real estate newsletter

CRE Central will focus on industry news and much more from Pasco south to Collier and east to Polk.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
July 15, 2025

Firm refinances Tampa, Winter Haven properties for $107M

Robbins Property Associates took out the loan on three of the properties it owns, including two in the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
July 15, 2025

Lakeland commercial real estate giant expands into North Carolina

Saunders Real Estate, which just closed two land deals totaling $38 million, now has operations in five states across the Southeast.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Beth Luberecki
July 15, 2025

Sarasota water bottling startup looks to grab market share

WellHouse has successfully gotten past some initial challenges — sourcing, partnerships, licensing, to name a few. Now the founder looks to scale the startup.