Development

By Anastasia Dawson
November 25, 2025

$18.5M historic Ybor City building restoration in final stages

The family behind J.C. Newman Cigar Co. are nearing the final stages of its million boutique hotel project.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
November 25, 2025

Downtown Sarasota redevelopment to carry Waldorf Astoria brand

Waldorf Astoria Residences was named as the redevelopment of the Zenith tower at Five Points. The mixed-use project will include seven attainable housing units.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
November 24, 2025

New hotel planned for SRQ airport property

The city of Sarasota's Development Review Committee has received an application for a new Kompose Hotel just off Airport Circle.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
November 24, 2025

Benderson developing 52-acre mixed-use project in Sarasota County

The development featuring restaurants, retailers and experiences will be located in Wellen Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
November 24, 2025

Developer of former Sarasota Square Mall site announces more tenants

Whole Foods will anchor the first phase of the redevelopment of the former Sarasota Square Mall as leasing activities begin.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
November 21, 2025

Electrical contracting company custom-builds workforce

On-the-job training programs — like a new one at NCN Electric — are on the move across the region.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
November 19, 2025

IMG Academy to build aquatic center

The Bradenton school will start work next month on the 9,345-square-foot facility.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
November 18, 2025

Manatee County lagoon community hits milestones

The developers of Seaire have announced the projected completion date for their lagoon as well as commercial and residential progress updates.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
November 16, 2025

Sales and construction to start on $350M Naples condo, marina project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a new aquatic center to be built in Bradenton, the Rays are upgrading their stadium, and a new subdivision will be built in Pasco.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
November 14, 2025

Bradenton Area Convention Center cuts ribbon on $54M renovation project

The newly updated convention center in Palmetto offers 95,000 square feet of meeting space.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
November 13, 2025

Manatee Memorial Hospital breaks ground on Parrish ER

The freestanding emergency room will be the third for the hospital in Manatee County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
November 13, 2025

St. Petersburg mayor, bowing to pressure, extends Gas Plant deadline

In a memo to the St. Petersburg City Council, Welch says proposals for the 86-acre Tropicana Field redevelopment will be due in early February rather than December.