Development

By Louis Llovio
May 17, 2023

$26.8 million awarded for road project to address Lee County growth

With the population in Lee expected to top 1 million in less than 30 years, the county is looking to ease congestion.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Andrew Warfield
May 17, 2023

Downtown Sarasota luxury condo supply remains shy of demand

Although more than 700 units are planned or under development in Sarasota, the influx of buyers from across the country — many of them paying cash — outpaces development.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 15, 2023

303 luxury apartments coming to Venice

An Atlanta developer is leading a partnership to build the complex on Ranch Road in Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
May 15, 2023

Sarasota County reinstates full EDC funding — for now

With new leadership and a new board, county commissioners decided to give the EDC one year to prove itself.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
May 12, 2023

Region's tallest construction tower gets record-setting amount of concrete

A convoy of concrete recently motored into St. Pete.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 10, 2023

Tampa synagogue, residential tower plan changed to win city approval

The new plan for a 29-story tower on piece of a local synagogue’s property has been changed to address neighborhood and to mitigate density concerns.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 8, 2023

Economic development exec moves from Virginia to Tampa

Mitchel Allen leaves Virginia to oversee economic development in Tampa.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 8, 2023

California investor pays $11 million for Tampa office building

The real estate investment firm with a Tampa office bought the 39-year-old building and has plans to reposition it.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
May 5, 2023

Luxury SWFL builder moves into new HQ, adds roofing division

Tri-Town was founded in 2006.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
May 3, 2023

Fort Myers architecture firm expands to Michigan with acquisition

Studio+ now has six offices nationwide.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Business Observer Staff
April 29, 2023

Homebuilders of 460 homes near sellout in Parrish community

The four homebuilders have just over 20 homes left to sell in their respective neighborhoods.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
April 27, 2023

Prominent homebuilder hits 279 sales in first quarter

One of those homes was No. 20,000 to have been sold by Neal Communities.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Amanda Postma
April 27, 2023

Plan advances for long-neglected Wimauma, despite housing conflict

Thanks to action from community organizations, Hillsborough County officials have put Wimauma at the top of a priority list, though conflict remains in how to address affordable housing issues.