Development

By Louis Llovio
October 15, 2025

Rebuilding of historic Captiva Island property officially begins

The rebuilt Captiva Island Inn is being constructed with a focus on resiliency.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
October 13, 2025

46K-square-foot medical center to be built in Nokomis

Coastal Wellness Center will meet the demand for medical office space in the area, the developer says.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
October 13, 2025

Behind-the-scenes look at the $6.8B Gas Plant proposal

An opportunistic and entrepreneurial group takes on a decades-old, confounding development challenge in an historic — and historically overlooked — swath of downtown St. Pete.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
October 12, 2025

Work is underway at Pasco County development with 2,100 residences

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a pair of lots are sold in Venice, a mall property is sold in Fort Myers, and a shopping center in Tampa is included in a major finance package.

Florida

By Anastasia Dawson
October 10, 2025

Survey: Traffic delays come from (some) unexpected issues

A new survey from Tampa-based Mobilization Funding reveals a perception gap between the public and construction professionals, and highlights how payment timing turns short setbacks into long delays.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
October 10, 2025

Sarasota apartment secures $204M in refinancing

The developer of Aster & Links estimates it will save millions of dollars after refinancing the project.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
October 9, 2025

Builder to begin work on 877-home community in south Sarasota County

Homebuilder Taylor Morrison will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 10 for Esplanade at Wellen Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
October 9, 2025

Sarasota luxury bayfront condo tower opens sales office

Sales of the 70 luxury Mira Mar Residences, which start at $3.8 million, will fund the restoration of the historic Mira Mar building along South Palm Avenue.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
October 8, 2025

$30M affordable housing project breaks ground in Manatee County

Cedar Cove is a project by Blue Sky Communities and CASL designed to help families emerging from homelessness.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
October 8, 2025

Sarasota Memorial plans $82.5M rehab center at Venice hospital

The new pavilion at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus in Venice is expected to open in 2028.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 3, 2025

Tech investor, developer propose $6.8B St. Pete redevelopment, including Tropicana field

A team led by Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment Management, and Casey Ellison, founder and CEO of Ellison Cos., wants to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
October 2, 2025

Stormwater relief project begins this month in south Tampa neighborhood

The city of Tampa is investing $6.9 million in stormwater improvements along South Manhattan Avenue, between West Vasconia Street to West Obsipo Street.