• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login

Development

  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 7, 2018
Luxury condo project beats back challenges — and avoids tree

The 24-story, 71-residence Virage condo tower in Tampa, Florida, is rising on the land formerly occupied by the beloved Colonnade restaurant — a community icon since 1935 that closed in April 2016.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 7, 2018
Giant credit union's $28 million complex bleeds solar

Tampa, Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union is about to open a new $28 million solar-powered administration building.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 7, 2018
Panels on new pavilion meant to represent ripples of sand

The two-story Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion displays The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art's glass collection.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 7, 2018
Multipurpose building uses insulated concrete forms to streamline construction

The Church of the Palms' new building in Sarasota includes three classrooms and a gym.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 7, 2018
New dorm completes school's residential core

IMG Academy's dorm area in Bradenton also includes recreation complex with resort pool, lap pool, turf field, sand volleyball court and basketball court.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • September 7, 2018
New school can accommodate more students in master-planned community

Babcock Neighborhood School

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • September 7, 2018
Former Bob Evans restaurant transformed for new use

Specialized Veterinary Services remained open during the construction process.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz
  • August 17, 2018
What bubble? Homebuilding executive believes region is well 'behind the supply curve.'

Accountant Mark Metheny in 2001 seized an opportunity to join Lennar, a leading U.S. homebuilder with a strong presence in southwest Florida, and never looked back. Now he's president of the company's central Florida division, based in Tampa.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • August 3, 2018
Construction on new Atlanta Braves spring training facility moves forward despite rainy season

The Atlanta Braves spring training facility under construction in North Port in south Sarasota County calls for hundreds of workers, pounds of steel and cubic yards of concrete. A sneak peek reveals progress made and challenges ahead before the team can '

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz
  • June 22, 2018
Firm profits from a sense of community

Rizzetta & Co., a Tampa company that specializes in managing community development districts, has benefited from a resurgent market for its services.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2018
Pricey storage suites for expensive toys selling fast

Island Storage Suites provides men — and their wives — what they want.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 30, 2018
Citizen-led group clamors for economic development

The growth vs. no growth conundrum is on full display in one Manatee County town. Will the business community win the day?

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Ted Carter
  • March 30, 2018
Developer targets high-end clients with storage concept

High-end self-storage isn’t just for fancy cars. An enterprising businessman targets other luxury vehicles with his new project.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz
  • March 30, 2018
Innkeeper makes history with an historic property

An innkeeper’s long list of up-at-night worries included a lousy air conditioning system. A rarely used government loan program provided a lifeline.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2018
Front Row Seat

Two performing arts theaters in the region — one in Naples, one in Sarasota — seek expansive and exhilarating new homes. But first there are a host of obstacles, from location to financing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
« 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 »
The best of Business Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest business and commercial real estate news from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Sign Up

Latest News Business Observer

1
  • April 30, 2026
Port Tampa Bay secures $24M federal grant for terminal expansion
2
  • April 30, 2026
Bradenton Area EDC names CEO, president
3
  • April 29, 2026
Entrepreneurial moms combine coffee, kids play place for new business
4
  • April 29, 2026
Naples financial firm opens second Pennsylvania office
5
  • April 29, 2026
Former industry regulators lead group launching new Tampa bank

More Industries

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Business Support
  • Advertising-Marketing
  • Agriculture
  • Development
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Food-Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Philanthropy-Nonprofits
  • Retail
  • Sports-Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Transportation
  • Travel-Tourism

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-362-4848

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Podcast
  • Big Book of Business

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Distribution Points
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Your Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
×
3 Articles Remaining!
Not a Subscriber?

Click here to Subscribe

Already a Subscriber?

Click here to Login

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Start your day with the top Gulf Coast business news you need to succeed.

Sign Up for CRE Central

Stay updated with a weekly roundup of big deals, market shifts and the people shaping commercial real estate from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Smart People Subscribe.

Turn headlines into game plans. The playbook’s right here.
Subscribe to the Business Observer today.

Subscribe Now