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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 22, 2026
Fort Myers land sold for future fire station

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a car dealer buys Fort Myers property, Lakeland grocers are changing names, and a global manufacturer expands in Manatee.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2026
Bentley dealership opens in downtown Sarasota

Florida, says Bentley’s top North American exec, is the No. 1 market for the uber-luxury brand.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 20, 2026
Sarasota angel investor group doubles in size, seeks local startups

Bridge Angel Investors is actively seeking startups in the Sarasota and Manatee areas to invest in and reports that many pitches in the past year have come from the Tampa Bay region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 19, 2026
Water slides, bowling, go-karts and lots more coming to Lakewood Ranch

Several entertainment options are under construction on the Sarasota County side of Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 19, 2026
Downtown Sarasota apartment project would replace breakfast restaurant

Adjacent to Gillespie Park, a 324-unit building would cover an entire block on Fruitville Road between North Osprey and Gillespie avenues.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 18, 2026
Global aeronautics manufacturer expands Manatee facility

Safran Electrical & Power builds electrical power generation systems, power distribution, conversion and protection components and aircraft emergency systems at the facility off U.S. 301.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 18, 2026
Sarasota manufacturer takes lead sponsorship for digital hub at aquarium

Helios calls the hub a "cutting-edge satellite library."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 17, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee real estate market a mixed bag

Prices are up, but not everywhere.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 16, 2026
SRQ looks toward potential of guest passes beyond security

With the opening of Wahlburgers, SRQ Concourse B food and beverage upgrades are complete as SRQ looks toward opening concourse access to non-travelers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 15, 2026
Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, grocers open three new stores in Tampa region, prime property is on the market in Sarasota, and a club gets a major overhaul in Naples.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 13, 2026
231-unit apartment complex to start construction in Manatee County

Tallevast will consist of five residential buildings and a clubhouse on Tallevast Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 13, 2026
$5 million Sarasota-Manatee pet retail business starts franchising

The franchise market for retail dog food and toys is lucrative. Entrepreneurs — and passionate dog parents — Rob and Linda Emery enter it with a litter full of in-the-field experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 12, 2026
Report: 2 Gulf Coast metros among top for migrating house hunters

Those looking to relocate are increasingly searching Florida and two regions specifically, according to Redfin.

  • Florida
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 12, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO resigns

Rob Anderson worked a year at the post; current COO Philip Reber named interim CEO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 12, 2026
Looking to future, SRQ CEO envisions more parking, vertiports

With the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in the midst of strategic planning, the new leader shared what he called a “slice” of the vision.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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