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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Elizabeth King
  • May 6, 2026
93K square feet of light industrial space opens in Lakewood Ranch

Two new buildings on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard represent “the most amenitized warehouse project in Florida,” James Peek of Tavistock Development says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 6, 2026
Allegiant launches special offer for travelers affected by Spirit Airlines closure

Allegiant Airlines will temporarily hold fares steady across markets that overlap with Spirit.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 5, 2026
Nearly $21M Stickney Point project moves forward

Sarasota County commissioners authorized the acquisition and loan to finance the property purchase.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 5, 2026
Waterfront restaurant opens on Manatee River

I’Lunie’s Dockside Bar & Grill is now welcoming diners in Palmetto.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 4, 2026
Sarasota family office acquires Texas manufacturer

Nickolas Asset Management purchased Ranch Road Cargo.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 3, 2026
Lee, Hillsborough, Charlotte county shopping centers sell, land tenants

In the week's top commercial real estate news, retail centers in Punta Gorda, Tampa, Bonita Springs and Brandon sell, and construction starts at a Palmetto hotel.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 1, 2026
Sarasota wound care company raises $8.5M

Omeza Holdings will use the funding to advance clinical development and commercial strategy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 30, 2026
Manatee workforce housing project secures $15M construction loan

The 156-unit Forest Cove apartment complex in Bradenton is projected to be completed in 2028.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 30, 2026
Saucy by KFC restaurants open soon in Manatee, Pasco

Saucy by KFC, focused on chicken tenders complemented by an array of sauces, is opening two new locations in the Tampa Bay area during the first week of May.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 30, 2026
Bradenton Area EDC names CEO, president

The economic development organization appointed Shirar O’Connor as its next leader.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 29, 2026
Entrepreneurial moms combine coffee, kids play place for new business

The business on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard has been open since April 27.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 29, 2026
CenterPlace Health appoints new CEO

Kathleen Marshall will lead the Sarasota-based health care organization.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 28, 2026
Restaurant, coffee shop coming to retail space at Palmetto Marriott

A retail project broke ground off U.S. 41 near the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa that one broker representing the property says is "just the beginning" for the site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 28, 2026
Two longtime Sarasota law firms merge

Syprett Meshad P.A. and Eastmoore Crauwels & DuBos will join under the name Syprett Meshad & DuBose.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 28, 2026
Renovated St. Armands retail property secures final tenant

The 4,221-square-foot building on Boulevard of the Presidents suffered serious damage during Hurricane Helene in 2024.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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