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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 1, 2026
Sarasota officials OK $20M for flood and storm resilience projects

The Sarasota County Commission appropriated more than $20 million for resilience against future storms in St. Armands and Celery Fields.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 1, 2026
76 slot machines seized in Sarasota County illegal gambling raid

Deputies searched two businesses suspected of illegal gambling on Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 31, 2026
Longtime Sarasota custom clothier closes shop, shifts to concierge model

Cravats’ Custom Clothiers & Haberdashery will meet with clients by appointment in their homes or offices.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 31, 2026
Sarasota banker leads US Bank's business banking expansion

In a strategic move, U.S. Bank is adding business banking in Florida.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 28, 2026
Lakewood Ranch commercial property sells for $4.7M

The property is leased by a brake and tire shop with a lease that expires in 2042.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 28, 2026
Sarasota-based truck driver training program celebrates 10K graduates

FleetForce Truck Driver Training marked a milestone as it works to meet the demand for truck drivers nationwide.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 28, 2026
Well-known Sarasota florist changes ownership

Beneva Flowers was recently purchased by Family Flowers, a Pennsylvania-based florist, marking the third family of ownership in the Sarasota company’s 40-year history.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 27, 2026
Detwiler's buys Palmetto property for $1.06M

The industrial property is next to the Detwiler's Farm Market store in Palmetto.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 26, 2026
Tampa-based exotic car rental company expands into Sarasota

The co-founder of Energetic Exotics says demand in Sarasota, Bradenton and Longboat Key drove the decision to put assets on the ground.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 26, 2026
324-unit downtown Sarasota apartment complex proposal wins key approval

The proposed 1899 Fruitville Road apartment development replacing the bungalow of small businesses won adjustments from the City of Sarasota Planning Board.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 26, 2026
UTC restaurant closing but 'not leaving' after 10 years, owner says

Jpan Sushi and Grill is searching for its next location in the University Town Center area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 25, 2026
Report: Home sales rise in region while inventory continues to drop

New data from CoStar’s Homes.com shows that when compared to last year residential real estate sales along the Gulf Coast were mostly strong in July.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 24, 2026
Feld Entertainment signs 10-year Disney contract

The Manatee County-based company and The Walt Disney Co. have partnered in Disney On Ice for 45 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 24, 2026
Sarasota County to cut ribbon on $100M administration building

Commissioners are holding their first board meeting Tuesday in the new county building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2026
Bali-style home listed for $17.65M in Siesta Key

A Balinese-style estate with 700 feet of Sarasota Bay shoreline on Siesta Key is for sale, priced at $17.65 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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