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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • November 9, 2023
Sarasota botanical gardens sets opening for first phase of $72M project

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens says its first phase of its three-phase master plan for its downtown Sarasota campus will open to the public Jan. 11.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 8, 2023
Florida lawmakers OK funds for program said to cut homeowner insurance bills

The state House and Senate passed the funding during a special session that included hurricane relief and sanctions against Iran.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 8, 2023
Pair of Sarasota bagel shops reopen under new brand

The name honors the grandfather, Burton “Buddy” Koffman, of the two brothers who own the stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • November 8, 2023
Resistance to change can destroy a family business

The status quo in an organization is a likely a recipe for failure.

  • Advice
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2023
Sarasota County manufacturer, nearing $1.5B in revenue, appoints CFO

PGT Innovations also recently made a big expansion announcement in Virginia.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2023
Sarasota tax office returns nearly $18 million to county in excess fees

The office has returned $114 million in the past decade.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 6, 2023
Developer pays $7.5M for Sarasota lots, plans mixed-use community

PTM Partners plans to build a major mixed-use project on the property near Payne Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 6, 2023
Bradenton woman heads to prison for nine years for $9.75M scam

Lori Ann Nademus used ill-gotten gains on luxury residences, high-end clothes, jewelry and more, FBI officials alleged.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • November 6, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Oct. 3-9 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

An RV Park sale in Lee County for $52 million paces the week's transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 5, 2023
Looking to shed stores nationwide, Walgreens sells Fort Myers location

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Manatee buys an office building, Tampa Bay condo towers surpass $200 million in sales, and a Naples medical building is getting new tenants.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 4, 2023
Sarasota deli closes temporarily two days after opening, citing staffing issues

The Original Wolfie's and Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House opened Nov. 2.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 4, 2023
Manatee bioscience firm chairman, former top Pfizer exec, replaces CEO

Peter Corr has been with Lakewood-Amedex for three years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 3, 2023
Venice manufacturer spends $54.3 million to open Virginia plant

PGT Innovations will open a facility in a former Rolls Royce plant south of Richmond.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 3, 2023
A few months in, affordable housing legislation makes big impact

The Live Local Act is already having an effect as developers begin to take advantage of provisions in the new law aimed at boosting affordable housing.

  • Florida
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 2, 2023
Prominent art collectors list Siesta Key home for $21M

The 7,756-square-foot Guy Peterson design in Sanderling Club features Gulf of Mexico frontage.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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