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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 9, 2023
IMG Academy president, in rare comments, provides insight on $1.25B sale, future

At an event on Oct. 5, Brent Richard revealed how the headline-grabbing deal earlier this year wasn't necessarily planned.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2023
Sarasota restaurant property sells for $5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Port Charlotte resorts gets a new boss, a church hits the market in Lakeland and workforce apartments are coming to Naples.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 5, 2023
Generationally high interest rates continue to drag down Florida's housing market

A new Freddy Mac report shows the average 30-year mortgage at its highest point since the Clinton presidency.

  • Florida
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 5, 2023
National real estate firm expands into Sarasota

The team chosen to lead has executed $300 million in sales in the area since 2020.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 4, 2023
Tampa Bay-based car wash expands into Sarasota, Bradenton

Woodie's Wash Shack has plans to open at least 50 locations by 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 3, 2023
New College of Florida names president after six-month search

The current interim beat out two other finalists for the official title.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 3, 2023
Ruth's Chris Steak House expands to Lakewood Ranch

This is the second Ruth's Chris Steak House to open in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 3, 2023
Site demolition on $124 million downtown Sarasota project underway

The 16-floor hotel/condo tower on Main Street will offer two restaurants. It's expected to be completed in March 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 2, 2023
Manatee County port absolved of involvement in oil spill

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its investigation after samples of oil from SeaPort Manatee didn't match that found in the spill.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 2, 2023
Luxury condo developer closes on $37M deal for downtown Sarasota property

Property Markets Group and financial partners complete the purchase of blocks 1 and 9 in the Quay.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • October 2, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Sept. 5-11 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A North Manatee County vacant land deal for nearly $22 million highlights the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 1, 2023
Sarasota County breaks ground on $74M administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 1, 2023
Sarasota County manufacturer sells more than 110,000-square-foot facility

In the week's top commercial real estate news, works to start on 4 million-square-foot development, a shopping center buyer gets $16.5 million in financing, and more apartments in Port Charlotte.

  • Florida
  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 29, 2023
Chicken fast-casual franchise expands into Sarasota

The Slim Chickens restaurant is expected to hire 75 employees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 29, 2023
Sons take over leadership of prominent Sarasota real estate brokerage

Loyd Robbins has given way to the next generation in the business his father, Harry, started in 1971. "We take this responsibility seriously," says Kevin Robbins, oldest of the new leaders.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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