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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 19, 2023
Window manufacturer hires first apprentice out of high school program

The program is part of a push to find more local talent for the manufacturing industry.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 19, 2023
Family of banks unite under one name after 94 years

The Crews brand saw an opportunity to unite after technology in the industry became more prominent.

  • Florida
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 18, 2023
Sarasota-based company names CEO

A co-founder had filled the interim prior to the announcement and will continue to stay on as part of the leadership team.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kat Wingert, Mark Gordon
  • September 18, 2023
Observer Media Group executive editor, co-owner Lisa Walsh dies at 69

Lisa Walsh was a pillar in the Sarasota-Manatee community; a trusted and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter; and the backbone of one of the most successful media companies in Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 18, 2023
Report: Small business optimism continues to fall

Labor quality and inflation remain chief concerns.

  • Florida
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • September 18, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 21-27 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A pair of Pinellas County shopping center deals totaling $19 million is one of the highlights of this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 17, 2023
Pulte buys 197 acres in Riverview, plans for 492 homes

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Dollar General sells, a New Jersey car dealer expands, and 500,000 square feet of industrial space is completed.

  • Florida
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 15, 2023
Bank aims to woo landlords with new $5 million Section 8 housing loan program

BayFirst takes a new tact in the ongoing affordable housing crisis.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 14, 2023
Estate on the Gulf sells all-cash for nearly $14 million asking price

The deal is the highest in Sarasota so far this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 14, 2023
North Port updates website for first time since 2010

Last year, the city's site had 2.5 million unique page views.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 14, 2023
Cool construction project nominations accepted through Oct. 4

Cool off from the heat by submitting construction projects that have a coolness factor.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 13, 2023
Tamarac's incentive packages an example of how towns can compete

The small South Florida city is getting creative to help lure developers that will revitalize its commercial districts and give residents what they want.

  • Florida
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 12, 2023
Troubled private flight business CEO remains optimistic about turnaround

A hangar lease extension and active plane maintenance have contributed to a more positive outlook.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 11, 2023
Parrish, Lakewood Ranch home communities near sellout

According to Neal Communities' website, there are five homes still for sale between the Silverleaf and Indigo neighborhoods.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2023
Sarasota waterfront home listed at $33.8 million

The bayfront estate is located in Harbor Acres with views of Ringling Bridge.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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