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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 27, 2025
Bank of America pushes minimum wage to $25 an hour

The move impacts more than 800 employees in the Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Bradenton metro areas.

  • Florida
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • September 26, 2025
Longboat hotel reopens nearly a year after storm

Owners Harold and Christine Cullison reopened Sandpiper Inn after working hard to rebuild from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 25, 2025
60K-square-foot adventure park opening in Lakewood Ranch

Urban Air Adventure Park is opening Sept. 26 near University Town Center in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 25, 2025
Manatee begins moving departments into Lakewood Ranch complex

Officials are looking forward to getting into the new office in Lakewood Ranch that Manatee County recently purchased for $23.5 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 24, 2025
Port Charlotte boat dealer to acquire Longboat Key marina

Ingman Marine plans to purchase Cannons Marina.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 24, 2025
Multiple lenders accuse Sarasota brewery of not paying millions in loans

Big Top Brewing Company is involved in multiple lawsuits over allegations it has not made payments on loans. In one case, the business has filed a counterclaim.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 23, 2025
Lee couple charged in armed robbery spree at businesses in four counties

Federal prosecutors say two people were charged in a series of commercial robberies, after which they posted video of themselves with stacks of cash.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 23, 2025
Bealls implements AI into retail company's planning process

The Bradenton-headquartered retailer has deployed a platform called Profitmind companywide that CEO Matt Beall says is "like adding rocket fuel to the way we make decisions."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 23, 2025
Manatee building leased by cannabis retailer sells for $4 million

The property just off University Parkway, with a long-term lease in place, was bought by a New York investor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer, Mark Gordon
  • September 22, 2025
Manatee County commissioners end funding of Bradenton EDC

Other public and private sources remain intact, but commissioners question the value of the county's contribution, which is close to $350,000 a year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 22, 2025
Developer closes on financing for North Port affordable housing project

The second phase of Ekos at Arbor Park will bring affordable apartments for families to south Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 22, 2025
Downtown Sarasota to get Bentley franchise in 2026

A Bentley franchise has been awarded to Dimmitt Automotive Group, which has experience selling what the company's CEO calls "reward automobiles."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • September 22, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $92 million Lakewood Ranch multifamily deal in paces the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 21, 2025
Local family seeks approvals for Naples luxury waterfront project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sprouts is opening two stores in the area, two land parcel sold to storage developers, and a Pinellas retail center brings $13 million.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 21, 2025
Tervis, Publix and Tropicana make list of Florida’s most beloved homegrown brands

Ron Jon Surf Shop and Gatorade also make the Sunshine State top 5.

  • Florida
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