Manatee–Sarasota

Louis Llovio
June 10, 2024

Sarasota’s Detwiler’s says no plans for St. Petersburg store — for now

The family-owned and operated grocery store chain says that despite reports it does not have plans for a St. Petersburg store.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
June 10, 2024

Area Anheuser-Busch owner joins board of Naples family nonprofit

The newest board member for Better Together is the head of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
June 10, 2024

Benderson acquires 51-acre site in Venice for mixed-use project

North River Marketplace, a mixed-use development, has changed hands in Venice.

Manatee-Sarasota

Steven Benna
June 10, 2024

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Lee County commercial condo complex sale for $92.5 million leads transactions.

Transactions

Andrew Warfield
June 9, 2024

Lack of control over prominent fairgrounds site irks Sarasota officials

County commissioners learn that as long as the 54-acre parcel near downtown hosts an agricultural fair, it can never reclaimed by the county.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
June 9, 2024

$120 million hospital project to officially break ground in east Manatee

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Pinellas County shopping center sells for $7.5 million, a Sarasota condo project sees double and Lee County keeps fighting for discount.

Florida

Elizabeth King
June 7, 2024

Holiday Inn on Lido undergoing major facelift

Cirque St. Armands Beachside is expected to open in Sarasota this fall.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
June 6, 2024

Sarasota cleaning company launches nationwide job board

Cleaning WorkSource aims to connect employers and cleaning professionals.

Manatee-Sarasota

Andrew Warfield
June 6, 2024

St. Pete firm starts work on 96-unit affordable housing project in Sarasota

Development on the North Trail will set the tone for affordable housing with a market rate lifestyle.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
June 6, 2024

Pair of Collier County hotspots rank in top 10 on national retirement list

Retirees and those nearing retirement were surveyed about where they want to live when they’re done working.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Business Observer Staff
June 6, 2024

Pat Neal donates award, plus $200K, to land conservation group

The chairman of Neal Communities combines 2024 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award with additional funds for a $350,000 gift to Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.