Manatee–Sarasota

Observer Staff
June 29, 2023

SMH breaks ground on research and education institute

The $75 million project will enhance training programs and help retain physicians locally.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
June 29, 2023

Immigrants fear a new law as advocates, builders try to separate fact from fiction

As a new immigration law is set to take effect in Florida, there are mixed messages about what its impact will be on the state’s key industries and economy.

Florida

Amanda Postma
June 28, 2023

$11.15M condo sale sets Sarasota and Manatee record

The 6,000-square-foot residence overlooks Sarasota Bay in the Epoch building.

Manatee-Sarasota

Amanda Postma
June 27, 2023

Prominent steak and seafood brand chooses Sarasota for latest location

The steak and seafood brand will reside inside the 14-acre development The Quay Sarasota.

Manatee-Sarasota

Amanda Postma
June 27, 2023

Sarasota-Manatee educational foundation receives $30,000 grant

The funding is expected to expand Gamma Xi Boulé's summer internship program.

Manatee-Sarasota

Amanda Postma
June 26, 2023

North Port dedicates $460,000 to protect environment through new division

The city's new seven-person division will oversee the protection of habitats and tree preservation.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
June 26, 2023

Business Observer 40 under 40 nominations now open

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 40 Under 40 issue.

40 Under 40

Lesley Dwyer
June 26, 2023

BBQ place exits east Manatee County for downtown Sarasota

Nancy’s Bar-B-Q is returning to downtown Sarasota after not being able to reach an agreement to renew the lease at Lorraine Corners.

Manatee-Sarasota

Steven Benna
June 26, 2023

Top commercial real estate transactions for May 30 to June 5 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Tampa office building sale for $123 million leads the week's transactions.

Transactions

Mark Gordon
June 26, 2023

Developers of big downtown Sarasota parcel look to spring 2024 opening

Activity is heating up at Main Plaza, which is primed to reshape a large swath of east Main Street.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
June 25, 2023

Tampa office building sold for $123 million

A homebuilder gets a $38 million loan in Pasco, a Brooklyn buyer picks up an apartment complex in Sarasota, and a Naples shopping center changes hand in the week's top commercial real estate news.