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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 18, 2023
Pair of cities in region score high in buy vs. rent game

The study shows that North Port's average rent is only $2 less than monthly mortgage rates.

  • News
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 17, 2023
Revenue surges at Sarasota video platform Rumble — along with a big loss

The company’s high-cost model led to a quarterly loss of nearly $29 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 17, 2023
Downtown Sarasota luxury condo supply remains shy of demand

Although more than 700 units are planned or under development in Sarasota, the influx of buyers from across the country — many of them paying cash — outpaces development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 16, 2023
New flagship Fleming's steakhouse underway in Tampa, east Manatee next

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 16, 2023
Lakewood Ranch insurance giant expands niche service in six states

FCCI Insurance Group expects to add two more states to that list by the end of the year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 16, 2023
April brings 17% passenger increase to local airport

Airport officials are turning their attention back to a $73 million terminal expansion project at SRQ now that two of the busiest months have ended.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 16, 2023
Popular Sarasota flower shop rebrands, plots expansion to new markets

After more than 35 years, Beneva is getting a brand makeover, with a focus on the emotional side of the company's products and services. "We do so much more than just florals," says the CEO.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 15, 2023
Sarasota insurance agent who defrauded seniors out of millions found guilty

A federal jury has convicted the 66-year-old agent of running a scheme that involved "Ponzi-style" payments.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 15, 2023
Sarasota dog bar announces open date

After bypassing three expected open dates, Boo's Ice House in the Rosemary District will officially let the dogs in on May 22.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 15, 2023
303 luxury apartments coming to Venice

An Atlanta developer is leading a partnership to build the complex on Ranch Road in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • May 15, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for May 2-8 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

An auto dealership sale in St. Pete for $26.2 million highlights this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 15, 2023
Sarasota County reinstates full EDC funding — for now

With new leadership and a new board, county commissioners decided to give the EDC one year to prove itself.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 14, 2023
Maryland firm buys Tesla sales and service center for $26.25 million

A Tesla facility sells, a property is flipped, and a build-to-rent deal is done top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 13, 2023
Sarasota health care firm names new CEO, replacing founder

Cynthia Flowers stepped into the role at Omeza on May 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 12, 2023
Bradenton grocery store to host job fair to fill 100 roles

The hiring team will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport May 17 to conduct interviews and hire on-site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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