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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2022
Shoplifting spree of over $47,000 ends in two arrests in Sarasota County

Taking place throughout eight counties, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigated 33 transactions at several Lowe’s Home Improvement stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2022
Sarasota company named finalist of U.S. Chamber of Commerce award

The Dream Big awards drew in more than 3,000 applications this year, and Children’s World Uniform Supply was one of 27 finalists.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2022
Manatee County to temporarily halt collection of bus fares

The 18-month pilot program will go into effect Tuesday.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2022
CEO, president named at Sarasota community, human services nonprofit

The eight-month search concluded with Helene Lotman chosen to step into the role in the new year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 27, 2022
North Manatee County to get second major medical facility

Both a for-profit hospital operator and a nonprofit organization are targeting the area for expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2022
Private aviation club lands $100 million investment

The investment will contribute to a fleet expansion for AeroVanti Club.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2022
Home furnishings retailer to open first Florida location in Sarasota

Homesense is expected to open Nov. 10 at University Town Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2022
Anna Maria Oyster Bar plans sixth location, its Sarasota County debut

The oyster-focused brand is expecting to open in early 2023.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 21, 2022
Sarasota man behind $80M Ponzi scheme gets decades in prison

57-year-old convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud and money laundering sentenced to federal prison for “insidious scheme.”

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 21, 2022
Sign company grapples with being understaffed and overworked post Ian

The sign struggle after Ian is real. One entrepreneur navigates the chaos with a focus on keeping his team safe.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 20, 2022
Atlanta developer working on almost 190 build-to-rent units in Manatee County

RangeWater expects to begin construction on 3-bedroom units later this fall and to open the community in a year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2022
Well-known Bradenton fruit farm may be looking to sell

Heading into its 84th season, Mixon Fruit Farms has been dealt a couple of tough years and now the owners are considering making some changes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2022
PGT Innovations announces $185 million acquisition

Martin Door Holdings Inc. is expected to generate roughly $60 million in sales this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2022
SRQ continues hot passenger streak even through hurricane

Even with an estimated loss of 20,000 passengers, the airport still reported an increase over September 2021.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 11, 2022
Developer buys Sarasota site for $9M, plans 180-unit apartment complex

The property near University Parkway is approved for and ready to be developed into a five-story apartment building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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