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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Amanda Postma
  • February 3, 2023
Sarasota sports pro returns to promote his latest endeavor

When Mark Neifeld realized there wasn't a big league for the sport of fishing, he accepted it as a challenge. After two years, the Sport Fishing Championship has 15 events to its name.

  • Leadership
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 3, 2023
Answers to the most-asked questions on affordable housing in Sarasota

With initial land-use changes in place, the city is embarking on more granular changes to open the doors for private development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2023
Sarasota County community names new president

Justin Powell has been with the company for 19 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2023
DeMarcay project down to remaining two homes

The homes are expected to be ready for buyers some time this fall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • February 1, 2023
Feds sending $43M in grants to address road safety along Gulf Coast

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $800 million in grants as part of a program to cut down on fatalities.

  • News
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 1, 2023
Bradenton powerbrokers launch new commercial real estate brokerage

Well-known leader Ben Bakker will run the unit, NDC Commercial Real Estate.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 1, 2023
Noted entrepreneur replaces former Roy’s in Sarasota with French cuisine

"I’m looking forward to the challenge of seeing how good our brand is," says Buddy Foy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 1, 2023
Entrepreneurs target $2M+ home services market with new firm

Franchised-focused founders seek to fill what they believe is a big gap in the luxury home services market. White gloves optional.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2023
Fort Myers-based construction company turns focus to pickleball

Stevens Construction is taking over construction management services for the next several clubs planned.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 30, 2023
Structural framework completed at new 300-unit Sarasota complex

The Gainesville developer expects to open leasing in the spring and to finish the entire project later this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • January 30, 2023
New restaurant concept to open soon in Sarasota

The new Mediterranean dining spot is set to begin service Feb. 8.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 29, 2023
This week saw a gym, a restaurant, an investment firm and a Las Vegas buyer

A look at some of the week’s commercial real estate happenings across the region.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 27, 2023
See where Florida ranks among best states to start a business

WalletHub’s study involved 27 metrics across three main criteria: business environment, access to resources and business costs.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2023
Nonprofit commences search for executive director

The board announced Jennifer Abbott would step into the interim position during this time.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • January 26, 2023
Supply chain issues may be the new normal for commercial real estate

Rather than riding out the supply chain delays, William Wilson expects the industry to adapt by going by worst-case scenario timelines.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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