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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch named best-selling for fifth year in a row

The multigenerational, master-planned community received the honor despite have sold fewer new homes in 2022 compared to 2021.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2023
Longtime Sarasota insurance agency acquires Tampa firm

The Lovinger Insurance employees and owner will stay on through the transition.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2023
Veteran banking executive retires after 18 years

The role at SouthState Bank has been filled by Chris Perkins.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 9, 2023
Downtown Sarasota building: 1 year, 2 sales, 125% appreciation and a $4.3M sale

A Main Street property in Sarasota has sold for the second time in a year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2023
Parrish community slated to bring over 4,600 residences

The master-planned community will occupy more than 1,900 acres.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 9, 2023
While one potential negative sign looms, Florida remains a population boom state

The number of people moving into Florida, a net positive, has slowed, according to a report — but so too has the number of people leaving.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2023
Local aviation company becomes Buccaneers team airline

The partnership came shortly after AeroVanti signed two NCAA teams.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Michael Snipes.
  • January 6, 2023
Sarasota-Manatee region economy looks strong, says USF professor

The labor market looks good and inflation is going down, says Michael Snipes.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 6, 2023
Higher interest rates will slow residential developers looking for land

But demand for land to build multifamily in downtown Sarasota and other locations will remain healthy, says Ian Black Real Estate.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2023
Dairy farm owner on post-Ian survival: 'I’ve never been challenged so much in my life'

The Myakka dairy farm prepares for an a tough road in 2023 as it tries to increase its herd and repair damages from the hurricane.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2023
Nonprofit commits $1 million to Boys & Girls Club rebuild

The club in North Port was devastated by Hurricane Ian.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 31, 2022
Multimillion-dollar condos hit the market in Sarasota

Developers of The Ritz-Carlton Residences on Sarasota Bay have opened sales for the 20-story tower.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • December 27, 2022
Opening date for dog bar on 'paws' as challenges stack up

The owners behind what they believe will be the "doggiest space to hang out" battle various construction delays.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • December 23, 2022
Social bar looks to expand with $1 million in revenue on the horizon

Providing an alternative to alcohol has proven to be the right formula for success for a busy couple in Bradenton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2022
Medical center announces $120 million project

The expansion in Lakewood Ranch is expected to create 100 new jobs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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