Manatee–Sarasota

Anastasia Dawson
August 21, 2025

Despite closures, some community orchestras in region find ways to thrive

Musicians throughout Southwest Florida have had to take their final bow in recent months as their community orchestras ceased operations. But others are playing a different tune.

Florida

Elizabeth King
August 20, 2025

Midwest scratch-kitchen restaurant brand to make Florida debut at UTC

Ohio-based Kitchen Social offers a range of craveable cuisine, according to its founder.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
August 19, 2025

Venice senior living community acquired by New York firm

The off-market deal marks the third senior living community acquisition in the region for the firm this summer.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
August 19, 2025

Unionized Sarasota warehouse workers approve contract, get up to $8 hourly boost

The Teamsters Local 79 represented more than 300 warehouse workers in Sarasota to secure wage increases and other benefits.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
August 18, 2025

Bankrupt Sarasota business owner faces 2 felony charges

The owner of Sash & Sill, which filed for bankruptcy in 2024, has been criminally charged in Charlotte County.

Manatee-Sarasota

Steven Benna
August 18, 2025

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $41 million Naples apartment complex sale paces the week in transactions.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
August 18, 2025

Multifamily permits down 23% nationally — but North Port, Cape Coral shine

The two Southwest Florida localities are bucking a national trend that's seen the number of permits to build apartment units drop fall since the pandemic.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
August 17, 2025

Bradenton home of 130-year Pelot’s pharmacy up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa storage facility sold for nearly $38 million, Ray's future owner buys SWFL lots, and Fort Myers radio stations get an upgrade.

Florida

Louis Llovio
August 16, 2025

Bradenton home of 130-year Pelot’s pharmacy up for sale

The property east of downtown is being marketed by its current owner after being previously listed for $3 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
August 16, 2025

Models open at 1,000-home community in Parrish

Sunchase is a residential development being built in Manatee County for those age 55 and up.

Manatee-Sarasota

Andrew Warfield
August 16, 2025

$57M downtown Sarasota theater project advances

Florida Studio Theatre secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.