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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 25, 2026
Tampa investor pays $43 million for Oklahoma hospital

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a former radio station property is bought by Arizona chain, a developer borrows $34.5 million for two Sarasota projects, and a Lakeland mall gets an IV lounge.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 23, 2026
7-story senior living facility coming to downtown Sarasota

Construction recently began at The Reserve Sarasota, which will offer independent and assisted living residences as well as memory care units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King, Mark Gordon
  • January 23, 2026
Ringling College names new president

Davis Schneiderman will be the globally known arts college's seventh president in 95 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Signature Medicare Solutions
  • January 23, 2026
Building Careers That Stay Local

How Signature Medicare Solutions Fuels Opportunities for Sarasota’s Workforce

  • Manatee-Sarasota
Sponsored Content
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 22, 2026
Hob Nob to reopen in Sarasota with new owner

The Original Hob Nob Drive-In will be operated with support from The Breakfast Company founders.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 22, 2026
Manatee moving company adds commercial division

Spirit Movers has introduced white-glove service for businesses requiring moving and logistics support.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 22, 2026
Sarasota officials approve $2.5M sale of historic downtown building

Architecture Sarasota, a nonprofit, intends to purchase the McCullough Pavilion in downtown Sarasota from the county.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 21, 2026
Day care chain looks to add nine locations between Pasco and Fort Myers

Florida-based The Learning Experience is expanding statewide in the next two years with corporate- and franchise-owned locations.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 21, 2026
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens in Sarasota County

The restaurant known for its submarine sandwiches is located on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • January 21, 2026
Longboat office building, on site of new restaurant concept, to be demolished

The demolition of Harbour Square is planned as a first step in the plans for 1905 Family of Restaurant's Buccaneer Restaurant concept.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 20, 2026
Sarasota County acquires park-adjacent parcel for $750K

The nearly 0.5-acre property will become part of Indian Mound Park in Englewood.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 20, 2026
Marriott-branded hotel breaks ground in Wellen Park

The 149-room Wellmar hotel will feature event space and a rooftop restaurant in south Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 19, 2026
Build-to-rent townhouse community underway in Venice

A new development under construction will deliver 50 townhomes to south Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2026
Nominations open for Business Observer's 2026 Top Contractors issue

Enter now to be in the issue — digital and print — scheduled to be published in March.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 18, 2026
$6.8 billion redevelopment plan gains supporters

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Florida Citizens' rates dropping nearly 10%, a $15 million renovation finishes in Naples, and a church buys a former radio station property in Tampa.

  • Florida
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