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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 5, 2025
Former Manatee administrator, AeroVanti CEO facing new charges

The charges against Scott Hopes have been updated after his legal team argued original charges were not specific enough.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 5, 2025
Manatee County considers buying $23.5M building out east

Staff is proposing to move the administration building to Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 5, 2025
Report: Cities in Sarasota, Lee lead nation in new apartment permits

As the number permits issued for multifamily units fall nationwide, the Gulf Coast metro areas continue to be active.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 5, 2025
Sarasota luxury condo project marks two milestones

The Owen was topped off recently, and a new sales gallery is opening to market the condos on Golden Gate Point.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 5, 2025
Sarasota fencing company brings hospitality mindset to business

The co-founders of Level Up Fencing met while working in the restaurant industry and see their goal as providing excellent customer service.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 4, 2025
As neighbors keep fighting, Captiva’s South Seas plans grand reopening

In the week's top commercial real estate news, affordable housing units are coming to North Port, Tampa issues RFPs to redevelop a portion of its downtown, and a replica of the Oval office can be yours.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 3, 2025
Animal ER of University Park moves to bigger facility, adds 24/7 service

The emergency veterinary care clinic grew its staff and made capital investments along with relocating into a larger space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 2, 2025
Venice aviation repair company acquired for $50M

Turbine Weld Industries of Venice was acquired by VSE Corporation of Miramar.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 2, 2025
Fast-casual franchisee grows to four SoFresh stores in region

"I like the challenge," says entrepreneur William Wolf, who started out as a professional gamer and recently turned around an underperforming restaurant in a matter of months. One lesson? Put customer service first.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 1, 2025
Bradenton restaurant manager charged in business burglary

The manager of the Bradenton Oak & Stone was arrested following what police call a “bungled burglary.”

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 1, 2025
$563M Manatee County hospital breaks ground

The BayCare campus in Palmetto will include an acute-care hospital and an outpatient hub.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 1, 2025
Bipartisan condo reform legislation heading to governor allows lines of credit

The new rules, if signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, would give condo unit owners some relief from mounting association fees and assessment costs.

  • Florida
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 30, 2025
Longboat Key fine dining institution Euphemia Haye closed

Euphemia Haye and The Haye Loft closed abruptly last week with little notice or detail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 30, 2025
$40M project brings affordable senior housing to North Port

When complete, the development in North Port will include 202 affordable housing units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 30, 2025
Bradenton bioscience company invests in 3D printing technology business

The investment by Continuity Biosciences LLC into PinPrint Inc. will expand the company’s footprint from therapeutic to aesthetic and cosmetic applications.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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