Manatee–Sarasota

Elizabeth King
April 2, 2025

Police: Bradenton business owner charged with fraud spent $200K on gambling

The owner of Gulf View Windows and Doors is charged with misappropriating construction funds and scheming to defraud.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
April 2, 2025

More build-to-rent homes coming to Lakewood Ranch

At the rental home community off Lorraine Road, 25% of the residences will be dedicated to workforce housing.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2025

Tickets available for the Business Observer’s Top Entrepreneur luncheon

The event includes a panel discussion among three highly-accomplished entrepreneurs.

Florida

Elizabeth King
April 1, 2025

Longtime Sarasota real estate leader, environmental advocate dies

A leader in commercial real estate as well as in the nonprofit world, Robert Richardson was described by business associates as a "powerhouse" and "eternal optimist."

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
April 1, 2025

Brooklyn investor buys Sarasota retail center for nearly $9M

The fully occupied Chili's Plaza is on a crowded commercial strip and near the development of Bath + Racquet Residences & Club.

Manatee-Sarasota

Laura Lyon
March 31, 2025

Report: 4 regional markets among top 10 nationally in real estate price drops

Tampa is third on the highest risk of price decline list from property data analytics firm Cotality.

Florida

Elizabeth King
March 31, 2025

Bradenton company awarded roofing technology patent

Crazy Seal has secured a patent for its material to seal leaking roofs.

Manatee-Sarasota

Steven Benna
March 31, 2025

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

A $145 million office building sale in Tampa paces the week in transactions.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
March 30, 2025

Goodwill retail store to be built on Ruskin site that sold for $2.6M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a downtown Sarasota building is up for sale, Pasco is getting a $200 million baked goods building, and a Fort Myers furniture store is listed.

Florida

Elizabeth King
March 29, 2025

Sarasota window and door company completes equity investment

As one investment partner exits, another emerges for All Glass & Windows.

Manatee-Sarasota

Andrew Warfield
March 29, 2025

Sarasota County EDC uses AI, other tools to overcome slashed funds

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County finds positive ways to combat budget cuts. "Although nobody ever wants to face a budget cut, we were already … building our efficiencies," the CEO says.