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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 28, 2025
Sarasota company applies for Alzheimer's drug patent

Silo Pharma developed a new neurology drug in collaboration with Columbia University.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 28, 2025
Bradenton storage facility gets $9.1M loan

The loan provides financing for an 800-unit storage facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • April 28, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Nearly $50 million in health care site deals in Charlotte County lead the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 27, 2025
Discount grocer Aldi buys vacant Cape Coral parcel for $1.1 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a car wash chain is opening its inaugural location in Pasco, the foundation is in on a Sarasota tower, and needed affordable housing is heading to SWFL.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 26, 2025
Sarasota fertility company changes name, ticker symbol

The name change for INVO Fertility comes as the company separates its divisions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 25, 2025
First Watch to open first restaurant in Boston

The East Manatee County-based company specializing in breakfast, lunch and brunch will open a "high-profile location in the heart of Boston," First Watch CEO and President Chris Tomasso says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2025
12 businesses coming soon to University Town Center

A 120,000-square-foot furniture retailer, a Middle Eastern restaurant and an outdoor retailer are among the many businesses opening at Sarasota-Manatee's University Town Center over the next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Hospital unveils $75M research, education center

The Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute will provide space for medical and clinical innovation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Sharon Hillstrom
  • April 24, 2025
Bradenton Area EDC leader: Businesses, educators can create modern workforce

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. seeks to close the gap between "what students are learning and what businesses need now and in the future."

  • Opinion
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 23, 2025
Sarasota County projects $8M stadium funding shortfall by 2030

County officials will analyze funding options using the Tourist Development Tax to address future repair and replacement costs for Ed Smith Stadium and CoolToday Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 23, 2025
Retirement community on Sarasota Bay plans major expansion

The addition of 153 more residences and parking structure will help the 59-year-old Plymouth Harbor retirement community reduce its five-year waiting list and parking shortage.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 23, 2025
Sarasota commissioners reject deal to buy Main Street lot for justice center

The proposal to buy 0.6 acres for $4.875 million failed to reach super-majority approval by the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • April 22, 2025
Walgreens ordered to pay $300M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions

The national pharmacy chain was been fined as illegal opioid prescriptions and false claims added up.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 22, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center appoints new CEO

A Texas health care executive has been selected to lead the hospital in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 22, 2025
FCCI Insurance expands excess and surplus coverage

A Sarasota-headquartered insurance company with $3.3 billion in assets is offering excess and surplus coverage to all of its regions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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