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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Elizabeth King
  • October 16, 2026
With Hawaiian acquisition, Benderson Development now in 41 states

The real estate company headquartered in Manatee County purchased a Home Depot property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 16, 2026
Report: Florida tops nation in skilled worker demand

Florida ranks first in demand, nearly last for supply when it comes to workers in the skilled trades, according to a new report.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 15, 2026
Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

The Business Observer asked the leaders of Florida TaxWatch and Florida Realtors about the ramifications of the proposed constitutional amendment.

  • Florida
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2026
Relive the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue — in photos, videos

The latest class of honorees has a long list of accomplishments.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 15, 2026
Airline adds new nonstop out of SRQ

The new flight connects Sarasota Bradenton International Airport with North Texas.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • October 15, 2026
How to get to the bottom — and then the top — of AI search patterns

The speed of AI has created both threats and opportunities for businesses seeking to reach the top of search engines.

  • Florida
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 14, 2026
Downtown Sarasota project cancels 18-story tower, switches to independent living

No longer a Live Local project, the development formerly known as Adagio returned before the Development Review Committee as a shorter, lower-density independent living condo building called Lumora.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 14, 2026
Manatee biotech company gets $9.6M grant for HIV prevention

Continuity Biosciences will use the grant to advance the development of a new HIV drug that lasts for multiple years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 14, 2026
Manatee County auto parts store sold by Atlanta owner

The Palmetto property was part of a $15 million, nine-state portfolio sale.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 13, 2026
Miami brokerage acquires philanthropic Sarasota real estate firm

Catalist Realty is now part of The Keyes Company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 12, 2026
MA tech company opens Sarasota office, aims for 50 employees by 2029

The tech firm focuses on serving cybersecurity and managed IT needs for independent schools, nonprofits and small- to medium-sized businesses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 12, 2026
Michigan biomedical firm acquires majority interest in Sarasota company

The new partnership will enable the Sarasota-headquartered company to scale.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 12, 2026
With $3.75M land donation, Michael Saunders advances affordable housing

A local luxury Realtor and an affordable housing developer are coming together for a rare opportunity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 9, 2026
Florida citrus forecast projects a nearly 25% orange production drop

The 2026–2027 Florida citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows declining production with one exception.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 9, 2026
Bank of America names new Sarasota-Manatee president

Jeff Crabtree will lead efforts to grow market share in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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