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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 7, 2025
Group buys historic Sarasota hotel for Black community for $700K

At least one other proposal, which wasn't approved, called for demolition of the Colson Hotel building in Sarasota's Rosemary District.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 7, 2025
New York boating insurance firm debuts in Florida

Ahoy! Insurance, a New York insurance brokerage that specializes in boat coverage, is expanding to Florida.

  • Florida
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 6, 2025
Longboat Key to get its own Starbucks this year

The coffee shop will emphasize the brand’s “community coffee house” feel with a modern look tailored to Longboat Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • February 6, 2025
3 RE/MAX franchises merge on Florida's west coast

The real estate firms now serve an area from Hernando to Collier counties.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 6, 2025
Longtime, vocal leader of prominent Sarasota builders group retires

Mary Dougherty led the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange for 15 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • February 6, 2025
Report: Florida ranks No. 3 in nation for build-to-rent housing market

Nearly 14,000 build-to-rent homes are under construction in Florida.

  • Florida
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • February 4, 2025
DeSantis seeks to bring Ringling Museum in Sarasota under control of New College

The transfer of stewardship is seen as part of larger plan to consolidate campuses along U.S. 41.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • February 4, 2025
Rock star selling waterfront Sarasota estate for $10 million

Stu Cook, the bassist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, put his San Remo Estates house on the market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • February 3, 2025
Tampa auto hub developer expands luxury garage concept to Sarasota area

The Motor Enclave Sarasota will provide luxury private garages off North Tamiami Trail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • February 3, 2025
Housing, jobs, population growth: Florida Chamber Foundation's 2025 forecast

As Florida's economy and population grow, housing and affordability remain top concerns.

  • Florida
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • February 3, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $41 million warehouse deal in Hillsborough County paces the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • February 2, 2025
GE to invest $5M in Clearwater plant, create 75 jobs

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Naples shopping center begins to fill out, a South Tampa affordable housing community opens, and a Palmetto retail center is sold.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 31, 2025
Venice medical company to pay up to $4.9 million in false claims case

LiveCare was accused of taking kickbacks and billing Medicare for unneeded equipment and services.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • January 31, 2025
Sarasota OKs Lakewood Ranch expansion, including plans for up to 5,000 homes

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to develop 4,100 acres near Old Miakka as Lakewood Ranch Southeast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 30, 2025
Wahlburgers, Mattison's and Motorworks Brewing coming to SRQ airport

The new Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport offers enhanced options for passenger comfort. Big upgrades are also underway for the original gate areas.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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