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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 11, 2025
Oak & Stone adding 3 locations, new president appointed

The restaurant chain that started in Sarasota is expanding in and outside of Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 11, 2025
Benderson targets 'big, national' firms with $60M-plus industrial project

More than half a million square feet of industrial and office space is opening this spring in North Port.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 10, 2025
Bradenton firm to merge with HR tech company

Both companies provide humane resources solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 10, 2025
Former North Port Winn-Dixie to get new life as inflatable park

Do The Beach is a beach-themed inflatable park designed for all ages.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • March 10, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $72 million multifamily deal paces the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 9, 2025
Collier, Charlotte properties included in $84.5M state purchase of conservation land

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a $65 million loan for Fort Myers apartments, a Tampa REIT pays $35 million for a hospital, and South Sarasota acreage sold for conservation.

  • Florida
  • By Steve McGuinness, Georgia Regional Manager of Unicoat Industrial Roofing Corporation
  • March 7, 2025
Transforming a Rusted Metal Roof into an Energy-Efficient Asset

The existing metal roof, once at risk of deterioration, was transformed into a long-term, energy-efficient asset— delivering sustainability, savings, and superior performance.

  • Commercial Real Estate
Sponsored Content
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 7, 2025
$1.2M design contract for Pittsburgh Pirates' Bradenton facility nears approval

A third baseball field, parking lots and renovations are included in the contract before the Bradenton City Council.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 7, 2025
The Old Salty Dog reopens on City Island

A longtime waterfront Sarasota restaurant has reopened for the first time since Hurricane Milton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 6, 2025
901-home community in Parrish marks new concept for national developer

Del Webb Explore North River Ranch will appeal to all ages, not just those 55 and up.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 6, 2025
Casey Key waterfront estate listed for $16 million

The 2-acre estate with views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway is "primed for redevelopment."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 5, 2025
National healthy restaurant to make Florida debut in Lakewood Ranch

Flower Child offers a menu filled with fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 5, 2025
Naples developer cites affordable housing law for luxury Sarasota project

The Lutgert Cos., which bought several parcels on Ringling between Palm and Pineapple avenues, is planning 167 residential units and nearly 19,000 square feet of commercial space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • March 5, 2025
144-bed behavioral health hospital opening in North Port

The hospital specializes in helping those with mental health and substance use issues.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 4, 2025
Local closures expected as Advance Auto, Red Robin shutter stores

The retailer and restaurant chains, joining a growing number of chains that are trimming store counts across the country and region, have said they plan to close locations.

  • Florida
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