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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 20, 2026
Lakewood Ranch IT company acquires Venice firm

Four Winds IT has taken over Suncoast IT Consultants.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 20, 2026
Study: Florida residents carry amongst the highest credit card debt in US

The per-capita credit card debt in Florida rose 4.3% year-over-year and is 16% higher than the national average.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 19, 2026
$7.5M church preschool project complete in Sarasota

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has expanded its campus on Honore Avenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2026
Annis named CEO of Barancik Foundation

Longtime community leader John Annis served on an interim basis with the Sarasota nonprofit since March.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • August 19, 2026
Sarasota banker, 71, completes Appalachian Trail in style

Ben Hatcher, banker by day, recently completed an iconic American hike that spans 14 states and more than 2,100 miles.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 18, 2026
Benderson Development acquires three retail properties in region

The new acquisitions — in Sarasota, Pinellas and Lee counties — total nearly 350,000 square feet.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 18, 2026
Bealls enters Michigan, expands into New York

When it opens stores in Michigan later this fall, the retailer will have a presence in 23 states.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 17, 2026
Manatee County apartment complex sells for $67 million

Improvements are in store for The Crossing at Palm Aire, the new owners say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 17, 2026
Allegiant adds three new flights across Gulf Coast region

The routes will be “hyper-seasonal,” according to the airline.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 14, 2026
North Manatee Soccer Club's ex-treasurer charged in $146K fraud scheme

The treasurer of the youth soccer club was removed from her position following her arrest, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 14, 2026
North Port daycare property sells for $3.6 million

La Petite Academy has a long-term lease on the building bought by a New Jersey investor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 13, 2026
Two quick-service restaurants to open first co-branded US location in Palmetto

Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John’s will be located under one roof in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 12, 2026
D.C. restaurant to make Florida debut in downtown Sarasota

Balos Restaurant will be located in The Edge condominium.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 12, 2026
Bradenton, private Pittsburgh university pursue partnership

The city of Bradenton is working with Point Park University, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 12, 2026
Lakewood Ranch sports card business certifies rare $1.3M item

CGC Cards authenticated and certified the 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner baseball card.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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