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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • Elizabeth King
  • June 12, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota included in $437M hotel sale deal

Three hotels are being sold, including one in Sarasota and two in California.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Professional Benefits
  • June 12, 2026
The Gaps in Success: Why High-Income Professionals are Often Underinsured (And How to Fix It)

Helping high-income professionals protect their income, businesses, and families from life’s unexpected challenges.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • June 11, 2026
Bradenton auto dealer's foundation gives nonprofit $1M for community center

The Gettel Foundation is investing in a community and career center at The Haven.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 11, 2026
August sentencing date set for convicted Sarasota private jet service founder

Patrick Britton-Harr, who is facing 120 years in federal prison, is free as he awaits a judge's judgement and a second trial.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 11, 2026
Sarasota County court records storage facility advances

With unanimous recommendations of approval to rezone and vacate an alley right of way, a proposed new Clerk of Circuit Court records storage facility advances to the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 11, 2026
$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

Jonathan Ith has run Chick-fil-A Creekwood for the past 25 years and is excited for a bigger and better opportunity he was offered.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 10, 2026
1,000 homes planned for new Lakewood Ranch community

EverCreek will be a 464-acre residential development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 10, 2026
Appointment-only liquor store proposed in downtown Sarasota

The Wine Concierge would be on the ground floor of a condominium building fronting Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 10, 2026
Commercial, industrial door repair company opens Sarasota service center

Vortex Doors specializes in the installation and repair of commercial and industrial doors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2026
Nominate a superstar for the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue

The deadline is July 10.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2026
Siesta Key estate returns to the market at nearly $30M after slight price drop

A Siesta Key estate that was originally listed in 2024 has returned to the market at just less than $30 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 9, 2026
Longboat Key resort's $177,600 stay includes caviar-topped hot dogs

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is offering a one-of-a-kind holiday package to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial in July.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 9, 2026
First Watch names new CFO

The daytime dining company has added a new leader to its C-suite.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 8, 2026
Landmark Sarasota museum leader announces retirement

Steven High has led the museum founded by circus magnate John Ringling and now administered by Florida State University since 2011.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 8, 2026
Do you work in an innovative office space? Tell the Business Observer about it.

The Business Observer is looking for companies that have reimagined their workspace for a post-pandemic world.

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