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Manatee–Sarasota

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 1, 2024
Polk County office building sells for $6.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a legendary Tampa bakery is getting a new home, a Palmetto salvage yard gets sold, and Babcock Ranch is getting new tenants.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 30, 2024
National sauna franchise to launch first Florida location in Sarasota

A family of entrepreneurs plans to open three Glow Sauna Studios in the greater Sarasota area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 29, 2024
Bank names market execs for Fort Myers, Sarasota areas

As one leader is promoted outside the area, two others rise into new positions at Regions Bank.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 29, 2024
'Nothing like it' in Sarasota: Restaurateur on $10M Quay project

Cameron Mitchell — national restaurant company owner and author of "Yes is the Answer. What Is the Question?" — believes in top-notch customer service. He also believes in the Florida economy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 28, 2024
Tourist spending up, visitation down in Sarasota for September

Visit Sarasota County's September tourism data shows gains in several areas while visitation overall compared with 2023 was down.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 26, 2024
Shore to close well-known St. Armands location, citing floods, storms

The business, which is leasing its restaurant and retail space to Tommy Bahama in 2025, announces potential expansion plans.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 26, 2024
Rapidly growing pickleball franchise chooses Sarasota for Florida debut

Dill Dinkers, an indoor pickleball franchise, is expanding, with a Sarasota location set to open in mid-December.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 26, 2024
Sarasota manufacturer acquires UK elevator company

Mobility company Harmar has acquired Pollock Lifts of Northern Ireland.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 25, 2024
Sarasota optometrist retires, vacates building on US 41

Dr. Frederick E. Soto Jr. is leaving optometry after 40 years of service.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 25, 2024
Allegiant adds service to New Hampshire from SRQ

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport now offers a flight to Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 24, 2024
South Florida investor pays $5.8 million for Tampa industrial site

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Pasco hardware store is sold, a Sarasota project gets a builder, and a Naples developer takes out a loan.

  • Florida
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2024
Tommy Bahama to open new restaurant and retail store on St. Armands

"The idea of not having a restaurant in St. Armands, which is like a second home to us, was unthinkable," the CEO says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 22, 2024
SWFL roofing company expands near Sarasota with $12.6M facility

Crowther Roofing and Cooling opened a new office on 12 acres in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 22, 2024
Developing community to become largest in Lakewood Ranch

Star Farms will include nearly 1,300 acres and 2,800 lots with the new addition of the Saddlestone neighborhood.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • November 22, 2024
Sarasota, Tampa and Naples restaurants make OpenTable top 100

Plenty of reasons for diners to take a bite out of the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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