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The popular, long time eatery is undergoing repairs and temporarily shut down.

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Clearwater Gardens, at 1250 Cleveland St., is a four-story apartment building featuring 81 units.

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Two projects working through the city approval process would combine condominium and hotel uses, signaling a possible shift in the condo market and more year-round activity.

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Patriot Select Property and Casualty Insurance Co. was launched at a time Florida regulators and leaders were looking to lessen the burden on homeowners — and state-run Citizens Property Insurance.

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The waterfront home comes with private elevators, a boat slip and access to Moorings Beach Park.

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Bentley dealership opens in downtown Sarasota

Florida, says Bentley’s top North American exec, is the No. 1 market for the uber-luxury brand.

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  • March 19, 2026
Hoffmann Family sets opening date for Naples boutique

The Augusta Clothing Co., the upscale shop, will have a soft opening March 20 and a grand opening the following day.

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Luxury Naples community sells $50M in homes in first two months of 2026

The luxury, lakeside community will boast 457 homes off Collier Boulevard in Naples.

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Several entertainment options are under construction on the Sarasota County side of Lakewood Ranch.

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Tampa eye care nonprofit closes on property for new $16M center

The 30,000-square-foot facility will serve 20,000 students annually in need of free vision health services.

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Global aeronautics manufacturer expands Manatee facility

Safran Electrical & Power builds electrical power generation systems, power distribution, conversion and protection components and aircraft emergency systems at the facility off U.S. 301.

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