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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 2, 2024
Arizona developer buys Plant City land, plans 360 workforce apartments

Alliance Residential paid $6 million for 15 acres in Plant City where it plans to build a new apartment community to open in 2026.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 11, 2024
Report: Small business owners' uncertainty highest since pandemic

"The mood on Main Street worsened in August," National Federation of Independent Business Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg says.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 25, 2024
Popular Texas burger chain Whataburger seeks approval for Sarasota debut

Developers are proposing putting a Whataburger on the former Café Baci location on U.S. 41 in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 8, 2024
As Milton makes its way, Longboat looks at $170M in Helene damages

The damage estimate is expected to grow as officials continue to assess damages from Hurricane Helene.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Amy Concilio |
  • November 5, 2024
Important Provisions of Home Construction Contracts

While each word of the contract may play a pivotal role in the process, there are a few “big ticket” items that you will want to pay attention to and review with a fine-tooth comb.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 16, 2025
National builder breaks ground at SeaFlower in Bradenton

M/I Homes is selling townhouses and villas at the developing Manatee County community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 10, 2025
Roofing conglomerate grows Florida presence with Lakeland acquisition

Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, a multigeneration firm founded in 1981, is now part of Roofing Corp. of America.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 6, 2025
$40M private aviation facility opening at SRQ this fall

Sheltair Sarasota spans 24 acres in the northern part of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport campus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 21, 2025
Sarasota biotech company regains NYSE compliance

Oragenics has come into regulatory compliance following the closing of a $16.5 million public offering that provided a capital infusion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 15, 2024
Lakewood Ranch tech conglomerate makes $1.6B acquisition

Roper Technologies plans to acquire Transact Campus and integrate it with an existing software subsidiary.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 28, 2025
Lakewood Ranch tech company boosts 2025 revenue outlook

"Despite an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop," Roper Technologies president and CEO says, the company is poised for growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2025
$1.2M land donation benefits Pines of Sarasota

Proceeds of the 2.2-acre parcel's sale will benefit the Pines of Sarasota Foundation, which helps care for Pines of Sarasota residents who have outlived their resources.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 9, 2026
Tampa picks developer for workforce housing, commercial project

The mixed-use development will be built on four city-owned lots, including the site of the former Army Navy Surplus Market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 13, 2026
Longtime SWFL real estate firm CEO announces retirement

Howard Gutman has worked for The Lutgert Cos. for nearly 50 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 26, 2026
Downtown Clearwater project obtains $160 million in financing

The developers behind The Bluffs secured the construction financing packaging through a loan and preferred equity from investors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 18, 2026
Sarasota manufacturer takes lead sponsorship for digital hub at aquarium

Helios calls the hub a "cutting-edge satellite library."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 12, 2026
$38M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Tampa

Rio Palma Apartments will provide 90 affordable housing units for families in Tampa’s Palm River-Clair Mel area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 14, 2024
Grocery chain Detwiler's to build large distribution center in Manatee County

Detwiler’s Farm Market, a family-owned and -operated grocery chain, has broken ground on a warehouse and distribution center at Florida International Tradeport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 28, 2025
Fort Myers specialty contractor kicks off $22M expansion, renovation

B&I Contractors is doubling its real estate footprint and tripling its manufacturing space.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 18, 2025
57 jobs cut at Polk County manufacturing plant

Mizkan America will wind down operations of the bottling department at its plant in Lake Alfred.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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