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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 7, 2025
Port Charlotte's Sunseeker resort sold for $200 million

Blackstone Real Estate has acquired the Allegiant Travel Co. property.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 20, 2025
Cross Bay Ferry service returning to Tampa Bay

Following the suspension of the Cross Bay Ferry in April, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is looking for a new operator to bring back daily ferry service from Tampa to St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 19, 2025
Venice senior living community acquired by New York firm

The off-market deal marks the third senior living community acquisition in the region for the firm this summer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 15, 2025
Demolition underway at Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key in Sarasota

Luxury hotel developer Opal has plans for the site but has not revealed what it will do.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2024
Tickets available for Business Observer's annual Top Entrepreneur event

The Business Observer is set to honor six of the region’s most accomplished entrepreneurs at the annual Top Entrepreneur luncheon, scheduled for May 9.

  • Florida
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 3, 2025
Energy company to convert Manatee landfill waste gas into fuel in $50M project

Nopetro Energy of Miami says it's moving ahead a project at the Lena Road site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 3, 2025
Lee chambers sign short-term shared leadership contract

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will soon begin a search for a new leader.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 16, 2025
Models open at 1,000-home community in Parrish

Sunchase is a residential development being built in Manatee County for those age 55 and up.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 21, 2025
Sarasota hotel to get refreshed with new management

Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality makes its debut into the Florida market with management of The Sarasota Modern.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 20, 2026
Tampa's Sila Realty Trust sold for $2.4 billion

The NYSE-listed health care-focused trust will go private when the deal closes later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 23, 2026
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo names new CEO

Nolan Willoughby brings nine years experience in hospital operations and finance to the CEO role.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 25, 2023
Tampa General Hospital buys three medical centers for nearly $300M

The Tampa hospital system sets its eyes on a growing north Tampa metro market in Brooksville and Spring Hill.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Erin Silk, President & CEO, Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County |
  • April 9, 2026
Building Momentum: Sarasota County’s Economy in Focus

The Sarasota EDC's upcoming 'Economic Outlook' event is one of the most anticipated business events of the year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 13, 2024
Coca-Cola to close Pinellas County plant, lay off 200 people

The soft drink company is the third manufacturer since Feb. 5 to announce it is closing a local plant and cutting jobs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 3, 2026
St. Petersburg Gas Plant RFP draws nine proposals

The city's mayor will now evaluate the plans to determine who will get to redevelop the historic district.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 12, 2026
New retailers coming to Sarasota mixed-use project on Main Street

Aster & Links, which consists of two residential towers with ground-floor commercial space, marks a milestone.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 2, 2026
Water Street office tower reaches 95% occupancy

Thousand & One is closer to full occupancy thanks to an expansion by accounting and advisory firm RSM and a new lease signed by real estate firm Berkadia.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 12, 2026
Italian bakery, cafe coming to Sarasota this summer

Amalfi Bakehouse has leased a 1,170-square-foot retail space on Siesta Drive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 5, 2023
Mick Jagger's partner finds satisfaction, sells Lakewood Ranch home for $3.25 million

Rolling Stones legend's sale will give another couple shelter.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
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