120-Acre Land Deal Could Bring New Hospital Campus to Manatee County

September 25, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Map showing land along State Road 64 and Interstate 75 in Manatee County planned for Sarasota Memorial expansion

The nearly $60 million acquisition would make room for an ER, medical offices and future hospital.

Live Local development proposed in Manatee County with 90 apartments

September 1, 2026July 13, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Wood framing is underway on a new single-family home under construction at a residential development site.

One of Manatee County’s first proposed Live Local developments would bring 90 workforce housing apartments to a site near the Braden River. Palm One Development has submitted plans for Palm One Apartments, a pair of three-story buildings on a 9.09-acre site at 5607 13th St. E. The proposal includes a swimming pool, bicycle parking, surface … Read more

New luxury home community coming to Lakewood Ranch

May 11, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Rendering of a luxury Toll Brothers home planned for the Monterey at Lakewood Ranch community in Southwest Florida.

The project adds more luxury housing inventory to the fast-growing Lakewood Ranch market.

Canadian apparel company picks Lakewood Ranch for U.S. expansion

May 7, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

Printeez leased industrial space in Lakewood Ranch for its first U.S. manufacturing operation.

Printeez will open its first U.S. manufacturing and fulfillment hub in Lakewood Ranch.