Population Growth Is Reshaping Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Florida’s Gulf Coast continues to attract new residents, and Sarasota and Manatee counties are among the strongest examples of that growth. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the two counties added a combined 114,439 residents between April 2020 and...
What July’s Tampa Bay Office Market Data Means for Property Owners
GULF COAST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE EXPERT SERIES Tampa Bay Professional & Medical Office August 2026 Market Update Contributed by: John Milsaps, Certified Office Specialist at SVN Commercial Advisory Group Rolling 90-day sales from May 3 through July 31...
Economic Update | August 14, 2026 | SVN Research
Stay ahead of the market with the latest SVN Economic Update. 1. CPI INFLATION According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices rose 0.1% in July and rose 3.4% year-over-year, with both figures landing in line with consensus forecasts. Economic...
Economic Update | July 31, 2026 | SVN Research
1. GDP: Q2 ADVANCED ESTIMATE According to the advanced estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.1% in the first quarter and below the consensus estimate of 2.1%....
Tampa Market Update | Tampa MSA Employment Holds Strong as Key Industries Drive Regional Growth
The Tampa MSA’s employment market continued to demonstrate strength in June 2026, supported by growth across several of the region’s largest industries. According to the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council’s June 2026 Industry Report, the Tampa metropolitan...
5 Reasons to Consider Investing in Sarasota Commercial Real Estate
Sarasota continues to stand out as one of Florida's most attractive commercial real estate markets. Strong demographic trends, a diversified economy, limited inventory, an exceptional quality of life, and long-term market fundamentals continue to support investor...
Economic Update | July 16, 2026 | SVN Research
National Economic Update by SVN Research on the latest market and economic trends impacting commercial real estate. 1. CPI INFLATION Consumer prices fell 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in June, its largest single-month decline since April 2020, according to the...
Economic Update | June 25, 2026 | SVN Research
National Economic Update by SVN Research on the latest market and economic trends impacting commercial real estate. 1. FED INTEREST RATE DECISION At the FOMC’s June 17th policy meeting, the committee voted 12-0 to hold the federal funds rate target range at...
Sarasota’s Diverse Economy Supports Continued Growth | Q2 Economic Snapshot
The Sarasota region, which includes Sarasota and Manatee Counties, remains the largest market in Southwest Florida and continues to attract residents and businesses. Over the past five years, the region added approximately 91,000 residents, representing population...
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