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...
Sarasota Office Market Maintains Low Vacancy and Steady Rent Growth in Q2 2026
The Sarasota office market continued to post solid fundamentals during the second quarter of 2026, supported by low vacancy, positive absorption, and ongoing rent growth. According to the latest market data, Sarasota's office market contains approximately 27.4 million...
Economic Update | May 28, 2026 | SVN Research
National Economic Update by SVN Research on the latest market and economic trends impacting commercial real estate. 1. Q1 GDP: SECOND ESTIMATE According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’s (BEA) second estimate for Q1 2026 GDP, US GDP growth was revised down to a...
Manatee County, FL | Market Profile | Population Growth, Retail Demand, & Development Trends Make Manatee County Worth A Closer Look
Manatee County, Florida has experienced continued population growth in recent years, driven by in-migration and regional economic activity. Located along the Gulf Coast between Tampa and Sarasota, the county is well-positioned within a broader growth corridor with...
Manatee Outlying Office: Strong Demand Drives Near-Full Occupancy
As of the second quarter of 2026, the Manatee Outlying Office Submarket is characterized by exceptionally tight conditions, with a vacancy rate of just 0.7%. Over the past 12 months, vacancy has declined by 2.9%, driven by approximately 48,000 square feet of net...