N.C. based apartment developer Aventon building new development on U.S. 19 N. in Clearwater, about a mile from where two complexes recently sold

Port Manatee didn't take even a second to breathe in 2020. Instead, the port barreled through the pandemic in a move that paid off with a reported 55% increase in cargo.

The luxury apartments will be located within master-planned community Wellen Park.

Other retailers at Crescent B Commons include restaurants,  hair and beauty salons and health care providers.

The future of the workforce shows some positive signs.

Kforce Inc. has signed a 10-year lease inside the Midtown development as it focuses on "office occasional" model.

Keisha Bickham brings more than 20 years of experience to the role.