Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
February 20, 2024

One year later, Florida legislators are updating the $711 million Live Local Act

Two pieces of legislation are making their way through the Florida Legislature aimed at tweaking and updating the affordable housing legislation passed with wide bipartisan support last year.

Florida

Mark Gordon
February 19, 2024

Prolific SWFL developer names chief operating officer

Dale Evans, a former senior-level manager in process, operations and technology at Chico’s FAS, has been named COO of Seagate Development Group.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
February 18, 2024

Investor building 178,000-square-foot Lakewood Ranch industrial property

In the week's top commercial real estate news, an architectural marvel hits the market in Polk County, a developer borrows money in Naples, and more apartments are planned for Bradenton.

Florida

Mark Gordon
February 16, 2024

Hardware store entrepreneur named chair of Fort Myers university

Prominent Southwest Florida entrepreneur Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware, has been named chair of the Florida Gulf Coast University’s Board of Trustees.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Jim Stinson
February 15, 2024

Cash homes sales in Naples hit nearly 60%

The amount of homes being purchased for cash in the last half of 2023 and first month of 2023 has seen a "significant surge."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
February 15, 2024

Developer buys 22 acres in Port Charlotte, building 333 apartments

LIV Development out of Alabama bought the property and plans to begin construction on the complex this month.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Mark Gordon
February 13, 2024

How hot is Naples? More than 180 homes are listed for at least $10M

The eight-figure-plus real estate market, including one listing for nearly $300 million, is finding a home in Collier County.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
February 12, 2024

Developer gets $44 million loan to build Bonita Springs apartments

The financing allows the developers of the planned 252-unit apartment community to begin leasing by the end of next year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Mark Gordon
February 12, 2024

Homebuilding exec named Southeast land director for national brand

Tampa-area homebuilding executive Martin Frame has been promoted to regional director of land in the Southeast for David Weekley Homes.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Steven Benna
February 12, 2024

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Chico's sale of a warehouse complex in Lee County for $82 million leads the week of transactions from Jan. 8-15.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
February 11, 2024

New York firm buys 246 Tampa condos, borrowing $32 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, $110 million for car dealerships in Lee County, $9.9 million for a shopping center in Pasco County and $2.7 million for a school in Manatee County.