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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 15, 2024
First quarter sales at St. Pete condo tower hit $50 million on strength of penthouses

The developers of the Residences at 400 Central say that they've sold four penthouses thus far this year, including three in the past 30 days.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim DeLa
  • May 14, 2024
Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Hob Nob Drive In on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 14, 2024
390-apartment community coming to Tampa's Gasworx

A Chicago investment firm is partnering with local developers to build the multifamily community in the new development between downtown Tampa and Ybor City.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 14, 2024
Grocery chain Detwiler's to build large distribution center in Manatee County

Detwiler’s Farm Market, a family-owned and -operated grocery chain, has broken ground on a warehouse and distribution center at Florida International Tradeport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Carter Weinhofer
  • May 13, 2024
Tidewell Foundation property on Longboat Key to list for $3M

Empath Health, the parent company for the Tidewell Foundation and Tidewell Hospice, announced the listing on May 13 but says the company is committed to continuing partnerships with the Longboat Key community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 13, 2024
Luxury island hotel accepting reservations ahead of opening

Although St. Regis Longboat Key may not be open yet, people can make their reservations now.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 13, 2024
$38 million in financing for Bradenton rehab hospital

The hospital on 53rd Avenue West will be run by Nobis Rehabilitation Partners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 13, 2024
Fort Myers attorney named chair of firm’s business litigation department

Scott Beatty has been with Henderson, Franklin for more than 20 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Steven Benna
  • May 13, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A pair of Sarasota land deals for nearly $25 million pace the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 13, 2024
Sarasota mall redevelopment, including 848 apartments, inches forward

The city's planning board granted an approval that marks one step toward revitalizing the former Southgate Mall site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 13, 2024
Report: Sarasota industrial space vacancy rates reach 8-year high

The Sarasota and Fort Myers industrial space markets, long a rising star in commercial real estate, have begun to slide backward, according to a new report looking at 2024 first quarter data.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 12, 2024
Tampa apartment owner pays $134 million for waterfront complex

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a credit union moves into a former Venice insurance office, a restaurant chain looks for space in Tampa, and a luxury Naples car dealer gets a new store.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 11, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays make a last stand, with future now up to St. Pete City Council

As St. Petersburg's governing body takes up a $6 billion team-led redevelopment with a stadium, the Rays president says a move — out of Tampa Bay — remains possible without an agreement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 10, 2024
Breeze Airways begins new routes from Tampa to South Carolina

Breeze Airways has been rapidly expanding its Florida route network.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 10, 2024
$73M water, wastewater nonprofit in Lee County names new leader

New Bonita Springs Utilities Executive Director Andy Koebel has been with Bonita Springs Utilities for over a decade.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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