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By Kevin McQuaid
March 12, 2021

Red Apple nixes 400 Central hotel

New York developer Red Apple Group to increase office, retail and parking space in planned 45-story downtown St. Petersburg tower.

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By Beth Luberecki
March 10, 2021

Pair of shopping centers seeks to fill empty grocery stores

Landlords also look toward Amazon-proof stores.

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By Business Observer Staff
March 7, 2021

Financial services firm honors 40 Under 40 winners

The event was held at Michael’s on East in Sarasota.

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By Beth Luberecki
March 5, 2021

Company, behind new name, targets niche service for seniors

An attorney and a banker have found success running a business in an under-appreciated area: the gray areas that help seniors transition to a new phase in their lives.

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By Beth Luberecki
March 5, 2021

Law firms grapple with rapid changes in office environments

The pandemic has amped up an ongoing assessment of office space within the legal industry. Firms look to cut costs where possible — while reaming creative and flexible.

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By Mark Gordon
March 5, 2021

Sought-after attorney takes on bigger leadership role at firm

Recently promoted to a firmwide management role, Jennie Compton doesn’t plan to give up what got her to the top: relentless preparation and a never-back-down attitude.

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By Kevin McQuaid
March 5, 2021

Beachfront Rebound

While many hotel properties throughout the U.S. continue to suffer because of COVID-19, Florida waterfront lodging is showing strong signs of recovery.

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By Kevin McQuaid
March 5, 2021

Greystar pushes ahead with 36-story apartment tower

Multifamily rental development in St. Petersburg proceeds despite a wave of new multifamily rental inventory in recent years.

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By Kevin McQuaid
March 5, 2021

Oak Street funds target Walgreens

Chicago private equity firm Oak Street Real Estate Capital's move to buy Walgreens' stores comes as net-leased properties have gained in popularity.

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By Mark Gordon
February 26, 2021

Senior living communities look for their moment

With communities that look more like lush gardens on the outside and are run like a cruise ship on the inside, a few senior living developers set a high bar.

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By Mark Gordon
February 26, 2021

Momentum builds at massive shopping mall transformation

Already more than $100 million in, a New York developer has big plans for the reinvention of a Tampa shopping mall.

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By Beth Luberecki
February 26, 2021

Homebuilder's flexible model pays big dividends

Daniel Wayne Homes, with a model to bring the past into the present, has seen a surge in interest and sales. It pays, too, to remain flexible to market shifts.