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  • By Jay Schlichter
  • September 6, 2019
Restauranteurs pick out-of-the-way spot to build eatery featuring massive tiki huts

Kearns Restaurant Group knew their latest concept was a hit, so they built a second one. This one's in west Fort Myers.

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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 6, 2019
Structure aims to solve parking problem in big way — with 521 spaces in multistory garage

The new St. Armands parking garage has several sustainability features, including solar panels, LED lights and electric vehicle charging stations.

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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 6, 2019
New library picks up on area’s style, gives patrons space to congregate

The William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library has walls of glass and lots of natural light.

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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 6, 2019
By tapping into needs of several entities, construction firm develops niche in cold storage facilities

Lakewood Ranch-based Halfacre Construction Co. has done over 20 cold storage projects — and counting.

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  • By Jay Schlichter
  • September 6, 2019
Construction firm turns historic building into community foundation

Nearly 100-year-old railroad depot transformed into welcoming space for collaboration efforts.

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  • By Jay Schlichter
  • September 6, 2019
Solar ground mount racking company leader had specific vision for their headquarters

Construction firm that build Fort Myers-based TerraSmart gave all the credit to company president.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 6, 2019
Power up: St. Pete Pier set to wow visitors with unique canopies

The eye-catching, covered approach to the Sunshine City's new showpiece features a complex solar energy array.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 6, 2019
Kick back at the Salt Shack, the latest waterfront restaurant to open in Tampa

The Salt Shack, Tampa's newest waterfront restaurant, has opened on previously vacant land located at Rattlesnake Point in south Tampa, Florida.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 6, 2019
New apartment community an oasis of cool amid urban jungle

NRP Group, a Cleveland-based multifamily housing developer, has completed Allure at Gateway, a 274-unit, $48 million apartment community in Pinellas Park, Florida, that offers striking water features and creature comforts.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • September 6, 2019
Channelside Apartments trade for $65.2 million

A California investment firm has acquired the 325-unit Channelside Apartments in Fort Myers for $65.2 million, an 18.5% premium to the $55 million the seller paid in April 2016.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • September 6, 2019
Elvis has left the building

Daniel Peek, who while at HFF negotiated some of the largest hotel sales in area history, has left the firm amid its merger with JLL to join Hodges Ward Elliott, a New York brokerage, where he will be president of its hospitality division.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • September 6, 2019
IP Capital completes a Grand deal

$226 million purchase of the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay and Bayport Plaza will further integrate the two properties in Tampa's Westshore district

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • September 6, 2019
What They're Saying: CoStar Group, JLL

Florida's retail sector, especially in areas like Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Naples and Orlando, has shown strong rental rate and occupancy growth over the past year, despite advances from online shopping that have prompted store closings, according

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • September 6, 2019
Dozens apply for St. Petersburg Pier Marketplace slots

The St. Petersburg Municipal Pier Marketplace project has received 70 applications from prospective vendors, who will compete for 17 slots in the project that is part of the city's $76 million pier renovation.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • August 30, 2019
Developer uses speed to market, size, to win over logistics tenants

Benderson Development scores a big win with Manatee County project.

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