Industries

By Kevin McQuaid
April 28, 2017

Five-Star Fancy

Tampa Bay could be home to a new luxury hotel if job and tourism growth continue.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Kevin McQuaid
April 21, 2017

Course Change

The Lutgert Cos. largely pioneered high-rise residential development in Naples. Today its growth stems largely from other sources.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Kevin McQuaid
April 21, 2017

Dilweg Sarasota deal may spur others

The North Carolina firm that acquired the 13-story Sarasota City Center for the highest price spent for a downtown Sarasota office building in the past decade may be seeking other Gulf Coast deals, company officials say.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
April 21, 2017

Thrust Forward

One of the largest community banks in the region, seeking more market share, is fearless. 'We will compete with Regions, BB&T and SunTrust and Wells Fargo,' one executive says.

Finance

By Kevin McQuaid
April 21, 2017

A Peerless Pier

The redevelopment of St. Petersburg's Municipal Pier has the potential to be the catalyst for even further growth.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Kevin McQuaid
April 21, 2017

Fort Myers investor buys portfolio for $17.5 million

A series of Fort Myers-based companies formed in February have acquired five office and retail properties there for a combined $17.5 million, according to records.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jean Gruss
April 21, 2017

Good Strategy

Stonegate Bank grew aggressively the past few years, particularly by buying community banks from Tampa to Naples. It was a winning move.

Finance

By Kevin McQuaid
April 21, 2017

Florida CRE development and employment booming

The National Association of Industrial and Office Parks ranked Florida among the top five states in the nation for commercial real estate industry spending impact and the number of jobs the industry sustains.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Grier Ferguson
April 21, 2017

Major Asset

Successful area banker Jim Kuhlman has only been president and CEO of 1st Manatee Bank since May 2016. But he's already made a big mark.

Finance

By Mark Gordon
April 21, 2017

'Proud Moments'

Rita Lowman has had plenty of chances to walk away from banking — some after highly lucrative successes. But she has crucial industry ideas to pursue.

Finance

By Kevin McQuaid
April 14, 2017

Tampa apartment owner continues buying spree

Robbins Electra, on the heels of buying more than $1.1 billion worth of multifamily projects in 2016, maintained its buying spree in the first quarter this year.