Industries

By Louis Llovio
March 9, 2026

Benderson to renovate, reintroduce downtown Tampa tower

The developer is set to undertake a major overhaul of the Franklin Street building that was long the headquarters of Tampa Electric.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
March 9, 2026

Saks to lay off 66 workers from UTC-Sarasota store

When Saks Fifth Avenue closes its store in The Mall at UTC, dozens of jobs will be eliminated.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
March 9, 2026

Ringling College sells Englewood Art Center

The Hermitage Artist Retreat acquired the 2-acre property in south Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
March 9, 2026

Hillsborough County delivers $24M to USF mixed-use project

Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously to give the university money from its Community Investment Tax

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Steven Benna
March 9, 2026

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

A $32 million hotel sale in Hillsborough County paces the week in transactions.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
March 9, 2026

Tampa picks developer for workforce housing, commercial project

The mixed-use development will be built on four city-owned lots, including the site of the former Army Navy Surplus Market.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
March 8, 2026

Punta Gorda apartment, commercial parcel listed for $3.4 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Venice apartment complex is on the market, a Naples industrial portfolio sells, and a Tampa office tower is nearly fully leased.

Florida

By Lesley Dwyer
March 7, 2026

East Manatee bee, berry farms hustle to survive historic cold snap

Two Myakka City farms experienced little to no losses. But it wasn't easy.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
March 7, 2026

Bankrupt Saks Fifth Avenue to close Sarasota-UTC store

A Saks has been in the Sarasota-Manatee market for at least three decades.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
March 7, 2026

Sarasota property near SMH listed for $25 million

The 3.4-acre parcel on Tamiami Trail includes the former Baymont by Wyndham hotel and a 13,500-square-foot retail building.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King and Mark Gordon
March 6, 2026

Waves Boat & Social Club recharts course with Stickney sale pending

Sarasota County officials call the Stickney Point property they intend to buy for $18 million a gem of an opportunity for all residents. Current tenants see the deal as disruptive chaos.