Commercial Real Estate

By Elizabeth King
March 10, 2026

Aldi plans new store in south Sarasota County

The grocer is building a 12,000-square-foot location in Wellen Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

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

Ringling College sells Englewood Art Center

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

Manatee-Sarasota

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 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.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
March 6, 2026

Despite store closures, there's hope for retail in 2026

Tariff-driven economic turmoil that's partially led to a heavy stream of store closings has an entrepreneurial flip side: opportunity.

Florida

By Lesley Dwyer
March 3, 2026

Lakewood Ranch church completes $7.7M 'blessing' of an expansion

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch now worships in an artful 10,000-square-foot sanctuary.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
March 2, 2026

55-plus apartment complex near Venice up for sale

Solea Wellen Park contains 204 apartments plus amenities like a clubhouse, pool and pickleball courts.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
March 2, 2026

Water Street office tower reaches 95% occupancy

Thousand & One is closer to full occupancy thanks to an expansion by accounting and advisory firm RSM and a new lease signed by real estate firm Berkadia.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
March 1, 2026

47-year-old Tampa shopping center brings $8.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Fort Myers industrial property is part of portfolio sale, a Manatee medical building sells, and Lakeland apartments are bought by Tarpon Springs investor.