Commercial Real Estate

By Business Observer Staff
September 24, 2009

Multiplex Makeover

Cookie-cutter multiplex movie theaters promise long lines, rowdy teenagers and unappetizing junk food. Venezuela-based Silverspot Cinema is launching its first U.S. venture in Naples that promises to change that business model.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jean Gruss
September 24, 2009

Waiting room

Medical-office space, a commercial real estate niche once considered immune from economic shocks, is feeling this downturn and the uncertainty of Obamacare. Medical specialties continue to grow, however.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
September 18, 2009

Ringling College gets Green Building Award

llege of Art & Design Academic Center and North Hall were selected as a Green Building of America Award-winning project.

Commercial Real Estate

By Business Observer Staff
September 17, 2009

Survive to Win

Lee County has been at the epicenter of the residential real estate bust and the ranks of homebuilders there have been decimated. But the survivors will benefit from the eventual rebound.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jean Gruss
September 17, 2009

Taking Stock

Unlike some of its competitors, Naples-based Stock Development appears to have escaped the worst of the residential-construction downturn. But from now on it will let others bear the risk of owning land.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Business Observer Staff
September 3, 2009

Ashton Woods Homes buys Citrus Park Place

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
September 3, 2009

Publix buys former Herald-Tribune building

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
September 3, 2009

JCFA Ranch buys bank building

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
September 3, 2009

Trust buys South Point Commons

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Commercial Real Estate

By Jean Gruss
September 3, 2009

Bonita survival plan

Bonita Bay Group Chairman David Lucas discusses the outlook for the residential development company and how it plans to emerge from the real estate downturn.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jean Gruss
August 27, 2009

Waterfront stimulus

Fort Myers has grand plans for its waterfront. Now if only the capital markets would cooperate.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jean Gruss
August 27, 2009

Tenants Rule

It's no secret that tenants are in control of the commercial real estate market as landlords concede lower rents in the face of rising vacancies. Some say landlords may regain some ground next year. Others aren't so sure.