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  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 13, 2026
231-unit apartment complex to start construction in Manatee County

Tallevast will consist of five residential buildings and a clubhouse on Tallevast Road.

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  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 12, 2026
Looking to future, SRQ CEO envisions more parking, vertiports

With the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in the midst of strategic planning, the new leader shared what he called a “slice” of the vision.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 12, 2026
$38M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Tampa

Rio Palma Apartments will provide 90 affordable housing units for families in Tampa’s Palm River-Clair Mel area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 11, 2026
After heavy opposition, Tampa developer reveals revamped plan for marina

The changes come after 3,000 neighbors signed a petition opposing the initial plans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • 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 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 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 Mark Gordon
  • March 6, 2026
Naples club completes first phase of $16M renovation project

Phase II of the project at the Club at Olde Cypress is scheduled for completion in the next few weeks.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 4, 2026
Family auto group begins work on Clearwater motorcycle showroom

The Dimmitt Automotive Group is building the facility for Cycle Springs Powersports, which it bought in 2023.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 4, 2026
$63M affordable housing complex breaks ground in Naples

Ekos Creekside will be the first development in Collier County delivered under Florida's Live Local Act, according to a statement.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 3, 2026
Tampa Bay Water breaks ground on $181M plant expansion

The regional water utility is expanding its Surface Water Treatment Plant to meet projected water needs through 2033.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 3, 2026
Clearwater deck company expands to Minnesota

Decks & Docks Company acquired Minneapolis-based Pro Deck Supply.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 22, 2026
Prolific Atlanta multifamily developer buys Fort Myers land

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Wendy’s is adding locations in Manatee, a Polk County industrial site changes hands, and a Miami flooring company finds space in Fort Myers.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King
  • February 17, 2026
Construction of $13.8M North Port emergency operations center begins

The new building will be adjacent to a fire station on City Center Boulevard.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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