Construction–Development

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By Louis Llovio
December 5, 2025

Charlotte warehouse developer began career as journalist in Middle East

The local entrepreneur behind a warehouse project in Punta Gorda was a journalist reporting from Gaza for international news organizations.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Anastasia Dawson
December 4, 2025

Developer proposes Tampa's tallest building: 70 stories at $650 million

The proposed 740-foot Elliott Towers would be erected on North Franklin Street and bring a mix of office space, luxury residences and entertainment to downtown.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Eric Garwood
December 3, 2025

Energy company to convert Manatee landfill waste gas into fuel in $50M project

Nopetro Energy of Miami says it's moving ahead a project at the Lena Road site.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Andrew Warfield
December 3, 2025

Sarasota County OKs plan for new court records storage facility

The Sarasota County Commission approves a lease-to-purchase plan for a new, legal documents storage building closer to the downtown court complex.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
November 30, 2025

Lee nonprofit breaks ground on $50M food bank that will double capacity

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Best Buy warehouse is acquired, construction begins on a $50 million food bank facility, and a developer sells homesites in northeast Hillsborough County.

Florida

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 28, 2025

National builder breaks ground on 807-bed student housing for USF

The Mark Tampa, at 2700 University Square Drive, will offer a mix of studios through five-bedroom floor plans when it opens in fall 2027.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
November 28, 2025

Reports: Small industrial properties outpace bigger facilities in region

Tampa and the I-4 corridor are leaders in interest in small bay warehouses.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
November 28, 2025

Area's biggest homebuilders to seize opportunities in 2026 after rocky '25

Inflation, tariffs and of course interest rates have dented the homebuilding sector. But, says homebuilder Ian Schmoyer, a "good operator is going to find margin, find a way to get through it."

Florida

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 26, 2025

Construction underway on $505M, 26-mile South Hillsborough Pipeline

The new pipeline will deliver clean drinking water throughout the region, from Brandon to Lithia and the Wimauma/Balm area, once completed in 2028.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 26, 2025

Executive Q&A: ULI chair's 20-year old prediction on Tampa's growth comes true

Tampa developer Phillip Smith talks about his goals for his term as chairman of ULI Tampa Bay, what attracts developers to the region and the challenges that lie ahead.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
November 25, 2025

$18.5M historic Ybor City building restoration in final stages

The family behind J.C. Newman Cigar Co. are nearing the final stages of its million boutique hotel project.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Andrew Warfield
November 25, 2025

Downtown Sarasota redevelopment to carry Waldorf Astoria brand

Waldorf Astoria Residences was named as the redevelopment of the Zenith tower at Five Points. The mixed-use project will include seven attainable housing units.