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Development

  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 27, 2024
Benderson Development spends $140M on acquisitions in September

Three acquisitions this month in Florida are part of an “aggressive growth strategy," according to Benderson Development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 24, 2024
Fort Myers Beach mayor says change is inevitable but balance possible

Hurricane Ian was devastating, but Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers has also seen the town's resilience, remaining true to the island's spirit.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 23, 2024
SWFL mental health organization continues post-Ian comeback

Storm aftermath has been costly for SalusCare and Lee County, both in actual dollars and strained community services.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 13, 2024
$188M contractor names new COO, five vice presidents

The promotions follow B&I naming a new CEO in July.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 12, 2024
Home Depot, after protests, drops plans for east Manatee store

The big-box retailer was considering a store on the corner of Lorraine Road and Rangeland Parkway.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Carter Weinhofer
  • September 11, 2024
Developer readies a rarity: A new Longboat Key commercial plaza

The project will provide over 14,000 square feet of commercial space among six spaces in a prime mid-Key location along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 10, 2024
Venice patio enclosure company expands, rebrands

Absolute Aluminum has a new office in Bradenton as well as a new look overall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 10, 2024
Tampa's development chief looks for consistency, clarity in rewritten land code

As Tampa updates its land development code with the assistance of the public, the goal is to provide a guide for the city's future growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 9, 2024
50-acre Gasworx project outside downtown Tampa starts to take shape

While it is still in the early stages, the plans for and the work on the Gasworx project shows how the development may transform Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 8, 2024
Publix pays $223 million for seven Florida shopping centers

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sarasota County is conserving more than 600 acres, a Tampa industrial building sells to New Jersey buyers, and Venice is getting a new 7-Eleven.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 5, 2024
Affordable housing community for seniors boosts St. Pete neighborhood

The site of the former Edward White Hospital, which has been vacant for 10 years, is being transformed into an affordable housing community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 4, 2024
Tampa asks for public's help to rewrite development codes

The city is turning to residents for insight as it looks to update rules that govern development and growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • September 2, 2024
City of Sarasota, developers to deliver 600 affordable housing units

With several projects in the pipeline, the city has earned a Local Action Award from the Florida League of Cities for its attainable housing density bonus program.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 2, 2024
Pinellas construction firm adds Sarasota office, nears $6M in revenue

Russell & Russell Construction builds everything from high-end condos to restaurants.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 1, 2024
Naples developer secures $234 million loan for luxury condos

In the week's top commercial real estate news, the Baltimore Orioles look to expand in Sarasota, and an Immokalee affordable housing development gets its first residents.

  • Florida
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