Retail

By Elizabeth King
June 2, 2026

13 new retailers, eateries coming to University Town Center

Restaurants and retailers are among the new businesses coming to the UTC area.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
June 1, 2026

SWFL shower door company expands to South Carolina

The family-owned company is opening a new showroom in Rock Hill.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
June 1, 2026

Clearwater's Decks & Docks buys San Diego building materials dealer

The local company is expanding into California with the purchase of J&W Lumber.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 27, 2026

Naples exec in high-profile fraud case says his politically-active boss told him to steal

Steven Veneziano claims in court papers that, despite accusations, while working for Oakes Farms, he committed offenses at the behest of Alfie Oakes.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
May 26, 2026

Tampa CRA spends $4 million to convert workforce apartments

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a finance firm re-ups and expands, and an industrial portfolio sells to a shopping center developer.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
May 23, 2026

Pasco County retail properties — including Dutch Bros. — sell for $6.5 million

The two properties on State Road 54 were bought by a Lutz investor.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 20, 2026

Bradenton RV dealer gets partner, $60 million infusion

The Motorcoach Store and Millennium Luxury Coaches are merging in deal called "a unification."

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
May 20, 2026

From Publix to Costco, St. Pete CRE exec is go-to hire for retail giants

Rachel Wein's unique approach to consulting for commercial real estate has led her to some of the world's most known brands. "I sincerely hope I’m with Costco until the end of time," she says.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
May 18, 2026

Sarasota Square developer pre-leases 88% of initial commercial space

Torburn Partners has also hired a firm to handle placemaking for the former mall project, which is being redeveloped in phases.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Ian Swaby
May 15, 2026

Pass go: Monopoly to make special Sarasota County edition

Monopoly: Sarasota County Edition is tipping its top hat to favorite county locations by seeking nominations of established businesses, nonprofits and landmarks.