Retail

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By Louis Llovio
May 20, 2023

Publix is doing away with GreenWise-branded stores

The Lakeland chain will transition its GreenWise stores to the traditional Publix brand.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
May 19, 2023

Tampa neighborhood continues to be a CRE bright spot

Amid economic uncertainty, Tampa’s rapidly evolving Westshore business district has become a beacon of growth and stability.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Brian Hartz
May 16, 2023

Cannabis company moves headquarters from Miami to Tampa

Cansortium Inc., which does business under the Fluent brand, will create 30 jobs this year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Amanda Postma
May 16, 2023

Popular Sarasota flower shop rebrands, plots expansion to new markets

After more than 35 years, Beneva is getting a brand makeover, with a focus on the emotional side of the company's products and services. "We do so much more than just florals," says the CEO.

Strategies

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By Mark Gordon
May 15, 2023

Soap company adds trio of stores across Florida

Naples Soap Co. overcame multiple post-Hurricane Ian challenges.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
May 10, 2023

Major Midwest hardware retailer buys land in Manatee

Wisconsin-based Menards has bought 30 acres of land east of Interstate 75.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Amanda Postma
May 5, 2023

Sarasota-Manatee market to get new Trader Joe’s

The grocery store will take up residence in The Shoppes at University Town Center.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
May 5, 2023

Area developer acquires pair of Trader Joe's in the Carolinas

Manatee County-based Benderson Development has acquired two Trader Joe's locations in North and South Carolina following a Sarasota shopping center acquisition.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
May 4, 2023

Coconut Point mall adds national retailers as 17-year-old restaurant closes

The Estero outdoor mall announced two retailers will move into the center later this year days after a mainstay eatery announces it is closing.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
May 2, 2023

Investor using three LLCs buys Bradenton shopping center for $12.1M

The Winn-Dixie-anchored Southwood Shops is fully leased as new owner takes over the 42-year-old shopping center.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
April 30, 2023

Historic beach hotel wants to add 629 rooms as part of massive expansion

Golf, retail properties sold and a company buys three Manatee warehouse top the week's commercial real estate news.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Louis Llovio
April 25, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond shuttering 41 Florida stores might benefit landlords

With the chain shutting down its stores after filing for bankruptcy April 23, shopping center landlords may be able to upgrade tenants and collect higher rents.