Retail

By Louis Llovio
February 12, 2026

Aldi-anchored center in Pasco County sells for $6.4 million

Oakview Plaza was bought by a New York company ahead of $2 million in planned upgrades as the grocer converts from Winn-Dixie.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 12, 2026

Sarasota window and door dealer acquires Sarasota Glass & Mirror

A more than 50-year-old glass company in Sarasota has been acquired.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
February 10, 2026

Retail landscape in Florida takes another loss, as operator of Eddie Bauer stores shutters locations

The apparel retailer will shut its remaining regional store in Tampa as its retail operator liquidates all its locations.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 4, 2026

Sarasota Architectural Salvage closing storefront after 23 years

Business owner Jesse White will continue salvage and preservation work on a mobile basis.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
February 3, 2026

California hedge fund makes $1.1B offer to buy MarineMax

The Donerail Group is offering to buy the Clearwater retailer and marina operator for $35 a share.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 30, 2026

Bankrupt Saks closing stores in Pasco, Manatee and Collier

The luxury retailer is shutting down most of its discount Off 5th stores as it deals with more than $1 billion in debt.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
January 30, 2026

Sarasota jeweler goes viral with videos — including baby squirrel

Jeweler Todd Alan's patient path to success in a competitive market is led by a core principle: building trust with clients.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
January 11, 2026

$1B mixed-use project signs up new investor

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a homebuilder plans for 2,200 new homes in SWFL, affordable housing for seniors opens in Pinellas County, and a home/garden retailer expands into Venice.

Florida

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By Elizabeth King
January 9, 2026

Stone distributor opens 20K-square-foot Manatee County store

UMI Stone has a new showroom and warehouse north of Sarasota.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
January 7, 2026

After delay, construction begins on $25M Naples Genesis dealership

Work is underway at the Zellers family owned Genesis of Naples.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
January 7, 2026

$1B Midtown Tampa developer adds Palm Beach investor for retail growth

The Bromley Cos. has formed a joint venture to help "ensure the retail offering evolves in a way that complements" office, residential and hotel components.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
January 7, 2026

Tampa food brokerage leader steps down, son takes on CEO role

Cammie Chatterton, who founded the company in 1993, will become chairwoman of the advisory board as her son, Chris Chatterton, steps into the CEO job.