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Retail

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 23, 2025
Manatee building leased by cannabis retailer sells for $4 million

The property just off University Parkway, with a long-term lease in place, was bought by a New York investor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 21, 2025
Local family seeks approvals for Naples luxury waterfront project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sprouts is opening two stores in the area, two land parcel sold to storage developers, and a Pinellas retail center brings $13 million.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 21, 2025
Tervis, Publix and Tropicana make list of Florida’s most beloved homegrown brands

Ron Jon Surf Shop and Gatorade also make the Sunshine State top 5.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 20, 2025
Sprouts to open Venice, St. Petersburg stores, hire nearly 200 employees

The Arizona grocer is opening the two stores, its latest in Florida, on Nov. 14.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 15, 2025
Detwiler’s opening large distribution center in Palmetto

The grocery chain will use the center to serve its six stores in Sarasota and Manatee counties with more possibly to come.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 11, 2025
Publix opens Fort Myers store a year after demolition

The Lakeland grocery chain built a new store on Daniels Parkway, replacing one that had stood in the space since 1990.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 9, 2025
As Foot Locker's sale to Dick's closes, no mention of future HQ in St. Pete

The retailer's move is still on, says the company's new landlord, despite no official comment from Foot Locker or its new owner Dick's Sporting Goods.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 7, 2025
Sarasota firm closes Venice, Lakewood Ranch sales totaling $35 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Clearwater boat retailer expands into Fort Myers, a Miami company takes over management of three communities, and a Dallas investor buys a Tampa property.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 3, 2025
Tommy Bahama Restaurant reopening in new Sarasota location

The restaurant will also be joined with a retail store on St. Armands Circle.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 31, 2025
Developer to build car condos in Bonita Springs

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a northeast bagel shop is coming, an office seller takes a loss, and a gym is moving.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 29, 2025
Sarasota big and tall retailer to shutter after nearly 50 years

King James Big & Tall cites competition as its reason for going out of business.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 26, 2025
2 Tervis veterans buy Osprey store

The retail shop on U.S. 41 is owned by the former Tervis CEO and part of the founding family of the Tervis brand.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 22, 2025
Future of famous St. Pete bookstore, closed for 5 years, remains a mystery

Haslam's Book Store's million-dollar piece of property in St. Petersburg stays an elusive prize for both book lovers and developers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 17, 2025
Bradenton home of 130-year Pelot’s pharmacy up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa storage facility sold for nearly $38 million, Ray's future owner buys SWFL lots, and Fort Myers radio stations get an upgrade.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • August 15, 2025
Whole Foods, Homesense planned for Sarasota Square redevelopment

The two retailers are expected to anchor a more than 500,000-square-foot mixed-use project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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