Retail

By Louis Llovio
May 13, 2025

Struggling downtown Clearwater gets two new merchants

A new restaurant and gym are set to open in the once-thriving district now looking to reimagine itself.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 11, 2025

Pasco County lifestyle clothing brand sells HQ for $22.5M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a developer has big plans in Bonita Springs, details of SouthState’s sell off trickle in and a church, developer affordable housing community opens.

Florida

By Laura Lyon
May 8, 2025

Kristy Craig Anderson went from home staging out of a garage to a $10M firm

"There are so many things about being a business founder entrepreneur that are rewarding. The biggest for me … is this idea that you're creating something from nothing." –Kristy Craig Anderson, Dwell & Co.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
May 8, 2025

Henry Detwiler: From a 10x20 egg tent to a thriving, 6-store grocery business

“Every thing, every square foot matters.” –Henry Detwiler, Detwiler’s Farm Market

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 8, 2025

Estero's Coconut Point mall is adding and moving tenants

The open-air mall is adding two new restaurants and two retailers to its mix.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
May 7, 2025

L.L. Bean opens 17K-square-foot store at UTC, first in Florida

The retailer specializing in outdoor gear is making its entry into the Southeast with its new store.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
April 24, 2025

12 businesses coming soon to University Town Center

A 120,000-square-foot furniture retailer, a Middle Eastern restaurant and an outdoor retailer are among the many businesses opening at Sarasota-Manatee's University Town Center over the next year.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
April 24, 2025

Ohio mall owner will sell its 10 Florida centers

The properties to be sold include Edison Mall in Fort Myers and WestShore Plaza in Tampa.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
April 23, 2025

Ulta Beauty to open new Pasco County store

The beauty supply retailer's new location will be at the Tampa Premium Outlets.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
April 22, 2025

Walgreens ordered to pay $300M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions

The national pharmacy chain was been fined as illegal opioid prescriptions and false claims added up.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
April 21, 2025

Riverview retail center to be built on nearly 16 acres

A South Florida developer paid $4.2 million for the property and will build a center whose roster of tenants include fast food restaurants and a self-storage facility.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
April 20, 2025

Palmetto parcels primed for commercial development up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a retailer returns in Tampa, a retailer is making its Florida debut in Sarasota, and a Fort Myers real estate firm has a good week.