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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • 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
  • Steven Benna
  • April 21, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Multifamily deals — $76 million in Tampa, $56.7 million in Fort Myers — pace transactions for the week.

  • Transactions
    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.

  • Florida
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • April 18, 2025
No show dogs: Cybersecurity CEO talks $3B valuation, potential IPO

Brian Murphy details the hows and whys of getting to $3 billion in valuation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • April 18, 2025
Sammy's Seafood keeps Tampa Bay restaurants stocked with fresh catch

St. Petersburg couple has been reeling it in for decades. "The secret is just getting up and doing the same thing every day. We're grinders," says a co-founder.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • April 17, 2025
St. Petersburg-based homeowners insurance firm enters market

Patriot Select Property and Casualty Insurance will offer the standard homeowners insurance policy, which offers coverage for home and belongings.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 16, 2025
Rural Hillsborough County house listed for $39 million

The 16,000-square-foot house in Odessa sits on a private lake and includes tennis courts and a movie theater.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • April 16, 2025
Tampa gym franchisee acquires nine locations, plans major investment

The company now has 84 locations in five states.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • April 15, 2025
Report: Florida rated among top 5 in the country for business investment

The ranking was established by multiple factors in the state's favor.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 15, 2025
Former Navy Seal's Tampa firm brings solar power to Manatee arts school

Manatee School for the Arts' planned solar project includes 3,000 panels and was drawn up by former U.S. Navy Seal Steve Rutherford, who used technology to protect soldiers in Afghanistan.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • April 14, 2025
St. Pete luxury condo tower, with units up to $5M, nearly sold out

The 23-story tower will open to residents in the coming months.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • April 14, 2025
Pinellas roofing company expands business to include metal fabrication

Ozark Roofing and Construction is aiming to streamline its services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 13, 2025
Sarasota church sells property to charter school developer for $3.5M

In the week's top commercial real estate news a New York scent company's building is completed in Lakeland, a restaurant chain is expanding into Naples and developers, commissioners agree in Sarasota.

  • Florida
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • April 11, 2025
St. Petersburg 3D product company adds to leadership team

The new hire has a background in 3D imaging for similar clientele.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • April 11, 2025
Michelin Guide's arrival in St. Pete-Clearwater brings foodies — and pressure

The highly sought-after Michelin Guide is expanding its presence in the region. It's a pressure-is-a-privilege moment for chefs and restaurateurs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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