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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 7, 2025
Pair of multimillion Naples sales buck housing slowdown narrative

The two residential properties, both in the Port Royal neighborhood, show luxury properties are still doing well.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 14, 2024
Tampa hotel completes $21 million expansion

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota tower is rejected, a Miami law firms opens in Tampa, and Port Charlotte is getting a new restaurant and bar.

  • Florida
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 4, 2023
More luxury garage condos gear up for Lakewood Ranch

Luxe Flex Garage is a more budget-friendly version of the original Luxe Dream Garage, which held its groundbreaking in August 2022.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 10, 2023
Naples trailer park on the market for $25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, another gym sells in Lutz, a retail space sells in Naples, and CRE luminary dies.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 1, 2023
Sarasota County manufacturer sells more than 110,000-square-foot facility

In the week's top commercial real estate news, works to start on 4 million-square-foot development, a shopping center buyer gets $16.5 million in financing, and more apartments in Port Charlotte.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 12, 2023
Jenny Lenz, 33

A New York City investment banker follows her prominent mentor and mom into luxury global real estate, based in Naples.

  • Class of 2023
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 11, 2025
Boston area investors buy Naples apartment community for $21.5M

The new buyer plans to convert 50 of the 104 units in the community into condos.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2025
Noted Lakewood Ranch architect dies at 68, 18 months after retiring

Doug Whitney, who died Aug. 11, designed some of Lakewood Ranch's most well-known buildings.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 21, 2023
Entrepreneur in driver’s seat on data-infused advertising business

With a devotion to data, ride-hail entrepreneur Judah Longgrear changes up his business model and drives even more growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 20, 2023
Sarasota printing business triples revenue, looks to manage more growth

Long known for its mailing services and political work, Andrick & Associates has been expanding into design, printing and digital marketing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 21, 2024
Busboy-turned-owner builds on Tampa Bay Village Inn empire

Daniel Lehan IV has turned a teenage busboy gig into a multimillion-dollar restaurant enterprise. One simple key to success: You have to like people.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 21, 2024
Upscale Sarasota clothing boutique and its building up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, North Port land is preserved, a Fort Myers firm has a really good week, and Tampa is getting more industrial space.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Pat Neal |
  • February 3, 2022
Prolific homebuilder: Affordable housing requires a takes-a-village-approach

The days of building a new home for less than $19,000 are long gone.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 13, 2023
5,500 acres primed for residential development hit market for $58M

An NBA legend building affordable housing units, a Swiss food and beverage giant getting a new office, and a penthouse selling for $5.2 million top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 9, 2025
Giovanni Humphrey, 37

40 Under 40 winner Giovanni Humphrey is CEO of Guerilla Apps.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 1, 2025
Pinellas retail property sells to investor for nearly $7 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota property with a little extra is up for sale, a burrito restaurant chain grows in Tampa Bay, and a new shopping center finishes in Cape Coral.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 26, 2022
Head-banging health care pioneer tackles mental illness one text at a time

Johnny Crowder, the founder and CEO of a health tech firm and the frontman of a metal band, hits all the right notes as his business booms.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 22, 2024
New Naples Tractor Supply store listed for nearly $12 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a St. Pete tower reaches for the sky, Sarasota County looks to conserve, and a Bonita Spring center sells.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 23, 2025
Judge denies bail for Clearwater businessman charged in $100 million fraud

Leo Joseph Govoni, who was arrested Monday morning by the FBI, will stay in jail at least until Thursday when a detention hearing is scheduled.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2007
Commerical Real Estate Briefs

NY groups pay $14.7 million for Oaks PlazaCritical Path Development planning flex buildingProscenium developer signs deal with NederlanderRE/MAX Gulfstream leases 2nd downtown officeLandMark Bank to take three floorsTarget buys land for super storeFort Myers investors plan University Drive office Harbor Development Corp. invests in N. Fort Myers CVSInland acquires Brandon Centre SouthClearwater investor acquires Starlight PlazaTrail America Tire & Wheel moves to Plant City

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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