Coral Rock Development Corp. and Arena Capital Holdings, both based in Miami, acquired Prospect Towers in downtown Clearwater for $13.5 million. The senior living high-rise has 208 independent living units and sits on 2.3 acres. Coral Rock and Arena Capital plan to renovate the property, including the interior. Innovation Senior Management will manage operations of … Read more
Expect Laurie and Frank Powell to be a hit at cocktail parties—if they ever have time for them. One day, they could be producing a conference of energy startups pitching the U.S. government Shark Tank-style. Another, they could be powering an animation festival for tens of thousands of people roaming the exhibits in wild costumes. … Read more
The most popular bathroom trends of the year are all about bringing the outdoors in and creating a private oasis. With the right design, a relaxing and indulgent ambiance – which used to be seen only at spas and high-end vacation destinations – can be enjoyed every day of the year. What are homebuyers looking … Read more
Even high-powered CEO’s celebrate Valentine’s Day, and we’ve served up some great ideas for your sweetheart this month! Don’t miss The Good Life and all its glory. Our cover story subject, Monica Eaton-Cardone, was a joy to interview. Her journey with her current company, as well as many other companies that she’s since sold, and … Read more
►Craig Scafidi, a commercial advisor with Coldwell Banker Commercial, represented Amigo’s Tortilla Bar as they signed a lease to open their first St. Petersburg location in a 2,000-square-foot commercial building at 681 Central Avenue. (Photo above) ►Dean Akers joined the board of directors for the Tampa Bay Innovation Center in St. Petersburg. ►Clearwater-based Master Restoration … Read more
►Transwestern Development, in partnership with a private real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital-Real Estate, acquired 183.5 acres that will be developed as a speculative 1 million-square-foot industrial facility at 6200 State Road 33 N. in Lakeland. (Rendering above) ►Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate in Lakeland reported the sale of 3 Creeks Crossing … Read more
►Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe recently received an Arts Appreciation Grant of $15,000 from Gulf Coast Community Foundation. ►Halfacre Construction Company, a Lakewood Ranch-based commercial construction company, completed the aquatic amenity for The Haven, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the lives of those with unique abilities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. ►Dr. Justin Sirianni, a … Read more
►The University of South Florida ranked 25th among public universities for research spending – a metric used to chart the level of research activity at American institutions – according to a new report by the National Science Foundation. ►Atlas Professional Services purchased a 6,470-square-foot building at 3415 W Horatio Street in Tampa for $1.45 million. … Read more
This Manasota Key estate is a private oasis complete with private beach and Gulf views. The estate features a spacious family room with two-story Tennessee Field Stone wood-burning fireplace, abundance of natural light and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide views of your private beach. The enormous screened patio off the family room and kitchen is the … Read more
A new high-rise development has been proposed for downtown St. Petersburg at the corner of Third Avenue North and Second Street North, where Sundial valet parking and Fit 2 Run currently sit. The proposed tower would be 25 stories tall, with 100 residential units, three of them being larger penthouse units. The proposal includes 7,000 … Read more