Franklin Street Capital Markets launches national ‘Build-to-Rent’ team

Franklin Street Capital Markets, a Tampa-based commercial real estate company, led by Andrew Wright, has established a National Build-To-Rent, or BTR, team. The team was formed to offer a comprehensive suite of services that span across capital, insurance, investment sales, off-market site selection and mergers and acquisitions advisory, according to a statement. The team is … Read more

Ellison, Alfonso and Capitano families purchase historic Ybor building for $9.25 million

Three major Tampa Bay players in construction, development and design have, together, acquired a building in Ybor City. The building, located at 2000 E. 11th Ave., Ybor City, is 37,385 square feet and was built in 1894. The property was purchased for $9.25 million, according to public records. “We’re big believers in Ybor. Its rich … Read more

Tampa staffing company leases 22,000 square feet at Meridian One building

Franklin Street has represented SkyBridge Resources in leasing a 22,000-square-foot office space at Meridian One, a 199,369-square-foot Class A office building, at 4350 W. Cypress St., Tampa. Franklin Street’s office and industrial services team of Chad Rupp and Kyle Chaikin represented the tenant SkyBridge Resources, a staffing company. The landlord is Raleigh, North Carolina-based Highwoods. … Read more

BTI Partners sells Westshore Marina District’s Town Center

Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners has sold Marina Landings, the 70,000-square-foot retail town center of Westshore Marina District, in Tampa. The property sold for $13 million. The buyer was Transcentum. Tenants of Marina Landings include Cru Cellars, Sand Surf Co., Duckweed Urban Grocery, Crave Spa, Salon Color Bar, DRNK coffee + tea and QWENCH juice bar, … Read more

Catching up with Punit Shah

Punit Shah was Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s first-ever cover story, in September 2018. Since then, he’s been a busy guy, despite a global pandemic. “Covid put a pause on a lot,” Shah says. “But we used the downtime, during covid, to plan and focus on several multi-family projects.” One of those was purchasing the … Read more

How Covid changed the office market

By Ashley Thompson & Brad Berzins General Overview – Florida In recent years, Florida has proven itself as an ideal place to live, work and play. With no personal income tax, exceptional year-round weather, world-class sports teams and so much more it is no wonder Florida has seen an influx of businesses relocating their headquarters … Read more

Tampa Causeway Center property lists for $13 million

B+E announced that the Tampa Causeway Center, located at 2609 Causeway Center Drive, Tampa has listed for $13,660,000. The property is 92,000 square feet and sits on 8.157 acres, according to a statement. “This investment features 22 units, across nine buildings, with a mixed tenant base of local and regional operators that provide investors with … Read more

SkyCenter One on track for summer opening

Construction for the new SkyCenter One broke ground in late 2019. While the global pandemic has changed, and derailed, a lot in the world, this project is still on track to open this summer. VanTrust Real Estate, a privately held commercial development group based in Kansas City, is the developer of the SkyCenter One project. … Read more