Industry Insights

By Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP On about two Sunday mornings each month, Larry Ingram, partner-in-charge at Tampa-area Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, can be found on stage rocking an electric guitar. He’s likely flanked by two other men: the bass player, a former legal partner of Ingram’s, and the drummer, an individual with

By Elizabeth Shauger, CPA & Director with Mauldin & Jenkins Are you purchasing property from a foreign seller? If so, you need to understand the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) and how this legislation impacts your transaction. Individuals and entities from all over the world invest in United States (U.S.) real estate

By Rebekah Nault, Director of Global Business Development In an era where globalization might suggest that “bigger is always better,” successful global enterprises recognize the crucial value of local clientele. Establishing strong local partnerships in Tampa Bay is not just beneficial; it is necessary for sustainable growth and innovation. Demonstrating a standard of attention, understanding

By John Silvia, CEO and Founder, Dynamic Economic Strategy Five fundamentals provide a basis for good executive and investment decision-making; Expectations for economic growth, inflation, interest rates, the dollar and corporate profits are the basis. Currently, the United States economy is experiencing trend-plus economic growth alongside persistent, above the Federal Reserve’s, two percent target on

Saatva, a privately held e-commerce company that specializes in luxury mattresses, will open what it calls a “viewing room,” at Water Street Tampa. “Tampa’s sophisticated consumer is a great fit for Saatva. We couldn’t be more excited to be bringing our state-of-the-art Viewing Room to Tampa’s wellness-focused, waterfront community,” said Ron Rudzin, founder and chief

Strategic Property Partners has announced an expansion, and lease extension, with PEI Global Partners, at Water Street Tampa. PEI, an investment bank specializing in power, energy and infrastructure, will relocate from its current space within Thousand & One, Water Street’s WELL Gold-certified office tower, to an expanded suite on the eleventh floor, which will nearly

The Tampa-based legal firm Older Lundy Koch & Martino has expanded into South Florida with a new office, in Fort Myers. The new office is located at 2256 First Street, Fort Myers. This is the firm’s sixth office. “It has been incredible to see our firm grow not only quickly but also carefully, and with

Cresset Real Estate Partners formed a joint venture with KETTLER and Daryl Shaw to develop a 390-unit, mid-rise apartment building in Tampa. The development, located in Ybor City, has already begun construction with an expected completion date in 2026. In addition to the 390 apartment units including luxury studios, and one and two bedrooms, the

Cooley Law School has finalized plans to move its Tampa Bay campus to the Tampa Oaks area of Temple Terrace. Cooley’s campus will occupy part of the first floor, and the entire second floor, of the Tampa Oaks II building, located at 12906 Tampa Oaks Blvd., near the University of South Florida. Earlier this year,

During peak pandemic times, RV travel surged as a way to escape and maintain social distancing protocols. But for many, RV’ing was already a tried-and-true pastime. It’s a lifestyle and if you love it, you LOVE IT.  According to Outdoorsy, an online rental resource for RVs, motorhomes and trailers, RV travel pickup in May, around

The Tampa Bay Bowl Association has announced that Greg Orchard has been elected to the post of Chair of the Board of Directors of the ReliaQuest Bowl, a college bowl game held annually, in Tampa. Orchard is a former CPA and retired as chief financial officer of Visit Tampa Bay. He has previously served as

A partnership between Blake Investment Partners and Greystar Real Estate Partners has filed an application with the City of St. Petersburg’s Development Review Committee for the redevelopment of more than 4.5 acres of the Jim & Heather Gills YMCA campus, on the west side of downtown St. Petersburg. The proposed development, at the southwest intersection