Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a new boutique hotel inspired by Sarasota’s circus heritage, has officially opened on Florida’s west coast. Located steps from Lido Beach, the 135-room hotel features a design that blends Art Deco and circus-inspired elements including striped columns, ornate feather chandeliers and vintage circus posters. The hotel is part of the Opal … Read more
Kolter Group has announced a new luxury development, at 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, in Sarasota, featuring residential condominiums and a full-service Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel. Construction is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. Located in Sarasota’s waterfront district, at Quay Commons and Boulevard of the Arts, the development will offer direct … Read more
American Integrity Insurance has signed a 75,000-square-foot lease at Bayport Plaza, a Class A office tower in Tampa’s Westshore submarket. The company plans to relocate its headquarters to the new location in early 2026, occupying three floors and becoming the first tenant to secure building-top signage at the property. Stream Realty Partners represented American Integrity … Read more
The first phase of Hotel ORA + Private Residences, a $675 million condominium-hotel project planned for downtown Tampa, has sold out within 40 days of launching. The initial phase sales totaled more than $84 million, with 97 units purchased. Located at 1101 East Jackson Street, the development will include 658 units, comprising 31 private residences … Read more
While many in the news have been widely covering the rising cost of everyday items, they’ve been surprisingly quiet about the state of the real estate market lately. I suspect that’s because they’re concerned about causing a panic that could lead to a market crash. What I’m afraid they don’t realize is that we may … Read more
Strategic Property Partners will move its headquarters to Water Street Tampa as Velera prepares to take over its Sparkman Wharf space.
PulteGroup has announced plans for Del Webb Explore North River Ranch, a new residential community designed for homebuyers seeking a resort-style living experience. Located in the North River Ranch master-planned community, the development will span 413 acres, between Tampa and Sarasota, and feature 901 homes. It is designed to appeal to Gen X buyers and … Read more
My own journey in real estate has been an interesting one for sure, with several missteps, partners I should have avoided, and deals that went wrong before I finally met the right people, became better educated, and really got things dialed in. My first deal was a nightmare where everything that could go wrong did, … Read more
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved funding for two Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside affordable housing projects in Clearwater and Lealman. In Clearwater, a 1.35-acre vacant lot will be transformed into a new neighborhood dubbed Lake Belleview. In partnership with Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services, the project will construct 24 townhomes for … Read more
S3 Capital has arranged a $50 million construction loan for The Gallery Sarasota, a six-story mixed-use condominium project, in the city’s Rosemary District. The development, a joint venture between Palm One Associates and The Simpson Organization, will be located at the corner of 4th Street and Cocoanut Avenue and will include 60 condominium units, along … Read more