Water Street Tampa to host the Urban Land Institute – Florida Summit

The city of Tampa is set to host the Urban Land Institute – Florida Summit, on April 4 and April 5, at the JW Marriott Water Street Tampa. The annual event serves as a gathering for professionals in real estate, construction and land use, across the state, to discuss industry-related issues in Florida. ULI said … Read more

Real estate professionals share projects they’re watching in 2024

Hillsborough | Manatee | Sarasota Real estate is a fascinating industry to follow, especially with the robust activity in the Tampa Bay region. There are a lot of moving parts to projects; timelines get pushed back, construction can completely come to a halt, financing can fall through, etc.  While I find real estate incredibly interesting, … Read more

The Jafri Journal forms partnership with Contractors, Closers & Connections

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The Jafri Journal and Contractors, Closers & Connections have agreed to a strategic partnership, to expand market reach through events. Jafri Journal and CCC plans to facilitate events in 15 markets, in the United States, in cities like Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Phoenix, Miami, Greenville, Dallas and more. The partnership will also help Jafri Journal take … Read more

Paradise Ventures to redevelop Largo shopping center for Sprouts and Badcock Home Furniture (RENDERINGS)

Paradise Ventures, a St. Petersburg-based commercial real estate firm, has announced plans for improvements to the Keene Plaza Shopping Center, in Largo. The development plans include the demolition of approximately 35,500 square feet of existing retail space, at the northeast leg of the center, to make room for two new retailers. Sprouts Farmers Market and … Read more

Trepp Developments contract virtual concierge services for SOTA, in Sarasota

Trepp Developments has signed a partner to offer virtual concierge services for SOTA Residents & Hotel, in Sarasota. LIVunLtd, a global luxury brand specializing in all facets of service, has been contracted as the residential virtual concierge for the property. With a focus on service for the 35 residents living above the boutique HOTEL SOTA, … Read more

Graphite Real Estate acquires a Publix-anchored retail center

Graphite Real Estate acquired Holiday Centre, a 67,035 square foot neighborhood retail center, located at 4637 – 4701 Sunray Drive, in Holiday, for $9.9 million. The Publix-anchored shopping center was 98% leased at the time of sale and has retail tenants including a Planet Fitness, Bright Now Dental and Publix Liquors. Ari Ravi, of RIPCO … Read more

Waterfront site in Clearwater Beach acquired for condo development

A waterfront site, on Clearwater Beach, has been acquired by BH3 Management and U.S. Development with plans for a condominium project. The three-acre site, at 551 Gulf Boulevard, was purchased for $24.75 million. Plans for the development include a pair of nine-story buildings with 86 luxury residences, a resort-style pool deck and a 270-foot-wide private … Read more

Kolter Urban completes Saltaire in St. Petersburg (PHOTOS)

Kolter Urban, a Palm Beach real estate development and investment firm, completed Saltaire. Located at 300 1st Street South, in Downtown St. Petersburg, the luxury tower is 35 stories high and has 192 residences overlooking the city’s arts and bayfront district. Smith & Associates Real Estate led sales for Saltaire, which launched in the third … Read more

Mixed-use project in downtown Tampa announces brand name and Marriott hotel flag (RENDERINGS)

LD&D, a Miami-based real estate investment, development and design firm, will brand its $200 million mixed-use project, in downtown Tampa, as Cass Square. The development will include a luxury multifamily tower named DoMo, retail and an Element by Westin hotel, in partnership with Dynamic Group, for its hospitality component. LD&D acquired the two-acre parcel for … Read more

Serena by the Sea lists its largest unit for nearly $3 million (PHOTOS)

Serena by the Sea, a waterfront condominium project by Valor Capital, which is still completing construction, has listed its largest unit for sale. The unit, listed for $2,999,000, has an open-concept layout, panoramic views and an interior that blends modern aesthetics with custom-made Italian finishes, hardwood bedroom floors and large porcelain tiles in all living … Read more