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

Kolter Urban selects Moss Construction as general contractor for ONE Tampa (RENDERINGS)

Kolter Urban has selected Moss Construction as the general contractor for ONE Tampa, a 42-story, 225-residence development, in Downtown Tampa. Moss, a general contracting firm, has worked on projects like Cora Water Street Tampa, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota, St Regis Resort and Residences Longboat Key and Auberge Beach Residences & Spa … Read more

Ritz Carlton Residences Tampa breaks ground on second phase (RENDERINGS)

Real estate developer Related Group broke ground on the second phase of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Tampa Tower II, a condominium development on Bayshore Drive. The Residences is the Tampa debut for the Ritz-Carlton brand, with architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors by the design boutique Meyer Davis. Tower I of The Residences is sold out. Tower … Read more

Climate First Bank relocates St. Petersburg headquarters

Climate First Bank has relocated its St. Petersburg headquarters to 182 37th Ave. N, near the Northeast Park shopping center. The 5,781-square-foot building is undergoing remodeling and upgrades, including the installation of solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and more. The building is expected to be completed in mid-2024. “Our initial location was always meant … Read more

Lakeland firm closes more than $36 million in conservation easement deals to protect Florida’s rural land

Landowners in Florida have sold 16,720 acres and over $36 million to the state, which will place restrictions on future development. (View the transactions below) Under these transactions, represented by Dean Saunders, the founder of SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler, landowners will retain ownership and agricultural use of land in exchange for selling the property’s … Read more

Rental Real Estate Passive vs. Active Tax Rules

Owning rental real estate can be a great way to supplement the income you receive from your regular job. Investing in rental property can generate recurring cash flow, help build long-term wealth and even capture some unique tax benefits. But, to reap all these benefits, you need to understand the rules for this type of … Read more

19-story condominium breaks ground in downtown St. Petersburg (RENDERINGS)

Developers of The Julia have officially broken ground at the site of the condominium tower, at 100 4th Ave. N., in St. Petersburg. The 19-story condominium gives residents the opportunity to rent their homes for a minimum of 30 days, up to 12 times per year, with management provided by Vacasa, a vacation rental management … Read more