Venice weighs sharp increases in development fees
Higher fees for rezonings, site plans and other approvals could reshape project costs.
USF elects former student body president as board chair
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees elected Mike Griffin as chairman Wednesday, placing the Tampa real-estate executive and longtime trustee in the board’s top leadership position. Griffin, vice chairman and co-head of the Florida region for Savills, will serve a two-year term. He had served as acting chair since April, when former Florida … Read more
Tampa Palms apartment community sells for $67.5M
Providence Real Estate plans upgrades after buying The Preserve at Tampa Palms.
Nearly 209,000 square feet becomes available in East Tampa
Nearly 209,000 square feet of industrial space has become available in East Tampa across a six-building warehouse portfolio owned by Link Logistics. The portfolio at 1212 N. 50th St. totals about 955,000 square feet and includes buildings ranging from 75,000 square feet to 245,000 square feet. Approximately 208,750 square feet is available now or expected … Read more
New Hyatt Hotel planned near Sarasota Bay
The 174-room Hyatt Centric will add hotel rooms, event space and dining near Sarasota Bay.
East Tampa becomes focus of manufacturing job strategy
East Tampa’s industrial corridor is emerging as a focus for manufacturing growth and jobs.
UTampa seeks $150M for 833-bed housing project
Bond request reveals the scale of a planned 833-bed student housing project near campus.
How St. Petersburg kept recovery dollars local
More than 100 local operators hauled debris and earned recovery dollars after two hurricanes.
CITY Furniture rebrands as CITY HOME, expands beyond furniture
The retailer is adding new categories as it expands across Florida.
Control of USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to shift July 1
New College will assume control of the campus while USF students complete their degrees.