Real Estate

Specs:5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms | 8,443 square feet Address: 18120 Patterson Road, Odessa Details: Welcome to Casa Bella Estate a European masterpiece inspired by the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, the Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, and similar properties. Exquisite craftsmanship, architecture and design abound in every inch. Greeted by double gates, that lead

Vincent Jackson is probably known to most as a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver. What they may not know is that he owns five restaurants. Two in San Diego, one in Las Vegas, Cask Social Kitchen in Tampa and now his passion project, the Historic Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg. He is also co-founder

Specs:5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms | 5,258 square feet Price: $1.685 million Details: Tranquility and privacy are the hallmarks of this stunning, custom-designed, Spanish Mediterranean waterfront estate located in the premier gated community of Caya Costa. Situated on a cul-de-sac, with almost a half-acre of lush tropical landscaping, this distinctive, timelessly designed home features 5,258 square

►Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast announced a new $100,000 challenge pledge, from an anonymous donor, toward the permanent protection of Orange Hammock Ranch. ►Equity Lifestyle Properties, which owns the Colony Cove mobile home community in north Manatee County, acquired 4.6 vacant acres in Ellenton for $2.2 million. ►Stratum Health System, in Sarasota, the parent

►Sprouts Farmers Market will open a store at 8620 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, in August ►Axiom Bank, a Maitland-based community bank, named Richard Jensen as senior vice president, commercial relationship manager in Tampa. ►Former Raymond James senior-level executive Bob Anastasi has joined the board of Abacode, a cybersecurity protection firm in Tampa. ►Refresco Beverages US

►Belleair Road Car Wash opened near U.S. Highway 19, on Belleair Road in Clearwater, behind Dick Morris Buick GMC. ►Hoots, a fast-casual restaurant chain affiliated with the Hooters brand, opened its first Florida location at 204 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. ►SRS Real Estate Partners’ National Net Lease Group completed the $5.59 million sale of

Strategic Property Partners continues redevelopment of Sparkman Wharf along Tampa’s downtown waterfront.

Business Email Compromise (“BEC”) is a fraud scheme targeting industries that regularly wire funds. According to the FBI, BEC has been reported in all 50 states and in 150 countries. From June 2016 to May 2018, 19,338 victims have reported this crime in the United States, alone resulting in $1,629,975,562 in losses. The title issuance

An overwhelming majority of high-end home buyers, internationally, see their investment as more than a financial one, according to a study conducted by Luxury Portfolio International, a leading division in luxury real estate around the globe. Luxury homes are established as a place to set down roots and create deep emotional ties. For that reason,

Coral Rock Development Corp. and Arena Capital Holdings, both based in Miami, acquired Prospect Towers in downtown Clearwater for $13.5 million. The senior living high-rise has 208 independent living units and sits on 2.3 acres. Coral Rock and Arena Capital plan to renovate the property, including the interior. Innovation Senior Management will manage operations of

Even high-powered CEO’s celebrate Valentine’s Day, and we’ve served up some great ideas for your sweetheart this month! Don’t miss The Good Life and all its glory. Our cover story subject, Monica Eaton-Cardone, was a joy to interview. Her journey with her current company, as well as many other companies that she’s since sold, and

►Craig Scafidi, a commercial advisor with Coldwell Banker Commercial, represented Amigo’s Tortilla Bar as they signed a lease to open their first St. Petersburg location in a 2,000-square-foot commercial building at 681 Central Avenue. (Photo above) ►Dean Akers joined the board of directors for the Tampa Bay Innovation Center in St. Petersburg. ►Clearwater-based Master Restoration