On the Scene: Trepp Developments hosts VIP reception to celebrate SOTA progress

Guests gathered inside the SOTA Residences & Hotel sales gallery in Sarasota for a private VIP reception to hear updates from developer Rodrigo Trepp. As president of Trepp Developments, his vision for downtown’s mixed-use project continues to expand as he announced a new virtual concierge service that will be offered to owners of the 35 residences, via LIVunLtd. Special

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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,

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Derek Jeter’s former home gets new plans from Ellison Construction

Ellison Construction is preparing to build a new luxury home on the Davis Islands site once owned by Derek Jeter.

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Rendering of the new luxury home planned for the former Derek Jeter property on Davis Islands in Tampa.
Mansions on the Market: Waterfront home on Bahia Way (PHOTOS)

List price: $5.9 million Address: 5845 Bahia Way S., St. Pete Beach Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 5,253 square feet This three-level home, built in 2019, is located on the end of the charming beach community of Bahia Way, in St. Pete Beach, with views of Boca Ciega Bay. The home features 4

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Mansions on the Market: Modern island estate (PHOTOS)

List price: $3,475,000 Address: 654 Snug Is, Clearwater Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 3,560 square feet Details: This Island Estates home has an open concept floorplan, enhanced by contemporary design throughout, and is a Smart Home, illuminated by natural light in every room.  Picture windows bring the outside in and showcase the surrounding

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Mansions on the Market: Rosemary Arts & Design District Condo (PHOTOS)

Address: 1350 Fifth St., No. 301, Sarasota List price: $1.85 million Specs: 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 1,928 square feet Details: This condo is in the Rosemary Arts & Design District. Enjoy easy access to trendy cafes, restaurants, art galleries, cultural venues and more, all within walking distance from your home. You can also

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Mansions on the Market: La Hacienda Del Cielo (PHOTOS)

Address: 33642 Blanton Road, Dade City List price: $19 million Specs: 5 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | 3 half bathrooms  DetaiIls: At $19 million this private, custom-built estate in Dade City is the highest-priced listing in Pasco County. Located at 33642 Blanton Road, and named La Hacienda Del Cielo by the owners, the home is approximately 10,000

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One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: IMG Academy, Darwin Brewing and more

► Del Webb Bayview, in Parrish, opened its amenity campus, including a 22,500-square-foot clubhouse, the Driftwood Club. (Pictured above) ► IMG Academy, in Bradenton, was sold to a Swedish global private equity group EQT, in partnership with its portfolio company Nord Anglia Education, in an all-cash deal, for $1.25 billion, according to Endeavor Group Holdings, the

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One Liners Pinellas: Powerchord, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and more

► Clearwater Marine Aquarium broke ground for its Manatee Rehabilitation Center which will allow CMA to accept manatees in need of restorative care. (Pictured above) ► The Pickleball Club, a Sarasota-based company that develops and operates private membership-based high-amenity indoor pickleball facilities throughout Florida, plans to open a pickleball club in Pinellas Park.  ► Sam and

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One Liners Hillsborough: Next Level Brands, Ideal Image and more

►Next Level Brands, a partnership between restaurateur Jeff Gigante, real estate entrepreneur Andrew Wright and attorney/investor Joseph Guggino, celebrated the opening of its third culinary concept, Union New American, at Westshore City Center, in Tampa. (Pictured above) ► Jim Marshall and Clint Babcock, from Sandler Tampa Bay, were honored with the David H. Sandler Award

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Market influence on buying vs. renting in a tumultuous economic environment

The law of demand states that as the cost of a product rises, the quantity of demand falls. This concept goes further into the consumer psyche in explaining that when the cost of complementary goods go down, the demand for their complements go up. The free peanuts at the bar are designed to stimulate enhanced

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One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: The Ritz-Carlton, REI Co-op and more

► Advisors from SVN Commercial Advisory Group managed the $4.09 million sale of a mixed-use retail development site in Parrish, at 12055 U.S. Highway 301. (Pictured above) ► Area podiatrist Alissa Zdancewicz was elected president of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. ► Bayan Sabermanesh was named executive assistant manager and director of operations for rooms for

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