Great Places and Spaces: The Nolen (RENDERINGS)

The Nolen, a new boutique condominium in downtown St. Petersburg, released renderings of the building’s interiors and exteriors. The Nolen, which has a similarly named development in Clearwater, will be located a half-block off Beach Drive, in downtown St. Petersburg, on Fourth Avenue Northeast and Rowland Court Northeast, just steps from North Straub Park and … Read more

One Liners Pinellas: Icon Central, Tampa Bay Watch and more

► Mangosteen, a tropical Asian-inspired restaurant, opened at 656 Central Ave., in St. Petersburg. (rendering above) ► Stoneweg U.S., based in St. Petersburg, announced the sale of Tuscan Reserve Apartments, the company’s first development project located in Palm Coast, with a sales price of $32.75 million. ► Robin and Jack King, owners of Three Birds … Read more

One Liners Sarasota and Manatee Counties: GTE Financial, Step Up Suncoast and more

► CTO17 Sarasota sold an 18,120-square-foot retail property, at 1900 Fruitville Road, in downtown Sarasota, for $4.65 million to an undisclosed buyer. (pictured above) ► The University of South Florida appointed Deborah Stevens as director of the Office of Early University Programs, which is based on the Sarasota-Manatee campus. ► The Bay Park Conservancy, the … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: Marina Bay nears completion

Andrus Development Group’s Marina Bay 880, a $70 million luxury residential project on the intracoastal waterway, is nearing completion. Marina Bay 880 is the most recent development for Brian Andrus, a formerly licensed general contractor with nearly 30 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate development. Andrus’ vision for Marina Bay 880 includes … Read more

Update: Marina Pointe and Marina Landings

As tenants continue to open in Westshore Marina District’s village-style retail center, BTI Partners announced that Buzzed Bull Creamery will join the roster of tenants. Founded in Cincinnati, Buzzed Bull Creamery is a premium, made-to-order, alcoholic and nonalcoholic frozen dessert company. The lease marks the entrance of Buzzed Bull Creamery to the Florida market. The … Read more

One Liners Sarasota: Southwest Airlines, Earth’s Ally and more

► The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, an independent and assisted living community in Sarasota, completed a nearly $150,000 renovation of its independent living community. ► Construction on the Metropolitan, a 200-unit apartment community on the site of the former Manatee Inns, in Bradenton, by developer Pearl Homes, is expected to begin in the second … Read more

Moss Construction to build second phase of J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach

Moss Construction has been awarded a contract for the second phase of construction of the J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach. Developed by Dr. Kiran Patel, the 450,000 square foot J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach will include 162 hotel rooms and 36 furnished residential units, according to a statement. The amenities include an elevated 11th floor swimming pool … Read more

Like mother, like daughter

The CEO and chairwoman of RCC Associates, the nationally renowned general contractor celebrating 50 years in 2021, is proudly sharing dated news, not that it really matters. This is what mothers do when they’re beaming about their child’s accomplishments—and in this case, especially, Beverly Raphael-Altman has plenty about which to be proud. In late October, … Read more

One Liners Sarasota: The Humane Society of Sarasota County, Franklin Street and more

► The Humane Society of Sarasota County announced the expansion of the HSSC, involving demolition of the current facility to lead into the final phase of the planned expansive renovation, creating space to save 50% more lives of animals throughout the community. (Pictured above)  ► The New College Foundation launched a $15 million fundraising campaign … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: Downtown St. Pete Tower

Coastal Construction was selected as the general contractor for 334, a new residential tower in downtown St. Petersburg. At 250-feet tall, 334 will rank among the tallest residential buildings west of the Beach Drive area and in the downtown core. The 24-story project, by developer American Land Ventures, will include 220 upscale residences with luxurious … Read more