Lennar’s $15.4 million land buy paves way for up to 10,000 homes in Pasco

LAND O’ LAKES — Lennar has acquired the final portions of its planned Angeline development in central Pasco County for $15.4 million. The purchase of more than 2,200 acres closed in January and locked up the eastern-most portions of the former Bexley Ranch abutting the CSX railroad line in....

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City Council to vote on $3 million deal for Springfield Lofts

City Council will consider $3 million in taxpayer-backed incentives for a Tampa-based developer’s plan to revitalize the former Jacksonville Jewish Center in Springfield. Developer Springfield Lofts LLC proposes a....

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Vinik Creates Umbrella Company For Tampa Sports, Entertainment

TAMPA, FL — Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik announced the creation of the new umbrella company to oversee its sports and entertainment entities in Tampa. Vinik Sports Group will not only serve as the....

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Historic Main Street building sold for $5.8 million

The historic Kress Building at 1440 Main St. has been sold for $5.8 million. Sarasota real estate investor and entrepreneur Eric Baird purchased the 25,500-square-foot property from owner Doug Libertore of 1 Health Place International, according to a press release. The building was built in 1932....

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DSH Hotel Advisors Arranges Sale of 63-Room Tampa Bay Area Hotel – The Microtel Inn & Suites Zephyrhills for $4,000,000.00

The sale represents another successful hotel transaction in Florida for DSH Hotel Advisors – a hotel brokerage firm that has gained significant market share in recent years – with more active and exclusively listed hotels in Florida than most hotel brokerage firms in the U.S. While the hotel appears to be in great condition, the buyers intend to....

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Louis Pappas Fresh Greek opens in Bradenton. You might want to try the potato salad

Louis L. Pappas, CEO of Louis Pappas Fresh Greek, was in town this week, personally supervising preparations for the Thursday opening of the Florida fast-casual food chain’s sixth restaurant, and first in the Bradenton area. The new restaurant at......

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Construction Underway On Westshore Marina District Development

TAMPA, FL — Construction is underway on Marina Pointe's condominiums, 150-slip marina and retail center for the Westshore Marina District. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, BTI Partners CEO Noah Breakstone and COO Kevin Mays celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony.....

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Coffee chain Aroma Joe's plans to open 50 Tampa Bay locations over the next decade

It looks like the nation is taking notice as Blind Tiger, Buddy Brew and Kahwa continue to expand their reach in Tampa Bay because a Northeast coffee chain wants in on Tampa Bay's rich, bold caffeine scene. Last December, CL reported that Maine-based coffee chain Aroma Joe's was opening two Tampa Bay locations. The first is supposed make its debut in....

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