Development

By Louis Llovio
February 18, 2024

Investor building 178,000-square-foot Lakewood Ranch industrial property

In the week's top commercial real estate news, an architectural marvel hits the market in Polk County, a developer borrows money in Naples, and more apartments are planned for Bradenton.

Florida

By Andrew Warfield
February 17, 2024

As Sarasota dog track begins demolition, redevelopment remains uncertain

After 95 years, the Sarasota Kennel Club, on a 26-acre site in north Sarasota, will be cleared for unspecified future development.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
February 15, 2024

Developer buys 22 acres in Port Charlotte, building 333 apartments

LIV Development out of Alabama bought the property and plans to begin construction on the complex this month.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
February 13, 2024

Sarasota pickleball company advances on Palm Beach County project

The Pickleball Club, a Sarasota company that develops private, indoor pickleball facilities, is moving forward on a project in Palm Beach County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
February 13, 2024

How hot is Naples? More than 180 homes are listed for at least $10M

The eight-figure-plus real estate market, including one listing for nearly $300 million, is finding a home in Collier County.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
February 12, 2024

Homebuilding exec named Southeast land director for national brand

Tampa-area homebuilding executive Martin Frame has been promoted to regional director of land in the Southeast for David Weekley Homes.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Andrew Warfield
February 7, 2024

Proposed density increase in Sarasota neighborhood criticized as 'ghetto'

The Sarasota Housing Authority seeks higher density for new developments. A city Planning Board member says doubling the number of units at the Bertha Mitchell community will unfairly burden Newtown.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
February 7, 2024

Builder quickly sells nearly 30 homes in new Babcock Ranch neighborhood

This is the first time Christoper Alan Homes has built homes in the community.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
February 5, 2024

Life after lockup: Roofing CEO reflects on year in prison for PPP loan fraud

Casey Crowther is contrite yet driven as he continues rebuilding his life and roofing company after serving time in prison. "I get that this is on me, and it’s my job to show people who I am."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Andrew Warfield
February 3, 2024

$700 million worth of development projects take shape in Sarasota

Project leaders updated the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce on the expected cultural and economic impacts of Mote, The Bay and more.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Beth Luberecki
February 2, 2024

Entrepreneur pivots to roofing while overcoming major tragedy

Hannah Vogel’s path toward owning a roofing company, Vogel Roofing, hasn’t been easy. But she persevered. Now she wants other women to see the possibilities in the field too.