Some investors are turning to alternative asset classes.

Creation announced two deals in Tampa totaling nearly $135 million in total project value, alongside the opening of its new East Coast office in the city’s Hyde Park Historic District. One of the two deals — the acquisition of 5301 and 5319 W. Idlewild Avenue — was completed in partnership with Clarion Partners. The 20-acre site, ... The post Creation Closes Tampa Deals Worth $135M appeared first on Connect CRE.

Miami Design District Associates, Hunter Pasteur and The Forbes Company closed on a $125 million construction loan to build a 107-unit apartment project in Miami’s Design District. Called Cassi, the 20-story project includes 161,444 rentable square feet of residential space across a mix of units, averaging 1,509 square feet. Unit types range from one to ... The post Development Team Inks $125M Construction Loan for Miami Rental Community appeared first on Connect CRE.

EōS Fitness plans to open its first Manatee County location in former Big Lots store.

Skanska will soon release bids for a big project in West Tampa.

The retailer bought 137 acres across Florida as part of an "aggressive expansion strategy," according to a statement.

The popular Arkansas-based coffee chain is expanding in the Tampa Bay region.

A long-vacant lot in Clearwater Beach's tourist district could soon see construction.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management and The Scion Group jointly acquired a portfolio of student housing communities in Oxford, Mississippi, for a combined investment of $262 million. TSB Capital Advisors represented the new joint venture in arranging financing for the acquisitions. The portfolio is located within two miles of the University of Mississippi campus and comprises ... The post Joint Venture Pays $262M for Oxford Student Housing Assets appeared first on Connect CRE.

The first phase of a major development project brings a much-needed solution to a decade-long parking problem in one of St. Pete's vibrant, growing neighborhoods.

Apartment rents had been trending upward after months of stagnation, but that trend is shifting — in some places much more than others.

Ybor Harbor, once floated as a potential site for a Major League Baseball stadium, will instead be home to a soccer stadium.

AJC Partners, a private family office, acquired a 150,000 square foot office property located at 5201 Gate Parkway in Jacksonville, FL. Built in 2006 and situated on 13 acres, the property is fully occupied by Deutsche Bank, which is on a long-term, corporate-guaranteed lease. SRS’s Jeff Gates represented the undisclosed seller. “This asset’s combination of ... The post AJC Partners Picks Up 150K-SF Jax Office Asset appeared first on Connect CRE.

Civic leaders want to make Cypress Point Park, which has beaches and planespotting views, a neighborhood destination for the city's largest business district.

The drive-thru salad chain has set its sights on the Tampa suburbs.

The building that housed Faicco's Sandwich Shop on Webber Street is for sale.

The drive-thru chain will relocate across Ulmerton Road.

Kadima Developers announced that its newest development, Seven Park, has secured city approvals and entitlements. The $70 million, mixed-use project is located at 218-220 SE Seventh Street, ideally between Hallandale Beach and Aventura. Seven Park will feature 121 residences and four new ground-floor retail spaces totaling 4,500 square feet. The eight-story, 200,000-square-foot development will be ... The post Hallandale Beach Okays $70M Condo Project appeared first on Connect CRE.

Argyle Real Estate Capital acquired a Jacksonville apartment complex from WRH Realty. Argyle obtained a $31.3 million Freddie Mac-backed loan with a 10-year term, floating rate and 7-year interest-only. Matt Robbins, Mitch Sinberg, Brad Williamson, Scott Wadler, and Hugo Hernandez of Berkadia Boca Raton and Miami lined up financing for the buyers. Berkadia’s Greg Rainey led ... The post Argyle Picks Up 289-Unit Jacksonville Rental Community appeared first on Connect CRE.

The Richmond REIT, which owns a hotel next door, plans to renovate the Brandon property.