- Florida People & Companies, August 21, 2026
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- Marriott-branded hotel planned for Wiregrass Ranch
A 112-room hotel is planned to come to a 5,000-acre master-planned community in Pasco County.
- Related-Led Group Advancing 494-Boca Raton Apartment Community
Related Group, PEBB Enterprises and BH Group have begun work on Broken Sound Residences, a 494-home luxury residential community that marks the first milestone in the transformation of the former Office Depot corporate campus in Boca Raton. Once complete, the 28-acre destination will blend residences, retail, wellness offerings and modern office space into a single project. Designed ... The post Related-Led Group Advancing 494-Boca Raton Apartment Community appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Another St. Pete Winn-Dixie to convert to Aldi
There are nearly 300 Aldi stores in Florida, and this location will be the sixth in St. Pete.
- Benderson Development buys three retail properties totaling $37M
A Manatee County-based developer has acquired three retail properties across the region totaling nearly $37 million.
- Investment Group Inks $125M Construction Loan for Miami Design District Office/Retail Project
Miami Design District Associates and Raycliff Capital broke ground on an office/retail project in the Miami Design District. The S. Florida Business Journal reports that the group began work on the project soon after securing a $125 million construction loan. Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, acting on behalf of a group of lenders, granted ... The post Investment Group Inks $125M Construction Loan for Miami Design District Office/Retail Project appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Aventon Moving Ahead on 384-Unit Wesley Chapel Rental Community
Aventon paid $16.25 million for nearly 20 acres in Wesley Chapel with plans to build a 384-unit apartment community. Clearwater Bay Associates was the seller of the parcel at State Road 56 and Meadow Pointe Boulevard. Steve Lannon and Lee Arnold of Colliers represented Clearwater Bay Associates in the transaction. Eric Joseph with Coldwell Banker ... The post Aventon Moving Ahead on 384-Unit Wesley Chapel Rental Community appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Oxford Exchange owners plan 550-acre wellness resort in Dade City
The resort, which will span across Pasco and Hernando counties, is inspired by Tennessee's Blackberry Mountain and Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds.
- Dutch Bros plans first St. Petersburg location
The coffee chain is rapidly expanding in the region with locations in or planned for all seven Tampa Bay area counties.
- Foxtail Coffee begins construction on Largo location
Coffee and Pilates are headed to Largo's Liberty Yards.
- Charlotte developer moves forward with Rocky Point apartments
A North Carolina developer is moving forward with plans to build apartments on a Rocky Point property previously home to a nearly 40-year-old hotel.
- Florida Tech Opens $96 Million Student Dorm
Florida Tech has opened the doors of a six-story, 556-bed student housing complex on the Melbourne campus. It was funded through $96.1 million in municipal bond financing. Dubbed Crimson Crossing, it was built using a Public-Private Partnership (P3) model with Servitas Development. It took 15 months to build. The majority of the apartment-style units in the complex will be four-bedroom, ... The post Florida Tech Opens $96 Million Student Dorm appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Princeton Developer Obtains Financing for Phase III of 374-Unit Rental Community
Aconcagua Group obtained a $35 million construction loan for the third and final phase of development for Casa Princeton, a multifamily residential community located at 12867 SW 248th Street in Princeton, Florida. S3 Capital provided the loan. Berkadia arranged the financing with a team led by Charles Foschini and Christopher Apone. T&G Constructors, the general contractor for ... The post Princeton Developer Obtains Financing for Phase III of 374-Unit Rental Community appeared first on Connect CRE.
- St. Pete Beach's Beachcomber to become Outset Collection by Hilton
The conversion of this decades-old St. Pete Beach property follows similar moves by other iconic resorts in the area.
- Spirit Airlines Dania Beach HQ Sells at Auction for $93.25M
Spirit Airlines’ shuttered headquarters building in Dania Beach was acquired at auction for $93.25 million. A Hill City Capital affiliate was the buyer of the office campus, totaling over 600,000 square feet. The facility was delivered just two years ago. The campus covered more than 11 acres and comprised four buildings, including corporate offices, an amenity building, ... The post Spirit Airlines Dania Beach HQ Sells at Auction for $93.25M appeared first on Connect CRE.
- NRP Advancing 312-Unit Port St. Lucie Apartment Venture
The NRP Group broke ground on its newest luxury apartment community, a 312-unit development within the 10,000-acre Tradition master-planned community at 13661 SW Village Parkway in Port St. Lucie. M&T Bank provided construction financing. Group 4 Architecture designed the project. This marks The NRP Group’s second development closing in Florida this year. Situated on approximately ... The post NRP Advancing 312-Unit Port St. Lucie Apartment Venture appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Related Planning Apartments on Site at Fort Lauderdale Office Park
Related Group recently paid $9.3 million for a development site at a Fort Lauderdale office park at 6700 N. Andrews Ave. Naya USA was the seller. CPN West retained ownership of the 309,243-square-foot office building there. Last year, Related Group filed plans to develop the vacant portion of this site with apartments. The eight-story Manor Cypress Creek would ... The post Related Planning Apartments on Site at Fort Lauderdale Office Park appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Colliers to Lead Retail Leasing for $1B Miramar Cove
Sunbeam Development Corporation, owner of the 125-acre Miramar Cove, has engaged Colliers to lead retail leasing for the mixed-use waterfront destination now under construction in Miramar, west of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Miramar Cove broke ground in May 2026 and will deliver approximately 400,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment space anchored by a ... The post Colliers to Lead Retail Leasing for $1B Miramar Cove appeared first on Connect CRE.

















