- Florida People & Companies, September 18, 2026
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- Developer restores downtown St. Pete's last single-family home on Mirror Lake as condo project rises
The home will sit in front of the seven-story, 15-unit condo project under construction in downtown St. Pete.
- Developer Launches Investor Offering for 465-Unit Boynton Beach Rental Community
Time Equities, Inc launched a $95.3 million tenant-in-common (“TIC”) investment offering for OCTAVIA, an eight-story, 465-unit Class A multifamily community under construction in downtown Boynton Beach, Florida. Having broken ground in September 2026, the development features 6,500 square feet of retail space, a 1,005-space parking garage, and approximately 50,000 square feet of private amenities. The ... The post Developer Launches Investor Offering for 465-Unit Boynton Beach Rental Community appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Embarc Collective to open St. Petersburg location with Blake Investment Partners
The Tampa startup hub is crossing the bay with a new location backed by the private investment firm and Gas Plant developer.
- Atlanta taco chain to renovate Red Mesa building in downtown St. Pete
The more than 16,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space across the building’s three floors will be reimagined into a multi-concept dining and hospitality destination.
- Key deadline is fast approaching for new Opportunity Zone program
Competition is expected to be fierce for the dollars available, as tighter restrictions will mean fewer deals.
- St. Petersburg bypasses RFP process for Mahaffey Theater despite interest from Live Nation, others
Live Nation, Vinik Sports Group and other sent proposals, but the city's procurement code exempts the theater from the RFP process.
- Seminole Heights dry cleaners sold for restaurant redevelopment
The vacant dry cleaners building is being redeveloped as a bakery.
- St. Petersburg to lose Women's Tennis Association headquarters
The WTA will leave St. Pete for this North Carolina city that just landed a three-year finals commitment.
- Volta Global Acquires 110K-SF Hialeah Retail, Self-Storage Property
Volta Global landed a $17.35 million acquisition loan for Westland Plaza, a 110K square-foot mixed-use retail and self-storage center in Hialeah, Florida. JLL worked on behalf of Volta Global to secure a two-year, floating-rate acquisition loan through Shelter Growth Capital Partners (SGCP). Westland Plaza was built in 1979 and renovated in 2008. The site comprises ... The post Volta Global Acquires 110K-SF Hialeah Retail, Self-Storage Property appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Redfearn Buys 23K-SF Delray Beach Retail Property for $1,640/SF
Redfearn Capital paid $39.2 million for a 23,290 square foot retail and restaurant in Delray Beach. DHBH was the seller. The price comes out to $1,640 a square foot, one of the highest prices paid for a retail property in the area, according to Cushman & Wakefield, who brokered the deal. Cushman & Wakefield’s Mike ... The post Redfearn Buys 23K-SF Delray Beach Retail Property for $1,640/SF appeared first on Connect CRE.
- BayCare expands Manatee County presence with new HealthHub
BayCare has opened its latest HealthHub as its $563 million hospital in Manatee County also rises.
- La La's Sangria Bar closes in Channel district after nearly seven-year stint
The sangria bar has gone dark after years of being in business in downtown Tampa's Channel district, opening a new piece of real estate up.
- RISE Obtains $101M Bridge Loan for Jacksonville Apartments
BWE secured a $101 million bridge loan with HPS, a part of BlackRock, to refinance RISE at Glen Kernan Park, a newly delivered 308-unit luxury active adult (55+) community in Jacksonville, Florida. BWE’s Andy Effler headed up a team made up of Sam Miller, Conor Lee, Paul Smith, Chad Kiner and AJ Mangan. The non-recourse, floating-rate ... The post RISE Obtains $101M Bridge Loan for Jacksonville Apartments appeared first on Connect CRE.
- HTG Debuts $115M Miami Affordable Housing Project
HTG and Elite Equity Development, Inc. (EED) opened the doors to Naranja Grand Phase I & Phase II, a multiphase, $115 million affordable housing community delivering a combined 320 income-restricted apartments for seniors and families in South Miami-Dade. Located at 28150 SW 147th Avenue and 28050 SW 147th Avenue, Naranja Grand consists of two eight-story ... The post HTG Debuts $115M Miami Affordable Housing Project appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Another smaller-format Walmart planned in this fast-growing Manatee County area
The smaller-format store joins a master-planned community.
- Orlando Health to open freestanding ER in Lutz
The Pasco County facility is Orlando Health's third freestanding ER in the region.
- Rich Properties Snags $38.5M Refi for West Palm Beach Rental Asset
Rich Properties obtained a $38.55 million refinancing for Tennis Towers Apartments, a 306-unit multifamily community in West Palm Beach that has been owned and operated by Rich Properties for more than 35 years. Berkadia’s Mitch Sinberg, Scott Wadler, Matthew Robbins, Brad Williamson, and Jared Hill arranged the financing on behalf of Rich Properties. Berkadia originated ... The post Rich Properties Snags $38.5M Refi for West Palm Beach Rental Asset appeared first on Connect CRE.
- JV Offloads 254K-SF Hollywood MOB
Fox Ridge Capital, Jax Capital Investments and TKF Real Estate Investment sold the Venture Center, a professional and medical office complex located at 3440 Hollywood Boulevard and 200-300 S Park Road in Hollywood, Florida. The final sale price was $69 million. Cushman & Wakefield’s Scott O’Donnell, Dominic Montazemi, Mike Davis, Rick Brugge, Rick Colon, Mike ... The post JV Offloads 254K-SF Hollywood MOB appeared first on Connect CRE.
- Evolve Inks $70M Construction Loan for Palm Coast Apartments
Evolve Companies closed on a $70 million bridge and construction loan for a 352-unit multifamily development at 4800 US Hwy. 1 N. in Palm Coast, Florida. Northmarq’s West Palm Beach Debt + Equity team, led by Chris Hammel, arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower with Cross Harbor Capital Partners’ involvement. The loan was non-recourse financing that recapitalized phase I’s construction loan and preferred equity and funds for phase II’s construction. Evolve ... The post Evolve Inks $70M Construction Loan for Palm Coast Apartments appeared first on Connect CRE.



















