PulteGroup to open community geared toward first-time homebuyers in Wesley Chapel
It will be the builder's third community in Wesley Chapel.Original Article
Archive for month: May, 2019
California juice bar, coffee shop hybrid to open first Florida location in Westshore Marina District
A California coffee shop and juice bar is the latest retail tenant to commit to the Westshore Marina District. BTI Partners, the district's developer, said Tuesday that DRNK coffee + tea/QWENCH juice bar will open its first Florida location in the district in early 2020. Coffee and tea is served on the DRNK side of the concept; QWENCH serves raw juices, smoothies and acai bowls. It will occupy 1,200 square feet in the district's village-style retail center, where Duckweed Urban Market has already…Original Article
Former Atlanta entrepreneur’s 2,850-acre Florida plantation listed for sale (Photos)
A Florida plantation owned by a former Atlanta entrepreneur is on the market for sale by either traditional offer or auction, with both due June 20. Honey Lake Plantation is a 2,844-acre plantation offering quail, deer and turkey hunting located in Jefferson and Madison counties in northern Florida. It includes its namesake 80-acre deep-water lake. The 6,994-square-foot main home overlooks the lake. Located in the historic Red Hills quail plantation belt, Honey Lake Plantation is about 35 miles…Original Article
Water Street Tampa lands world’s first ever WELL certification for an entire neighborhood
Water Street Tampa is the world's first-ever neighborhood to receive a certification for meeting wellness standards outlined by the WELL Community Standard. Strategic Property Partners, the developer of Water Street, announced the milestone Tuesday. Water Street is the $3 billion-plus, mixed-use district under construction between the central business district and Channel district in downtown Tampa. The WELL Community Standard puts specifications on wellness for real estate developments — similar…Original Article
Central Florida homebuilder enters Tampa market
Eustis-based custom homebuilder Kevco Builders has expanded into the Tampa Bay region. Construction management professional Craig Calhoun will be the division president, according to a release. “We’ve been building custom homes for nearly 40 years, yet we don’t see ourselves as a construction business. We are a people business,” said Joe Ziler, president of Kevco Builders. The company will serve clients throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk and Manatee counties. Kevco…Original Article
Existing home sales in the US continued to contract in April
That far undershot median expectations for a 2.7 percent rise from a poll of economists.Original Article
Exclusive: EDC follows up on its 2014 study about Tampa Bay and has an ‘aha’ moment
The EDC wanted to learn what factors drive corporate relocation and the expansion process now, and whether they changed since the last survey in 2014.Original Article
Tampa Bay’s second Crystal Lagoon begins construction in South Hillsborough County
At the center of massive, master-planned communities in South Hillsborough and Wesley Chapel ar the hottest residential amenities: manmade Crystal Lagoons.Original Article
Here are the seven proposals for the former St. Pete Police headquarters
Now that the St. Petersburg Police moved its headquarters across the street to 1304 First Ave., the corner the department used to occupy will not be empty for long. The 2-acre lot, worth $6.6 million, will undoubtedly continue to climb in value as St. Pete's trendy Edge District continues to rise and developers want in on the action. The city of St. Petersburg opened a request for proposals on Jan. 7 and applications closed May 10. Seven real estate developers threw their ideas into the ring,…Original Article
Former Rays star Fred McGriff sells Avila estate
Former Tampa Bay Rays star Fred McGriff has sold his Avila estate for just over $1 million less than the asking price. The house at 16314 Millan de Avila was listed in late 2018 for $3.495 million and sold for $2.45 million, according to Zillow. It sits on a double lot, nearly 1.8 acres, and is 11,768 square feet. Listing agents Jennifer Zales and Michelle Fitz-Randolph with Coldwell Banker represented the seller. The buyer was not named. McGriff's Major League Baseball career included six…Original Article