Tampa

Kite Acquires 10-Property Multi-State Retail Portfolio for $307M

Kite Realty Group has acquired a 10-property, 2.1 million-square-foot retail portfolio from a New York-based real estate private equity firm for $307 million.

The Links at Rosedale Golf & Country Club Adds 221 New Home Sites

Located in Bradenton, Manatee County, Rosedale Golf & Country Club is an award-winning golf community established in 1993. Its newest phase, The Links has recently been approved for an expansion with 221 home sites, on a second site plan.

SRS Real Estate Welcomes New First Vice President in Tampa

Thomas Michael McNamara recently joined SRS Real Estate Partners’ Tampa office as First Vice President.

More Homes Likely to Be Built in Channing Park

Developers of Channing Park, near the intersection of Boyette and Dorman roads Southeast Tampa, await zoning hearings in order to incorporate more homes in the plan.

USAA Real Estate to Build $200M Amazon Fulfillment Center

The online retailer got the green light to start its expansion in Ruskin, near Interstate 75 and State Road 674 in far southeastern Hillsborough.

Tampa Council Approves $6.5M Restoration of Long-Closed Water Works Park

Water Works Park, tucked away just north of Interstate 275 on the edge of downtown Tampa, is soon to be reopened after decades of neglect. The City Council voted on Thursday the 26thof September to move ahead on a $6.5 million plan to restore the park until the spring of 2014.

Avison Young Buys Witherspoon & Carswell, L&W; Opens 5th Office in Florida

Avison Young has launched its fifth Florida office in the past year with the purchase of Tampa-based Lane Witherspoon & Carswell Commercial Real Estate Advisors and sister company L&W Commercial Property Management.

Tampa M-F Property Part of $170M Landmark Apartment Trust Purchase

Richmond, Virginia-based Landmark Apartment Trust of America has recently gone on a buying spree, listing a Tampa property among its most recent acquisitions.

Properties, Including Iconic Red Rose Inn, to Be Auctioned Under Chapter 11

Pending bankruptcy court approval, Red Rose Inn & Suites in Plant City, as well as other remaining properties owned by the Madonia family will see a change in ownership through a series of live and online auctions that are to be held in August.

Hillsborough County Enters Race for 1M-Sq.-Ft. Amazon Facility

Amazon’s plan of expanding in Florida—and of adding 3,000 permanent jobs in the process—might bring an assembly and distribution center to Hillsborough County, center that could add up to 1,000 above-average paying jobs to the local market.