Massive mixed-use development, including 600 apartments, planned for 55 vacant acres in Brandon

A developer is targeting one of the largest remaining vacant parcels in the Tampa suburb.Original Article

Cities and builders face ‘hornet’s nest’ to meet affordable housing needs

Using government subsidies, tax credits and zoning changes, city leaders are encouraging builders to incorporate affordable housing into mixed-use projects.Original Article

Three-story townhouses with rooftop terraces break ground in St. Petersburg’s historic Kenwood (Rendering)

Contemporary townhouses are coming to one of St. Petersburg's most historic neighborhoods.Original Article

Developers of 53-story mixed-use Riverwalk Place to begin external demolition of CapTrust building in downtown Tampa

The developers of the 53-story Riverwalk Place will begin external demolition of the CapTrust building, a process expected to take more than a month and affect traffic patterns in downtown Tampa. The developers — a partnership of Tampa's Feldman Equities and West Palm Beach-based Two Roads Development — said on July 2 that they will begin external demolition on July 8. Internal demolition of the building has been under way since at least early May. On July 5, the developers said via a spokesman…Original Article

Don CeSar developer’s historic home on St. Pete Beach hits the market (Photos)

The historic home where the developer of the Don CeSar lived while building the Pink Palace is up for sale. Thomas Rowe, who opened the iconic hotel in St. Pete Beach in 1928, lived in the home at 3215 West Maritana Drive before and during the construction of the Don CeSar. It is listed for sale at $1.25 million. Tia Hockensmith and Anna Womack of Smith & Associates Real Estate are the listing agents. "The buyer of this home will not only have the pleasure of living in a gorgeous home with stunning…Original Article