Entries by DomresRealEstate

Technologies can enhance community association efficiency, productivity

No one can accuse community association managers or their accounting teams of being lazy. Managing requests from thousands of homeowners in the communities they serve can leave these employees drained and searching for more hours in a day. No computer program or mobile app can actually increase the number of hours in a day. But, three types of technology can significantly increase productivity and decrease stress for community associations managers. 1. Community website Dealing with homeowner…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…