Belleair waterfront estate sells for $8.7 million

Real estate investor Ben Mallah sold the nearly 12,000-square-foot home.Original Article

Lakeland apartment investors take control of more than 1,000 Florida units via recapitalization agreement

Lakeland-based Blue Roc Premier Properties manages more than 16,000 multifamily units across the Southeast.Original Article

Tampa Bay among the top 20 markets for apartment construction

Nationally, 1.2 million new apartments were opened during the pandemic boom.Original Article

States say flood insurance fight should continue, including Florida

Florida and other states are trying to fend off an attempt by the Biden administration to end a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that have led to higher premiums for many property owners.Original Article

Judge rejects unclaimed property lawsuit filed by St. Petersburg residents

A federal judge Tuesday dismissed a potential class-action lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a law that directs the state’s handling of unclaimed property.Original Article

Column: Florida lawyers use tech to streamline estate transfers

Florida legal experts responsible for creating, overseeing and administering wills and trusts are using the latest technology to streamline and improve the efficacy of their estate practices.Original Article

$12 million home sale is Casey Key’s highest in two years

The waterfront estate has a variety of outdoor amenities including a pool, boat and kayak lifts.Original Article

Tampa Bay Lightning owner sells Atlanta condo at a loss

The sale price represents an 18% loss on what the sellers paid for the condo.Original Article

Historic St. Pete home designed by architect Edgar Ferdon is on the market

The home was built in 1925.Original Article

WSJ: Vinik buys Colorado mansion for $63.75 million

Tampa Bay Lightning owner recently sold his share of Water Street Tampa to spend more time with family — and he's leaning into that decision with a new property purchase.Original Article