Clearwater is pre‑marketing the century‑old North Ward School, touring developers and weighing reuse ideas from housing to small hotels while stressing preservation.

Saks Global pulled three stores off its closure list after talks with a major landlord. The reprieve arrives as the company secures financing while navigating Chapter 11.

An Arizona developer is proposing roughly 130 townhomes near Sun City Center, a mix of three‑ and four‑bedroom units that would add family‑style housing in South Hillsborough.

Benderson Development is expanding its Sarasota footprint with a 50‑plus‑acre Wellen Park plan while reworking Countryside Mall to add a two‑story Target.

A City Council appeal fell one vote short Thursday, leaving a 21‑story, 370‑unit tower called The Pelican on track amid preservationist protests.

The Bricks' building on E. 7th Ave. sold to a buyer tied to Ybor's Gasworx project; owners promise upgrades and a return to fuller service.

Hillsborough commissioners denied a proposal for what neighbors called “hundreds” of homes in Keystone‑Odessa after a packed public hearing. Residents cited traffic, schools and wetlands.

Polk County commissioners voted 4-1 to accept an appeal and reopen review of an 856‑acre PH Citrus sand mine near Lake Wales, reigniting a fight between neighbors and developers. The decision follows a de novo hearing held March 17.

Realtor.com data show mobile homes often cost far less than single‑family houses and — when sold with land — can build equity over time, giving some buyers a path into ownership.

Hub Tampa Fowler will add 1,195 beds near USF across three buildings, bringing new amenities and hundreds of parking spots as part of the RITHM redevelopment.

A proposed 10‑acre youth sports campus on Boyette Road has drawn packed hearings and a sharp split between Lithia residents and supporters.

Kolter paid $96M for the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, putting a major downtown waterfront parcel in play. The acquisition fuels speculation about condos or mixed‑use reuse.

A lender has moved to foreclose on The Saint Hotel — home to the 82 Degrees restaurant — after storm-related closures squeezed revenue. The property’s future now hinges on court filings or a negotiated fix.