The 2026 World Cup and Florida Commercial Real Estate

    The 2026 World Cup has the potential to be much more than a short-term tourism event for Florida. With Miami…

    Massive Buc-ee’s Coming to Macon Corridor — What It Means for Growth

    Macon, GA – A massive Buc-ee’s travel center is coming near Macon, Georgia—and it’s already being called one of the…

    Tommy Bahama Returns to St. Armands Circle with a Grand Opening on September 24th

    For many Sarasota locals, Tommy Bahama at St. Armands Circle was more than just a restaurant—it was a place where…

    From Buckets to Burrito Bowls: Chipotle Drive-Thru Moves Into Largo

    Largo, FL – August 2025 – Big changes are happening just minutes from Indian Rocks Beach. The old KFC at…

    Mademoiselle Paris Expands to Gulfport — A Well-Deserved Next Chapter for Sarasota’s French Bakery

    By Extended Reach Florida Staff Sarasota’s beloved Mademoiselle Paris is heading across the bay: the French bakery and café plans…

    Starbucks to Discontinue Pickup-Only Stores: What It Means for the Future of On-the-Go Coffee

    In August 2025, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced it will officially phase out its pickup-only store format—a model born during…

      Mother & Daughter Days Brings Style, Flavor and Shared Finds to St. Armands Circle

      On September 26 and 27, nine participating storefronts invite mothers, daughters, grandmothers and chosen family to turn a walk around…

      Forty Years of ICSC: What Has Changed—and What Still Matters

      My relationship with ICSC began shortly after I entered the commercial real estate industry in 1975. Early in my career,…

      Yard House to Replace Bahama Breeze on Tampa’s Rocky Point

      Tampa’s Rocky Point restaurant scene is getting a major change as one longtime waterfront concept prepares to make way for…

      BrickTop’s Plans First Tampa Bay Location at University Town Center

      University Town Center’s restaurant lineup continues to grow, with another upscale concept choosing Sarasota for its first Tampa Bay location.…

      New Publix Takes Shape as North Naples Retail Center Redevelops

      North Naples is getting another Publix as one of the area’s established retail centers undergoes a significant redevelopment. Construction is…

      Walmart Bets on Lehigh Acres Growth With New Store

      One of Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing residential areas is attracting another major commercial investment. Walmart has purchased land for a new…