urban tampa retail debrief [recap]

March 27, 2015

Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Debrief Series: Urban Retail with WS Development, BoConcept, and Franklin Street.

Butler and Rupp Hirings Latest Step in Franklin Street Growth Strategy

Signalling it intends to become a bigger player in the office and industrial sector, Tampa-based Franklin Street has recruited two brokers who formerly headed JLL’s Central Florida regional office.

Restaurants, retail, hotel could be viable at redeveloped University Mall near USF

Brian Bern, a senior director with Franklin Street, said the mall’s location makes it a viable redevelopment play. He said he could see a mix of service retail and restaurants and possibly a hotel on the site.

Franklin Street Woos JLL Florida Vets

Franklin Street is serious about growing its office and industrial services division—and they are making key hires to prove it. Chris Butler and Chad Rupp, two commercial real estate veterans, have left JLL to join the firm as managing directors.

Class C Market Grows Tense as Prices Rise

The product’s growing popularity may press buyers to seek yield in riskier markets and assets.