The ‘Whole Foods Effect’ shines on

July 22, 2016

“In the space of a few years, the likes of Lululemon, Fresh Market, and Orangetheory Fitness have proliferated in shopping centers. But Whole Foods, arguably a chief driver of the trend, has transformed its own business as well as that of centers,” says retail expert, Emil Gullia.

Fast 50: 2016 fastest-growing companies in Tampa Bay

July 21, 2016

Franklin Street is named one of the fastest-growing companies in Tampa Bay for the sixth year in a row and ranks on the “Most times on the list” from 2007-2016.

Franklin Street Expands Tampa Retail Services, Hires Allie Kessler

“Since moving back to Tampa, I’ve noticed how the city has changed in so many positive ways and I think it’s a very exciting time to be back,” Kessler said. “From a professional standpoint, it was an easy decision to join Franklin Street. It’s a well-established, mid-sized company that is on an incredible growth trajectory with a very unique, collaborative culture.”

Jacksonville Beach apartment complex sold in hot market

“Rents have been increasing in this area at about 5 percent annually, vacancies are decreasing and investors are being very competitive with their acquisitions, especially in popular beach locations,” said Franklin Street’s James Reed.

Meet the CIO of the Year finalists

July 20, 2016

Tom Rybak is named one of 20 local businesspeople finalists for the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2016 CIO of the Year Awards.