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At Nerve-Wracking Auction, Tenants Ditch ‘Negligent’ Landlord for A Chance to Own
Tenants at three Crown Heights buildings sat through a nervy auction where their rent-stabilized apartments were up for sale. Their preferred buyer, a small-town New Jersey mayor, promised to preserve them; they hope he’ll turn them into cooperative affordable apartments.

County celebrates first Largo home rebuilt through recovery program
Largo resident Melissa Arledge joined Pinellas County leaders Wednesday to celebrate the rebuilding of her home after it was damaged by Hurricane Milton in 2024. The effort was made possible through the Pinellas Recovers program, which provides assistance to individuals impacted…
Winter Haven Commission Approves Affordable Housing for Families with Children in Local Schools
Winter Haven Commission Approves Affordable Housing for Families with Children in Local Schoolsby James Coulter Approximately 13 townhomes are proposed to be constructed to provide transitional affordable housing for families with school-aged children after Winter Haven…

Ken Griffin’s $2.5 Billion Citadel Headquarters Advances in Miami
Ken Griffin’s approximately $2.5 billion Citadel headquarters is advancing toward foundation construction as a redesigned, office-focused tower that could further strengthen Miami’s position as a global financial center.

Wellington Board Approves Design Plans For New Private Tennis Campus
A new private tennis campus is coming to Wellington with a Mediterranean architectural theme and a unique design that seeks to fit well with the character of the village. Wellington’s Architectural Review Board approved elevations, colors and materials for the proposed facility…

New Grass Derby Field Ready To Serve As Centerpiece For Wellington International South
The new Derby Field at Wellington International South is designed to deliver an exceptional natural grass surface for horses and athletes while creating an unforgettable setting for equestrian sport. In a new behind-the-scenes video, internationally renowned equestrian surface…

Is There Really a Best Time to Buy or Sell? Real Estate Expert Bobby Freeman Analyzes 5 Years of Space Coast MLS Data
Five years and 60,000+ Brevard [...]

Places This Week: Safety Harbor one-acre waterfront estate
The Catalyst’s weekly roundup of notable Pinellas County real estate news.
Wellington Town Center A Finalist For Great Places People’s Choice Award
Wellington Town Center has been named one of only four statewide finalists for the 2026 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award, presented by the Florida chapter of the American Planning Association. Now, Wellington needs the community’s help to bring the award home. Public…

Marriott hotel moves closer to construction at Floridian Town Center
The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the major development plan for a four-story Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites hotel at Floridian Town Center. The developer must complete the construction site plan review, while a related Fudge Road annexation will return for a…

North Fork house of the week and real estate transfers
House of the Week: A “dream” investment combination: This two-family home has Hamlet Business zoning and is located near the center of town. The house offers a pair of two-bedroom apartments — plus there’s a 1,000-square-foot barn and a planting garden. All restored and ready to…