Pokeworks restaurants to pop up in Austin

Austin will get deeper entrenched in one of the biggest food trends of the past few years — poke bowls. New York-based Pokéworks announced recently it signed a franchise agreement with Marcos Blanco to debut five restaurants in the Austin area. They’ll serve up poke, which is diced raw fish served either as an appetizer … Read more

Downtown Phoenix record store to close

A downtown Phoenix record store will close its doors next month after more than a decade. Revolver Records made the announcement on its Facebook page this week, noting Feb. 1 will mark its final day of business. “After 11 awesomely crazy years we have decided to ride off into the proverbial record store sunset!” wrote … Read more

Developer gets closer to adding more than 2,000 residential units in Frisco

Developer HALL Group received approval from Frisco’s planning commission to not only add 2,000 residential units to HALL Park, but to build towers more than 25-floors tall on the eastern side of the project — though final approvals must go through the city council. That’s according to a report from the Dallas Morning News. The … Read more

Sanders Trust makes $17M Colorado deal

The Sanders Trust expanded its footprint into Colorado with a recent deal. The Birmingham-based company acquired Eating Recovery Center in Denver for $17 million. That brings the company’s presence up to 26 states in the United States. “The Eating Recovery Center facility offers healing and hope for lasting recovery to individuals and families suffering with … Read more

119-acre mixed-use development in the works for Sachse

A $250 million development, featuring housing, commercial and retail space, is slated for Sachse, according to a report from the Dallas Morning News. The project, which is being built by PMB Capital Investments, reportedly will be developed in multiple stages, spanning both sides of President George Bush Turnpike between Miles and Merritt Roads. The Station, … Read more

Fair Winds Brewing owner Casey Jones dies

Casey Jones, CEO and owner of Fair Winds Brewing Co., has died unexpectedly, according to a Thursday statement made on the Lorton brewery’s social media channels. His age and cause of death were been disclosed. “Casey’s vision, dedication and commitment has been integral to our business from day one,” the statement reads. “He will be … Read more

Florida Times-Union given OK for build-out of downtown office

The Florida Times-Union’s new office space has been approved for build-out. Dav-Lin Interior Contractors was awarded a permit for work on the 25,282-square-foot space on the second floor of the Wells Fargo tower. The project is valued at $800,000, according to the permit. Work on the project includes drywall, painting, flooring, plumbing and electrical. For … Read more

PATH Foundation co-founder, Cousins to be honored at 20th annual Best in Atlanta Real Estate Awards

The co-founder and executive director of the PATH Foundation and Cousins Properties are among the honorees at this year’s Best in Atlanta Real Estate Awards. Atlanta Business Chronicle will present the 20th annual awards Feb. 28 at American Spirit Works in Atlanta. Read more about the event here. PATH Executive Director Ed McBrayer is being … Read more

Houston developer buys 225-acre Baytown business park

Houston-based Adkisson Group Inc. has acquired a nearly 225-acre business park site from Houston-based Parkside Capital, according to a press release from Lee & Associates – Houston. Robert McGee, Thomas Leger, Chase Cribbs and Josh Cheatham of Lee & Associates represented Adkisson in the deal, while Davis Adams, Rusty Tamlyn and Trent Agnew of HFF … Read more

Tampa firm buys Jacksonville area apartments for $23.2M

A 262-unit apartment community near the Regency Square Mall in Arlington has sold for $23.2 million. Moncler Landings, at 401 Monument Road, was purchased by Tampa-based Carter Multifamily. It was previously sold in 2014 for $13,525,000. CBRE’s Shelton Granade, Cliff Taylor and Joe Ayers represented seller Woodcreek LLC in the most recent sale, which closed … Read more

Developer plans events center in Northside

A Northside developer is in the midst of an $800,000 overhaul of a former factory in the neighborhood, which will be converted into an events space focused on weddings.  Grey Rock Development, whose principals are husband and wife Sarah Thomas and Chris Pohlar, is redeveloping 1546 Knowlton St. into The Factory, a 30,000 square foot, … Read more

Another restaurant sues over paid parking at Reston Town Center

Tex-Mex restaurant Uncle Julio’s is suing Reston Town Center for at least $5 million over controversial paid parking at the popular Northern Virginia mixed-use development.  Uncle Julio’s, a Texas-based chain, filed suit against Reston Town Center owner Boston Properties Inc. (NYSE: BXP) and several affiliated LLCs, saying the restaurant has lost approximately $1 million in … Read more

Hoopili on the map

After more than 10 years of planning and 18 months of construction, turning over the first key was more than a business transaction for Bruhl,

MoCo's new county exec plans aggressive business recruitment efforts

When Marc Elrich served as an at-large member of the Montgomery County Council, he criticized the county for failing to proactively recruit businesses from outside the state. “They didn’t go to trade shows,” said Elrich, a Democrat who was elected county executive in November and replaced Ike Leggett who stepped down after 12 years. “They … Read more

What the government shutdown means for your mortgage

The partial federal government shutdown is complicating the already complicated process of getting and managing a mortgage. For one thing, the political storm is like severe weather at a major airport: You can expect minor delays or worse. And if you’re among the 800,000 federal employees going without a regular paycheck, it could mean trouble … Read more