JENKINTOWN, PA-During the final quarter of 2005, the specialty financial REIT's leasing activity aggregated 384,000 sf, up from 231,000 sf in the same quarter a year ago, signaling a transition from acquisition mode to brokerage.

NORTH FORT MYERS, FL-The 12.2-acre site on Beau Drive fronting the Gulf of Mexico will consist of two 13-story residential towers containing a total of 170 condo units, joined by a clubhouse.

NORTH FORT MYERS, FL-The 12.2-acre site on Beau Drive fronting the Gulf of Mexico will consist of two 13-story residential towers containing a total of 170 condo units, joined by a clubhouse.

BOCA RATON, FL-Buckhead Life Restaurant Group will open a 9,800-sf Chops Lobster Bar at the corner of Plaza Real and SE First Street. The lease, valued at $3.9 million, marks the launch of a nationwide expansion plan.

BOCA RATON, FL-Buckhead Life Restaurant Group will open a 9,800-sf Chops Lobster Bar at the corner of Plaza Real and SE First Street. The lease, valued at $3.9 million, marks the launch of a nationwide expansion plan.

HARRISBURG, PA-Gov. Rendell's 2006-2007 budget proposal includes $100 million for the "smoother roads" initiative begun in 2003. There is also $20 million earmarked for bridge preservation and $10 million for emergency highway and bridge repair.

PHILADELPHIA-A drop in rooms due to condo conversions combined with improvements in the travel industry to give the Center City hotel industry its "best year since 2000 and maybe ever," according to a new report.

MIAMI-The new condo conversion division of Burstyn Properties picks up the Evelyn, a now-dormant Art Deco building on Euclid Avenue, for $2.1 million. In addition, it pays $3.4 million for the historic Knickerbocker on Third Street.