TAMPA, FL-Richard Conti, COO of Cleveland-based Boykin Lodging Co., is named president of the locally based Plasencia Group Inc. He will succeed Lou Plasencia who will remain chairman and CEO.

MIAMI-The Ocean Terrace Motel sells to motel investor Megapolis Corp., which plans to continue operating it as a motel.

ATLANTA-The city is embarking on an ambitious plan to turn a 22-mile loop of historic railroad that encircles Downtown and Midtown and turn it into parks, transit and trails for commuters, bicyclists and pedestrians.

MIAMI-CB Richard Ellis hires Richard Langhorne as first vice president with plans to grow in the Miami market.

MIRAMAR, FL-In the latest leasing activity in the robust Southwest Broward office and industrial markets, Dellacasa signs a deal for office and showroom space.

ATLANTA-A joint venture of a Chicago-based developer and locally based developer receive the financing to fund a portion of the acquisition cost for Forest Hills at Vinings apartment complex.

ATLANTA-Barry Real Estate Cos. and Starwood will build the W Atlanta Downtown Hotel & Residences as part of a 28-story tower in the Allen Plaza development.

ATLANTA-Barry Real Estate Cos. and Starwood will build the W Atlanta Downtown Hotel & Residences as part of a 28-story tower in the Allen Plaza development.