TAMPA, FL-The first office building opens early next year, with its contractor as tenant.

WASHINGTON, DC-The company is currently looking at two opportunities in Tallahassee and Tampa, both FL, which are worth $45 million in total.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL-The $26-million deal is its third statewide transaction this year.

ATLANTA-Hotel veteran Charles Armstrong will help franchise 50 loft-style properties by 2011.