Author: Robert OConnor

Robert O’Connor is an Associate Broker and the Team Leader of Patriot Home Group by SERHANT., representing Tampa Bay’s premier luxury properties. Formerly the leader of Robb Luxury Home Group, Robert built a reputation for strategic marketing, precision negotiation, and high-profile results. In 2025, he was featured on HGTV’s House Hunters episode “A Cinderella Story in Tampa,” showcasing his ability to match clients with exceptional luxury homes and lifestyles. With expertise spanning waterfront estates, luxury condos, and new-construction developments, Robert combines SERHANT.’s global media reach with local insight to deliver unmatched exposure and results. His mission is simple: to help discerning buyers and sellers make confident, informed moves in one of America’s fastest-growing luxury markets.

Florida Dominates 2025 Master-Planned Community Sales Rankings

Master-planned community sales are booming in 2025, and Florida is leading the nation. According to Homes.com, 10 Florida communities made the top-selling list this year, more than any other state. Not only that, Florida claims the top two slots, with The Villages and Lakewood Ranch projected to be the best-selling communities nationwide. Homes.com Florida’s Top-Selling […]

Pendry Residences Tampa: A Construction Update That Signals Confidence

Luxury buyers do not just purchase finishes and views. They purchase certainty. A recent on-site update from Brad Meltzer, Partner and President of Two Roads Development, offers a clear picture of what is happening right now at Pendry Residences Tampa and why it matters. Standing ten floors above the Riverwalk, the message is simple. The […]

Builder Sentiment Is Inch­ing Higher. Why Smart Buyers and Sellers Should Pay Attention

Builder confidence rarely makes dramatic moves. Instead, it shifts quietly, often before buyers feel it and long before headlines catch up. That is exactly what is happening now. According to recent industry data, builder sentiment edged higher as 2025 closed. While confidence remains below neutral, the direction matters. Builders are signaling that the worst pressure […]

Sarasota’s Saravela: A New Era of Luxurious and Flexible Condo Living

Downtown Sarasota’s urban lifestyle is evolving with the introduction of Saravela, a striking new luxury condominium that blends ownership with modern flexibility. Developed by Chicago-based GSP Development, this 18-story project offers high-end residences with a three-day minimum short-term rental option, a model uncommon in Florida’s luxury condo market. Tampa Bay Business & Wealth What Makes […]

Development Is Moving Forward Near Tropicana Field. With or Without the Rays.

For years, Tropicana Field has been viewed as a question mark in St. Petersburg’s urban story. Would redevelopment hinge on a new stadium deal, or could the area evolve on its own? According to a recent Fox 13 News report, investors have answered that question clearly. Development near Tropicana Field is moving forward, even without […]