St. Petersburg, FL (March 27, 2026) – European Equities is pleased to announce the signing of a five-year lease agreement with Bank United, which will occupy a 2,704-square-foot space at Star Plaza in the heart of St. Petersburg’s dynamic Edge District. The lease was brokered by Chris Niewiarowski, who represented European Equities in the transaction.
Founded in 2009, BankUnited has grown into one of the largest independent depository institutions headquartered in Florida, with more than $35 billion in assets. The bank provides a full range of consumer and commercial banking services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations, and institutional clients.
BankUnited operates approximately 60 branches and banking centers, with a strong presence throughout Florida and additional locations in key markets including New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Morristown, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina. In the Tampa Bay region, BankUnited currently serves clients through offices in Clearwater, Sarasota, and Tampa. This new location will mark BankUnited’s first branch in St. Petersburg, further expanding its presence and accessibility across the Tampa Bay market.
“BankUnited is a strong addition to Star Plaza and a great fit for the St. Petersburg market,” said Chris N., who brokered the transaction. “This deal reflects the continued momentum of the property and the strength of this location.”
Star Plaza continues to build momentum as a vibrant destination for health, wellness, dining, boutique retail, and service-based businesses. The center is home to an established mix of local operators, including Leann’s Nails, and Rare Body Studio, and has recently welcomed a growing roster of new concepts such as Velvet Coupe, Bouquet and Bordeaux, Central Express Vet, Peach Pump, and The Burg Nutrition.
Surrounded by more than 101,000 people and over 7,400 businesses within a five-mile radius, Star Plaza offers strong visibility, consistent daytime traffic, and a highly accessible location for retailers and service providers seeking to grow within one of St. Petersburg’s most active commercial corridors.
European Equities is a full-service, boutique real estate development company. European Equities, as a real estate broker and through its related construction and property management companies, provides complete and seamless services for the life of a project, beginning with project conception, through acquisition, planning and development, construction, leasing, property management, and ultimately divestment. Based in Clearwater, Florida, European Equities has provided its bespoke services throughout the United States for nearly a quarter of a century. For more information, contact European Equities at 727-723-3771 or info@europeanequities.com.