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    **Fredericksburg Business Buzz**

    A major real estate deal has shaken up the Spotsylvania County market, with a 221,000-square-foot industrial portfolio changing hands for $38 million. The "Longwood Industrial Portfolio" consists of four buildings on 35.7 acres in the Four Mile Fork Industrial Park and is fully leased to prominent tenants like Flowers Bakery and Capital Electric.

    In other news, the University of Mary Washington is hosting a free mini-conference on May 15, targeting government workers and contractors looking to stay employed in the area. Local family-law firm Rinehart Bryant is expanding its presence with a new office opening at 9124 Courthouse Road on May 18.

    The Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors reports that 85 homes sold last week in the region, including two seven-figure sales at Lake Anna and downtown deals worth over $900,000. Check back weekly for the latest list of sales.

    **Biz Beat Clips**

    This week's video focuses on a change of ownership at Harry's Downtown, while Mary Katherine Greenlaw, former Fredericksburg Mayor, joins the Biz Beat Banter podcast as a guest.

    Parking options are expanding in downtown Fredericksburg, with paid parking now available off William Street and at the surface lot across from The Publisher Hotel. Hourly, daily, and monthly rates are offered.

    The Eastern Orange Virginia Farmers' Market returns for its 19th year on Sundays until Thanksgiving, while Success Space, a co-working space and coffee lounge, has opened at Spotsylvania Towne Centre with a grand opening planned for May 16.

    **New Developments**

    First Watch is set to open two locations in the area: one in Cosner's Corner on May 5 and another in Fredericksburg's Central Park shopping center. Mary Washington Hospital has received accolades from Healthgrades.com for its outpatient care in joint replacement and orthopedic surgery.

    PONSHOP in Downtown Fredericksburg has launched Creative Cafe, an initiative offering self-guided art projects designed by local artists while customers enjoy a complimentary cup of tea. The former Fredericksburg Visitor Center is being converted into a restaurant on the first floor, with apartments planned for the upper floors.

    In other commercial transactions, 84 Lumber has purchased 3.86 acres at 44 Simpson Lane in Stafford from Budget Motels Inc. for $850,000 as an expansion to its existing operation.