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Approval of Lease Transfer for Airport Property

Original title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Ground Sublease between Harps USA, Inc. (fka Sempermed USA, Inc.) and Asha Retail and Wholesale, LLC for property near the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Record date · July 22, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The local government has approved the transfer of a from Harps USA, Inc. (formerly known as Sempermed USA, Inc.) to Asha Retail and Wholesale, LLC. This agreement concerns property located near the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Why it matters

This action officially changes the legal entity responsible for the lease obligations and property usage at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport site.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Harps USA, Inc.

The company is transferring its leasehold interest to another entity.

Directly affected

Asha Retail and Wholesale, LLC

The company is assuming the legal obligations and rights of the ground sublease.

Key Facts

  • The government approved the assignment and assumption of a ground sublease.
  • The transfer is between Harps USA, Inc. (formerly Sempermed USA, Inc.) and Asha Retail and Wholesale, LLC.
  • The property is located near the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
  • The item was processed as a 'Delegated Item' under file number 25-0394D.
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  • The item was introduced and passed on April 22, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Assignment and Assumption' mean in this context?
It means the original tenant (Harps USA, Inc.) is transferring their rights and responsibilities under the lease to a new tenant (Asha Retail and Wholesale, LLC), who is agreeing to take over those obligations.
Does this change the location of the airport property?
No, the document only authorizes the change of the tenant for the existing property near the airport.

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Corporate Name Change

Harps USA, Inc. was formerly known as Sempermed USA, Inc., indicating a rebranding or corporate restructuring.

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