Investor profile - FL
Michael Thornton
Michael Thornton is a real estate investor and operator based in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Public filings show activity across 6 properties held through 10 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, Truist Bank, and FIRST FSLA OF VALDOSTA.
Michael's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $6.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 8 mortgage filings and 6 properties held through 10 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
ZIP codes: 33559, 33569, 33573, 33707, and 33805
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in GULFPORT, RUSKIN, LUTZ, RIVERVIEW, and LAKELAND.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (10)
FL · 0 properties · 138 mortgages
FL · 0 properties · 5 mortgages
FL · 0 properties · 3 mortgages
+7 more not shown
Mortgages (8)
Top Lenders
$3.0M · 3 loans
$2.5M · 1 loan
$400k · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2025 | $2.5M | Open | Farm Credit of Northwest Florida | HERRING FARMS INC | 5196 NE BELLVILLE RD, PINETTA, FL 32350 |
| 06/18/2025 | $300k | Open | Farm Credit of Northwest Florida | HERRING FARMS INC | 5196 NE BELLVILLE RD, PINETTA, FL 32350 |
| 10/07/2021 | $395k | Open | Colony Bank | SANDSPUR PROPERTIES LLC | - |
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Owned Properties (6)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15030 DEER MEADOW DR, LUTZ, FL 33559 | MICHAEL THORNTON | Sold | $156k |
| 2133 GENEVA DR, LAKELAND, FL 33805 | MICHAEL THORNTON | Owns - 10.4 yrs | $195k |
| 11616 GRANGE STEAD LN, RIVERVIEW, FL 33569 | MICHAEL THORNTON | Owns - 10.4 yrs | $309k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL.
What companies is Michael Thornton associated with?
Michael Thornton is associated with 10 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include DISNEY VACATION DEVELOPMENT LLC, HERRING FARMS INC, AMIKIDS JACKSONVILLE INC, AMIKIDS PINELLAS INC, and BAY AREA MARINE INSTITUTE INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 6 properties are associated with Michael Thornton and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Michael Thornton to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, Truist Bank, and FIRST FSLA OF VALDOSTA, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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