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Highline Real Estate Acquires 88,000 SF Shopping Center in Tallahassee for $7.3M

by Camren Skelton May 11, 2018

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Highline Real Estate Capital has acquired Capital West Shopping Center, an 88,000-square-foot retail center in Tallahassee, for $7.3 million. Mark Gilbert, Adam Feinstein, Michell Halpern and Azam Malik of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, DDR Corp. Chris Lentz and Jason Hochman of Cushman & Wakefield arranged acquisition financing through Starwood Mortgage Capital on behalf of Highline. Ross Dress for Less anchors Capital West, and Walmart shadow-anchors the center.

May 11, 2018

Development Florida Southeast Top Stories

Okan Group to Build 70-Story, Mixed-Use Tower in Downtown Miami

by David Cohen May 11, 2018

MIAMI — Turkish real estate developer Okan Group has announced plans to build a 70-story, mixed-use project in downtown Miami at 555 North Miami Ave. The $300 million development is slated to include a 294-room Hilton hotel, 64,000 square feet of office space, 236 condo-hotel units and 149 condominium residences as well as four penthouses. Condo-hotel units are often sold to individuals as vacation homes, then rented out the rest of the year. Once completed, Okan Tower will become one of the tallest buildings in Miami. Currently, the 85-story Panorama Tower, which rises 868 feet, is the tallest. Construction on the tower is expected to begin this fall with One Sotheby’s International Realty handling sales and marketing for the development. Architectural firm Behar Font & Partners designed the building, which was inspired by the silhouette of a tulip, Turkey’s official flower. “It is with great pleasure that we unveil Okan Tower as we embark on a journey to present a bold real estate product in one of the world’s leading destinations,” says Bekir Okan, chairman of Okan Group. “In selecting our projects throughout the world, we always seek to establish an impact that will make history. Not only in its design, …

May 11, 2018

Development Florida Healthcare Southeast

Skanska to Lead $229M Renovation, Expansion of Hospital in Southwest Florida

by Camren Skelton May 10, 2018

FORT MYERS, FLA. — Skanska USA has unveiled renovation and expansion plans for Gulf Coast Medical Center, a hospital in the Southwest Florida city of Fort Myers. The $229 million expansion will add three floors totaling 365,700 square feet. The project includes the expansion of the emergency departments, clinical laboratory, radiology department, dining services and the central energy plant. The planned expansions will increase the hospital’s bed capacity from 356 to 624. Skanska will also renovate an existing 48,500 square feet of space at the hospital. Skanska is leading the project on behalf of the hospital owner, Lee Health. The development team, including general contractor Gates Construction and architect HKS Inc., expects to complete the hospital’s renovation program by September 2021.

May 10, 2018

Acquisitions Florida Office Southeast

IPA Brokers $16.4M Sale of 10-Story Office Building on Florida’s Gulf Coast

by Camren Skelton May 10, 2018

SARASOTA, FLA. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the $16.4 million sale of Kane Plaza, a 77,089-square-foot office building located at 1 S. School Ave. in Sarasota. Douglas Mandel and Nicholas Hanson of IPA arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, TerraCap Management LLC. JLK Global Fund U.S. 2 Inc. acquired the asset. The 10-story Kane Plaza was constructed in 2000 and features a structured parking garage and renovated lobby.

May 10, 2018

Development Florida Industrial Loans Southeast

Bridge Development Receives $75M Construction Loan for 2.1 MSF Industrial Project in South Florida

by Camren Skelton May 9, 2018

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. — Bridge Development Partners has received a $75 million construction loan to develop Bridge Point Commerce Center, a planned 2.1 million-square-foot industrial project in Miami Gardens. Steve Roth of CBRE arranged the loan through CIBC Bank U.S. and Hartford Investment Management Co. The first phase of the project, which will include three Class A buildings totaling 1.1 million square feet, is expected to deliver in the second quarter of 2019. The first two buildings will feature 32-foot clear heights and the third building will feature 36-foot clear heights. Located at 3900 N.W 215th St., Bridge Point Commerce Center is equidistant to Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Bridge Development is an active industrial developer in the South Florida region. In April, the Chicago-based firm received a $32.1 million loan to develop Bridge Point Powerline Road, a 467,832-square-foot facility in Pompano Beach.

May 9, 2018

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Love Funding Arranges $40.6M HUD Loan for New Apartment Community in Southwest Florida

by Camren Skelton May 9, 2018

FORT MYERS, FLA. — Love Funding has arranged a $40.6 million loan for the construction and permanent financing of Grand Central Apartments, a 280-unit multifamily community in Fort Myers. Tammy Tate of Love Funding arranged the loan through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s 221 (d)(4) program on behalf of the developer, Tampa-based Aileron Investment Management. The loan provides non-recourse financing for the construction of the property, followed by a 40-year permanent loan. The community will feature one- and two-bedroom apartment units housed within two four-story and two three-story buildings. Aileron Investment Management is aiming for Grand Central Apartments to earn Bronze Level Green/Energy Efficient mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) through the National Green Building Standard Program. MHK Architecture & Planning is the architect for the project, and Brooks & Freund is the general contractor. ZRS Management LLC will manage the community upon completion. Aileron Investment Management expects to start leasing the first building in 12 months.

May 9, 2018

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

Plaza Advisors Arranges $19.8M Sale of Shopping Center in Tampa

by Camren Skelton May 3, 2018

TAMPA, FLA. — Plaza Advisors has arranged the sale of Southtown Center, a 43,669-square-foot shopping center located at the intersection of South Dale Mabry Highway and West Neptune Street in Tampa. Hillsborough County records show the asset sold for $19.8 million, or $452 per square foot. Jim Michalak, Mike Cvetetic and Keith Nurre of Plaza Advisors arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, a Los Angeles-based investor. An Australian entity acquired Southtown Center, which was 97 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Moe’s Southwest Grill, Tropical Smoothie Café, Cold Stone Creamery, Hair Cuttery, Weight Watchers, Massage Envy, Pure Barre, European Wax Center, Burger Monger, DaVita Dialysis and Century 21.

May 3, 2018

Development Florida Industrial Southeast

McCraney Acquires 43.9 Acres Near Orlando for 652,696 SF Industrial Development

by Camren Skelton May 2, 2018

OCOEE, FLA. — McCraney Property Co. has acquired 43.9 acres in Ocoee, roughly 12 miles west of Orlando, with plans to develop a 652,696-square-foot industrial park. Dubbed Distribution 429, the development will include three buildings: Building 100, totaling 104,950 square feet; Building 200, totaling 145,164 square feet; and Building 300, totaling 402,582 square feet. William “Bo” Bradford of Lee & Associates represented the undisclosed seller in the land sale. McCraney expects to break ground on the development later this month. The buildings will target end-users requiring freight forwarding, third-party logistics and fulfillment needs.

May 2, 2018

Development Florida Mixed-Use Southeast

Cordish Cos., Eldorado Resorts to Co-Develop 223-Acre Mixed-Use Project in South Florida

by Camren Skelton May 1, 2018

POMPANO, FLA. — The Cordish Cos. and Eldorado Resorts Inc. have formed a 50/50 joint venture to plan, design and develop a new 223-acre mixed-use project in Pompano. Located 35 miles north of Miami and roughly 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, the project will encompass the site of the existing Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. Eldorado Resorts owns the 223-acre site around the casino and racing track. The development will include a corporate office campus, residential units, retail, dining, entertainment space and a hotel. The Cordish Cos. develops and operates hotels, casino, retail and restaurant projects across the country. In Florida, the Baltimore-based firm developed the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casinos in Hollywood and Tampa, and in April the company unveiled plans to co-develop a $2.5 billion mixed-use village surrounding EverBank Field in Jacksonville. Eldorado Resorts, a Nevada-based casino entertainment company, owns and operates 20 properties in 10 states.

May 1, 2018

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Franklin Street Brokers $17.9M Sale of Apartment Community in Metro Orlando

by Camren Skelton May 1, 2018

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. — Franklin Street has arranged the $17.9 million sale of Wymore Grove Apartments, a 200-unit multifamily community in Altamonte Springs, roughly 10 miles north of Orlando. Robert Goldfinger, Darron Kattan, Kevin Kelleher and Zachary Ames of Franklin Street arranged the transaction on behalf of both the seller, Wynmore Grove Partnership, and the buyer, Israeli-based 360 Wymore ROI LP. Wymore Grove was constructed in 1973 and features a swimming pool, tennis courts and a fitness center. The new owner plans to renovate the property with exterior, interior and common area upgrades.

May 1, 2018

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