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Ryan Cos. Breaks Ground on 350-Unit Apartment Community in Fort Myers, Florida

by John Nelson April 1, 2026

FORT MYERS, FLA. — Ryan Cos. US Inc. has broken ground on Trailside at Dia Crossing, a 350-unit apartment community in Fort Myers. The eight-building property will be situated at the gateway to the Village of Estero at U.S. Highway 41 and Alico Road. Ryan Cos. expects to deliver Trailside at Dia Crossing in first-quarter 2027. The property will feature a 30-acre nature preserve and a 9,500-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, sauna, cold plunge and a yoga deck. Other amenities include a resort-style pool and a kayak launch to Estero Bay. The project team includes architect Ryan A+E Inc. and construction lender U.S. Bank.

April 1, 2026

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Sun Life to Acquire Bell Partners, Combine With BGO Following Buy-Out of Remaining Equity Stake

by John Nelson March 31, 2026

TORONTO, MIAMI AND GREENSBORO, N.C. — Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE: SLF), a Toronto-based financial services organization with $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of year-end 2025, has announced it will acquire Bell Partners, a multifamily investment and management firm based in Greensboro. The acquisition was valued at $350 million and is expected to grow Sun Life’s U.S. multifamily segment. Founded in 1976, Bell Partners has approximately $10 billion of assets under management as of March 1 and manages approximately 70,000 apartments in 12 regions across the United States. The firm operates nine U.S. offices and has close to 1,800 employees. Last year, Bell Partners closed more than $1.3 billion in multifamily acquisitions. “This opportunity will extend Bell’s operating and investment expertise across a larger residential platform and strengthen our depth and reach,” says Lili Dunn, CEO and president of Bell Partners. “It is a natural step in our evolution, preserving the essence of what has made us successful, while also opening new opportunities for the future.” In a separate transaction, Sun Life acquired the remaining 44 percent equity stake of Miami-based BGO, a global real estate investment management firm formerly known as BentallGreenOak, in a deal valued at …

March 31, 2026

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SRS Real Estate Brokers $5.3M Sale of Central Florida Retail Center

by Abby Cox March 30, 2026

APOPKA, FLA. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the $5.3 million sale of the Shoppes at Hunt Club, an 8,211-square-foot retail property located in Apopka, approximately 12 miles northwest of Orlando. William Wamble and Patrick Nutt of SRS represented the seller, a Florida-based national investor and developer, in the transaction. The 1031 exchange buyer was a Florida-based private investor. Built in 2006 on nearly 1.5 acres, the Shoppes at Hunt Club was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Firehouse Subs, Smoothie King, Spectrum and MUV Dispensary. The property is situated adjacent to Club Corners, a 105,000-square-foot, Publix-anchored neighborhood center.

March 30, 2026

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Ascentris-Led Partnership Sells Two South Florida Office Buildings, Launches Multifamily Conversion Project

by Abby Cox March 27, 2026

DORAL, FLA. — Ascentris, in partnership with Highline Real Estate Capital and Square2 Capital, has completed a multi-phase repositioning of Westside Plaza, a three-building, 382,637-square-foot office complex in Doral, a western suburb of Miami. As a result of the project completion, Miami-based COFE Properties purchased two office buildings within Westside Plaza totaling 276,637 square feet at 8200 and 8400 N.W. 33rd St. for $63 million, according to South Florida Business Journal. Westside I and II were 98 percent leased following a renovation, including upgraded lobbies, common areas and tenant amenities, as well as the addition of two spec suites. Tenants in the office buildings include Guidewell Sanitas, US Med, LLC, Inktel Contact Center Solutions and Venture X. Chris Lee, Sean Kelly, Tom Rappa and Matthew Lee of CBRE brokered the sale. Parallel to the transaction, a joint venture between the Ascentris-led partnership and multifamily developer ZOM Living acquired Westside Plaza II, a 106,000-square-foot office building that will be transformed into a 380-unit multifamily community under Florida’s Live Local Act, a strategy designed to provide more affordable housing opportunities. Robert Given, Brad Capas and Troy Ballard of CBRE brokered the sale of Westside Plaza II.

March 27, 2026

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Colliers Brokers $13.5M Sale of Central Florida Retail Center Near The Villages

by John Nelson March 26, 2026

SUMMERFIELD, FLA. — Colliers has brokered the $13.5 million sale of Spruce Creek Shoppes, a 42,203-square-foot shopping center located at 17860 S.E. 109th Ave. in Summerfield. The retail center sits within the trade area of The Villages, a master-planned community in Central Florida often cited as the No. 1 retirement destination in America. Tommy Isola, Harry Blyden and Billy Weiser of Colliers represented the seller, an entity doing business as Spruce Creek Holdings, in the transaction. About 80 percent of Spruce Creek Shoppes’ tenancy are restaurant, medical and service-oriented retailers, according to Colliers.

March 26, 2026

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Fisher Brothers Receives $117.5M Loan for Refinancing of Miami Multifamily Community

by Abby Cox March 20, 2026

MIAMI — New York City based-Fisher Brothers has received a $117.5 million bridge loan for the refinancing of Joule House at Calle Collective, a 308-unit multifamily community located in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Bain Capital provided the floating-rate, interest-only loan. “The successful refinancing of Joule House is a strong reflection of both the property’s performance since opening last summer and the market’s confidence in well-executed, design-driven residential communities in Wynwood,” says Winston Fisher, partner at Fisher Brothers. Situated at 2200 N.W. 1st Ave., Joule House spans eight stories and features studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans, with select two- and three-bedroom penthouses ranging in size from 985 to 1,400 square feet. Monthly rental rates begin at $2,512. Approximately 23,000 square feet of amenities are available for residents, including a swimming pool, cabana, spa, clubhouse, business center, fitness center, lounge, bicycle storage, a game room, conference rooms and electric vehicle charging stations. In December of last year, Fisher Brothers signed a new retail lease with SunLife Organics, a smoothie, juice and açai bowl bar that will open on the ground floor of Joule House in the third quarter. The Calle Collective, which is located within the Joule House development, serves as a retail, …

March 20, 2026

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Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $81M Sale of South Florida Industrial Portfolio

by John Nelson March 19, 2026

LAUDERDALE LAKES AND LAUDERHILL, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $81 million sale of an industrial portfolio in South Florida’s Broward County. The portfolio comprises multiple warehouses branded “Elevate Broward” with suites ranging in size from 1,000 to 10,000 square feet. Dominic Montazemi, Mike Davis, Greg Miller, Rick Brugge and Rick Colon of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Harbert Management Corp., in the transaction. The buyer was NorthBridge Partners. The portfolio comprises eight buildings at 3435-3699 N.W. 19th St. in Lauderdale Lakes and three buildings at 3311 and 1842-1896 N.W. 38th Ave. in Lauderhill. The assets were built between 1979 and 1984 and were leased to more than 100 tenants at the time of sale. Prior to the sale, Harbert Management and operator Last Mile Holdings executed a $2.4 million capital improvement plan for the Elevate Broward portfolio. “We have long believed in the enduring strength and potential of the South Florida industrial market, driven by persistent demand for last-mile and small-bay space in this supply-constrained region,” says Oniel Samuel, managing partner at Last Mile Holdings. “Elevate Broward was a strong example of that opportunity, and we appreciated the opportunity to partner with Harbert in supporting the portfolio’s …

March 19, 2026

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JLL Arranges $24.7M Refinancing for Office Building in Coral Gables, Florida

by John Nelson March 19, 2026

CORAL GABLES, FLA. — JLL has arranged a $24.7 million loan for the refinancing of 2000 Ponce, a 109,745-square-foot office building in Coral Gables, about five miles west of Miami. Jesse Wright, Matt McCormack, Joshua Odessky and Patrick Salata of JLL arranged the five-year loan through Crestline Investors on behalf of the borrower, Westside Capital Group, a private equity firm that purchased the property in 2022. 2000 Ponce features ground-level retail space leased to tenants including Bachour Marketplace, D’Cassa and Zativa Life Health and Wellness Spa. Office tenants include Westside Capital Group and Hejl Foundation. The property also includes a 105-space parking garage.

March 19, 2026

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Peachtree Group Originates $103M Loan for Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel

by John Nelson March 17, 2026

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — Atlanta-based Peachtree Group has originated a $103 million bridge loan for the recapitalization and completion of the 289-room Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel. The development team behind the hotel was not released. The property is a redevelopment of the historic Collins Park Hotel, which is designated by the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board. The hotel is set for completion in May and will sit steps from the Miami Beach Convention Center and two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. According to the property website, the hotel will offer complimentary Wi-Fi, an onsite concierge, restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Also adjacent to Miami Beach Convention Center is Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, a 17-story hotel by Terra and Turnberry that will span 800 rooms upon completion.

March 17, 2026

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Ram Acquires 327-Unit Apartment Community in Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida

by John Nelson March 17, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — An affiliate of Ram Realty Partners VII has purchased Beacon 430, a 327-unit apartment community located on a 4.3-acre site in downtown St. Petersburg. The four-story property was delivered in 2014. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Ram plans to implement a value-add program at Beacon 430 focused on operational enhancements, common area/amenity improvements and select unit interior upgrades.

March 17, 2026

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