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Berkadia Secures $84M Construction Bridge Loan for Fort Lauderdale Apartment Development

by John Nelson

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Berkadia has secured an $84 million construction bridge loan for the completion of Astor Park Flagler Village, a 252-unit luxury apartment community located at 333 N.E. 6th St. in Fort Lauderdale. Mitch Sinberg, Scott Wadler, Matt Robbins, Brad Williamson and Patrick Johnson of Berkadia arranged the loan through BridgeInvest on behalf of the developer, Midtown Capital Partners. The borrower will use the floating-rate loan to refinance the property’s existing construction financing and fund remaining completion costs for Astor Park Flagler Village, which topped out in October and is expected to deliver this summer. The 12-story development will offer floorplans ranging in size from 594-square-foot studios to 1,735-square-foot penthouses. Amenities will include a resort-style rooftop pool, bar and resident lounge, dog park, coworking space, 2,389 square feet of retail space on the ground level and a structured parking podium with 318 garage parking spaces.

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Dwight Capital Provides $67M HUD-Insured Loan for Emerald Bay Apartments in Hialeah, Florida

by John Nelson

HIALEAH, FLA. — Dwight Capital has provided a $67 million HUD 223(f) loan for Emerald Bay, a 311-unit apartment community located in Hialeah, a suburb of Miami. The loan proceeds were used to retire existing debt, cover closing costs, fund a replacement reserve for future capital improvements and unlock equity built up through construction and lease-up. Elliot Haft and Jack Tawil of Dwight Capital arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, JVC Management. Completed in 2023, Emerald Bay spans seven residential buildings and comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans that range in size from 766 to 1,537 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the complex include a swimming pool, fitness center, coworking space, clubhouse/leasing office, playground, dog park, outdoor common areas, courtyards and walking trails.

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United Capital Acquires Ives Plaza Shopping Center in Metro Miami for $12M

by Abby Cox

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. — United Capital has acquired Ives Plaza, a 56,841-square-foot shopping center located in Miami Gardens, approximately 16 miles north of downtown Miami. An entity doing business as R&E Trust Partnership LLP sold the center for $12 million. David Smith of LG Capital Partners, along with Adam Lipkin of United Capital, served as financial advisors on behalf of United Capital. This transaction marks the first time the property has been sold. Developed in 1955 on nearly 6.5 acres, Ives Plaza was 66 percent leased at the time of sale to 15 tenants including Pizza Hut and Rent-A-Center.

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SoftBank Agrees to Acquire DigitalBridge in $4B Deal

by John Nelson

TOKYO AND BOCA RATON, FLA. — SoftBank Group Corp. has agreed to acquire DigitalBridge, a global asset manager based in Boca Raton that invests in data centers, cell towers and fiber networks. The Tokyo-based investment firm is looking to grow its AI and digital infrastructure platforms and capabilities with this acquisition. SoftBank has agreed to indirectly acquire all outstanding shares of DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG) for $16 per share, giving the acquisition a total enterprise value of approximately $4 billion. The acquisition price is a 50 percent premium to the unaffected 52-week average closing price as of Dec. 4, 2025. Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected for the second half of the year, DigitalBridge will continue to operate as a separately managed platform led by Marc Ganzi. The board of directors at DigitalBridge has unanimously approved the transaction.

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CBRE Brokers Sale of 400-Unit Pier 5350 Apartments in Jacksonville

by John Nelson

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — CBRE has brokered the sale of Pier 5350, a 400-unit apartment community located at 5350 Arlington Expressway in Jacksonville. The waterfront property sits on 22 acres directly across the St. Johns River from downtown Jacksonville. Locally based GMC Properties purchased the community from Atlas Real Estate Partners for an undisclosed price. John Rutherford and Luke McCann of CBRE represented both parties in the transaction. Pier 5350 comprises studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments within 46 residential buildings. The property has recently undergone a $14 million capital improvement plan, with updates made to unit interiors, the pool, waterfront clubhouse, fitness center, picnic areas and the community’s private fishing dock.

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Terra Arranges $74M Sale of Doral Square Lifestyle Shopping Center in South Florida

by Abby Cox

DORAL, FLA. — Terra has arranged the $74 million sale of Doral Square, a 150,000-square-foot lifestyle shopping center in Doral, a western suburb of Miami. North Miami-based IMC Equity Group was the buyer. Mark Gilbert of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction. Ocean Bank provided a $36 million acquisition loan to the buyer. Situated at the gateway to downtown Doral, the property is anchored by Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less and UFC Gym. Additional tenants include HomeGoods, Pet Supermarket, One Medical, Laser Away, AT&T, Paradise Grills, European Wax Center, First Watch, Jersey Mike’s, Just Salad, Panda Express, Nacion Sushi, Lima Bakery, Miu’s Tea and El Toro Loco. 

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BendinRoad Development, Landings Begin Leasing 104-Unit Apartment Community in Downtown Tampa

by Abby Cox

TAMPA, FLA. — Locally based BendinRoad Development, in partnership with Landings Real Estate Group, has begun leasing at The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street, a new 104-unit rental community located near the $3 billion Water Street Tampa neighborhood. Nicholas & Associates served as general contractor for the development. The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street offers 51 long-term rentals for 42 studio apartments and nine one-bedroom apartments, along with 53 fully furnished apartments designated for short-term rentals that are situated on the second through fifth floors. Apartment units range in size from 388 to 542 square feet. Amenities at the complex include a fitness center; spa, pool and outdoor kitchen with a grilling area; lobby lounge with a kitchenette; bike and scooter storage; coworking space with two private offices and a common work area; and a secure package room.

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JLL Arranges $92.5M Sale of Industrial Portfolio in East Tampa

by Abby Cox

TAMPA, FLA. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of a nine-building portfolio located across two industrial parks in Tampa on the east side of the city’s central business district. East Capital Partners purchased the 492,957-square-foot portfolio for $92.5 million, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Luis Castillo, Cody Brais and David Orta Jr. of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. Melissa Rose, Jovi Rodriguez and Duncan Miller, also with JLL, secured financing for the acquisition on behalf of the new owner. The portfolio spans 25.6 acres and includes Adamo Distribution Center and Commerce Distribution Center. The small-bay industrial parks were 94 percent leased at the time of sale to 28 tenants across multiple industries such as utilities, logistics, manufacturing, consumer goods, building materials, biotech, medical supplies and technology.

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Basis Purchases Industrial Portfolio in Hialeah, Florida for $84.8M

by Abby Cox

HIALEAH, FLA. — Basis Industrial has purchased a portfolio of 42 small-bay industrial buildings totaling 396,135 square feet in Hialeah, a suburb of Miami, for $84.4 million. Jose Lobón of CBRE represented the seller, TA Realty, in the transaction. Anthony Scavo internally represented Basis Industrial. BankUnited and Seacoast Bank provided financing for the acquisition, while NexPoint Advisors provided more than $20 million of preferred equity. The portfolio includes 24 buildings totaling 282,000 square feet at West 31st Place, West 32nd Place and West 33rd Place; 17 buildings totaling 93,116 square feet in the east pocket at West 8th Court, West 27th Street and West 28th Street; and one 20,119-square-foot building at 7395 W. 18th Lane. The industrial buildings feature a mix of cross-dock and front-load configurations with dock-high and grade-level loading, 14- to 22-foot clear heights, with roughly 5 to 12 percent of the space dedicated to offices. The portfolio was 85 percent leased to 79 tenants at the time of sale in industries relating to home design and improvement, as well as many other small family-owned businesses. The average tenant size is approximately 4,280 square feet.

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Strategic Property Partners to Develop Entertainment District in Downtown Tampa

by Abby Cox

TAMPA, FLA. — Strategic Property Partners (SPP) has announced plans to develop an entertainment district in downtown Tampa. The district is proposed for a vacant parcel across from Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092-seat home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. Situated on Channelside Drive between Morgan and Jefferson streets, the new district will support the broader $3 billion Water Street Tampa neighborhood. SPP plans to partner with Lightning owner Vinik Sports Group (VSG) to manage the entertainment venue, which will be privately financed. “Water Street Tampa was designed to evolve, and this entertainment district is the next step in completing the larger vision,” says Josh Taube, CEO of SPP. “Water Street Tampa is a dynamic neighborhood with waterfront, public spaces, residences, retail, hotels and offices all connected through a walkable experience. This project activates the western edge of the neighborhood by adding an entertainment energy through live music and cultural experiences, strengthening ‘WST’ as a preeminent destination.” Upon full build-out, Tampa’s new entertainment district will include a 3,500-seat music and performance venue for rising and mid-tier touring artists; a 250-room hotel; and 100,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space. SPP aims to break ground on the project in …

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