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Two SIOR Veterans Launch NAI THOR Commercial Group in Tampa

by Alex Tostado October 23, 2020

TAMPA, FLA. — Two SIOR veterans have launched NAI THOR Commercial Group in Tampa. Brad Berzins and Andy Georgelakos, former executives with NAI KLNB in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. corridor, are leading the office. NAI THOR will service the Tampa and Southwest Florida region, namely Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples. Also joining the Tampa office is Kevin Fitzgerald, the former head of NAI Southwest Florida. Fitzgerald has more than 35 years of commercial real estate experience. NAI THOR is the 12th NAI Global office in Florida. “Our research and instincts have pointed us to this section of the country and we firmly believe economic, infrastructure and societal forces have aligned to bring unprecedented growth to this region,” says Georgelakos. “We intend to be extremely aggressive in attracting the top brokerage talent to our team and quickly mobilizing to capitalize upon emerging real estate opportunities.” Berzins has worked in the Mid-Atlantic region for 20 years and has completed transactions valued at more than $1 billion throughout his career. Georgelakos served as president of NAI KLNB from 2000 to 2017. He helped grow the company from two to four offices throughout the Baltimore-Washington, D.C.-Northern Virginia region. The firm also grew to more …

October 23, 2020

Company News Florida Southeast

Lebolo Construction Management to Open New Office in Orlando

by Alex Tostado October 23, 2020

ORLANDO, FLA. — Lebolo Construction Management Inc. will open a new branch office in Orlando. The company will focus on the retail, office, educational, industrial, medical and hospitability sectors. Lebolo Construction has worked with private clients such as Wells Fargo and Divine Savior Academy, as well as public clients such as Palm Beach International Airport and Palm Beach State College. Boynton Beach, Fla.-based Lebolo is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This is Lebolo’s third office overall, having opened its first branch location in Tampa in 2011.

October 23, 2020

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Preiss, Crow Holdings Acquire 752-Bed Student Housing Community Near Florida State University

by Alex Tostado October 22, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — A joint venture between The Preiss Co. and a private equity fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital has acquired Quantum on West Call, a 752-bed student housing community located near Florida State University in Tallahassee. The property offers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom, fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Communal amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, pool, yoga center, clubhouse, theater, cyber lounge, individual study nooks, group study spaces and a sundeck with hammocks and grilling stations. The new ownership plans to begin renovations on half of the 225 units to upgrade vinyl plank flooring in the common areas and improve internet connectivity. Terms of the transaction and the seller were not disclosed.

October 22, 2020

Development Florida Retail Southeast

Konover South Breaks Ground on 56,600 SF Retail Center in South Florida

by Alex Tostado October 21, 2020

MIRAMAR, FLA. — Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based Konover South LLC has broken ground on Miramar Park Place, a 56,600-square-foot retail center in Miramar. Tenants, which include Flannigan’s, World of Beer, Jersey Mike’s and Starbucks, are expected to open in summer 2021. Konover South, in partnership with Master Development Partners of Dania Beach, Fla., purchased the property in October 2019. R.A. Rodgers Construction Co., based in Altamonte Springs, Fla., is the general contractor. City National Bank provided a $20 million construction loan for the project.

October 21, 2020

Acquisitions Florida Office Southeast

TerraCap Acquires Office Park Near Orlando Airport for $24M

by Alex Tostado October 21, 2020

ORLANDO, FLA. — TerraCap Management LLC has acquired Airport Business Center, a six-building, 196,000-square-foot office/flex park in Orlando. The property is situated at 5730 S. Semoran Blvd., four miles north of Orlando International Airport. The asset was 88 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including law firm Hogan PA, Reliance Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Southeast Airport Services Inc. and US Marine Corps Recruiting. TerraCap hired Foundry Commercial LLC to lease the property and Harvard Pacific to manage the property. CBRE | Orlando arranged acquisition financing through Prime Finance on behalf of the Estero, Fla.-based buyer. Ron Rogg of CBRE | Orlando represented the undisclosed seller in the sale.

October 21, 2020

Development Florida Mixed-Use Southeast

Ferber Breaks Ground on 164-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Metro Tampa

by Alex Tostado October 20, 2020

LAND O’ LAKES, FLA. — The Ferber Cos. has broken ground on Cypress Ranch, a 164-acre mixed-use development in Land O’ Lakes. At full buildout, the project will include 330 multifamily units, 134 townhomes, 132 single-family homes and retail and office space. Commercial tenants will include EoS Fitness, Aldi, Burger King, Circle K, Honest-1 and Woodie’s Wash Shack. A remaining 6.4-acre tract can be subdivided for retail, office or hotel uses. Cypress Ranch is located near the intersection of State Road 154 and Ballantrae Boulevard, 21 miles north of downtown Tampa. The NRP Group will develop the multifamily component of the project, while Lennar Homes will build the single-family homes. Ferber expects the commercial space to open to tenants by early 2022.

October 20, 2020

Acquisitions Florida Industrial Self-Storage Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $14M Sale of Self-Storage Facility in Palm City, Florida

by Alex Tostado October 20, 2020

PALM CITY, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $14 million sale of Safe & Sound Palm City, an 868-unit self-storage facility in Palm City. The property comprises 78,521 square feet of rentable space on 3.1 acres. The facility includes 216 non-climate-controlled units and 652 climate-controlled units, as well as video surveillance, electronic gates and access to a freight elevator. The asset is situated at 3501 SW Martin Downs Blvd., 11 miles south of downtown Port St. Lucie. Mike Mele and Luke Elliott of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Safe & Sound, in the transaction. A joint venture between two private limited liability companies acquired the property and rebranded it under the CubeSmart brand.

October 20, 2020

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Jefferson Apartment Group Delivers 384-Unit Multifamily Community in Central Florida

by Alex Tostado October 19, 2020

CASSELBERRY, FLA. — McLean, Va.-based Jefferson Apartment Group has delivered Jefferson at Lake Howell, a 384-unit multifamily community in Casselberry. The property comprises 16 three-story buildings spanning 22 acres. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 727 to 1,410 square feet. Unit interiors feature nine-foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, wine refrigerators, quartz countertops and screened-in balconies. Communal amenities include two pools, fitness center, clubhouse, dog park, playground, paddleboard storage and a private dock on Lake Howell. Rents will range from $1,310 per month to $2,245 per month. The asset is situated 1124 Shoreview Circle, 13 miles northeast of downtown Orlando.

October 19, 2020

Development Florida Retail Southeast

Whole Foods Market to Open 47,000 SF Store in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 28

by Alex Tostado October 19, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Whole Foods Market will open a 47,000-square-foot store in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The new location will be situated at 501 SE 17th St., two miles south of downtown Fort Lauderdale and within CURV, Ram Realty’s 243-unit multifamily community. The store will include a coffee bar featuring cold-brew, nitro tea, wine and beer. This will be Whole Foods’ second Fort Lauderdale location, with the first being located at 2000 N. Federal Highway.

October 19, 2020

Florida Industrial Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Industrial Supply, E-Commerce Demand Create Recipe for Orlando’s Silver Lining

by Alex Tostado October 19, 2020

For years, “just in time” has been the key to driving efficiency of retailers and manufacturers alike. This model by and large combined low-cost production in Asian markets supported by speedy air carrier distribution to move goods while holding minimal cushion for backup stock. Post-pandemic thinking could bring that epoch to an end. The crisis has underscored our distribution networks’ fragility, which are now vulnerable to closed facilities, ports and borders. Many businesses are planning major restructuring of their supply chain processes due to the disruptions that we all have endured in recent months. The new model based on quick recovery will likely be driven by resiliency that ensures adequate merchandise availability in the event of threats to a business’ supply chain stability. This will require more warehouse and distribution space to store goods for deliveries in last-mile markets. The noticeable effects continue to grow as more last-mile oriented warehouse space is leased closer to the end-user. Industrial users see the impact of the pandemic as a short-term challenge that is altering the long-term growth strategy of their corporate planning. By way of example, Publix’s Southeast store sales climbed 21.8 percent for the second quarter of this year. Grocery now …

October 19, 2020

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