TAMPA, FLA. — JLL has arranged the sale of 100 North Tampa, a 572,111-square-foot office tower in downtown Tampa’s central business district (CBD). At 42 stories, the high-rise is the tallest building in Tampa and was 83 percent leased at the time of sale. Hermen Rodriguez, Ike Ojala, Matthew McCormack, Robbie McEwan, Blake Koletic, Max Lescano and Hunter Smith of JLL represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity, and the sales price was not disclosed. Amenities at 100 North Tampa include concierge service, a retail bank branch with ATMs, sundry shop, fitness center, conference rooms and a parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations and car detailing. The previous owner recently executed a $21 million renovation prior to the sale. Built in 1992, the tower has achieved LEED Gold, WiredScore Platinum and ENERGY STAR certifications, according to the property website.
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Wingspan Development, ABC Capital Sell 192-Unit Jade at North Hyde Park Apartments in Tampa
by John Nelson
TAMPA, FLA. — Wingspan Development and ABC Capital Corp. have sold Jade at North Hyde Park, a 192-unit apartment community located at 608 N. Willow Road in Tampa’s North Hyde Park neighborhood. San Francisco-based Hamilton Zanze acquired the property, which is located approximately a half-mile from downtown near the University of Tampa, for an undisclosed price. The acquisition represents Hamilton Zanze’s entry into the Florida market. Matt Mitchell of Berkadia brokered the transaction. Built in 2022, Jade at North Hyde Park was 97 percent occupied at the time of sale. The property features studios, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units ranging in size from 463 to 1,421 square feet. Select units have built-in wine storage, dual-sink vanities in the primary bathroom and/or covered balconies. In addition to amenities like a pool, coworking spaces and a pet spa, Jade also features 3,200 square feet of ground-level retail space. Tango Brew, a pet-friendly coffee and wine bar, will soon open a 1,600-square-foot eatery at Jade, with plans to offer both indoor and outdoor seating for up to 66 people, including an outdoor bar and patio as well as a water and treat station for patron’s dogs.
Jacksonville City Council Approves $1.4B Renovation of EverBank Stadium, Home of NFL’s Jaguars
by John Nelson
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — The Jacksonville City Council voted 14-1 Tuesday night to approve an agreement between the city and the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars for the $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium. ESPN reports that the agreement needs to be ratified by 24 of the 32 NFL owners, who will review the agreement when they convene in Atlanta in October for their annual meeting. If passed, the anticipated construction timeline of the renovation would begin at the conclusion of the Jaguars’ 2025 season and deliver before kickoff of the team’s 2028 season. The Jaguars, along with Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and lead negotiator Mike Weinstein, presented the renovation agreement in mid-May. “This day has been a long time coming,” says Deegan. “I am truly grateful for the partnership with the Jaguars throughout the negotiation process, and to the City Council for passing this historic deal. Together, we are turning renderings into reality for the betterment of Jacksonville.” The Jaguars released conceptual designs for the renovated EverBank Stadium last summer. The team estimates that the economic impact of the project throughout the Jaguars’ 30-year lease will total $26 billion, with an estimated $2.4 billion in one-time economic impact during construction. The deal …
Eastern Union Arranges $10.1M Construction Financing for Self-Storage Development in Davenport, Florida
by John Nelson
DAVENPORT, FLA. — Eastern Union has arranged a $10.1 million loan for the ground-up construction of a self-storage facility in Davenport, roughly 65 miles east of Tampa. Marc Tropp of Eastern Union secured the four-year loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. The lender was also not disclosed. Upon completion, the development will comprise 690 units across five stories, with a gross square footage of 103,020 square feet and 76,431 square feet of rentable space. Malvern, Pa.-based CubeSmart will operate the facility.
McGarvey Development Sells CenterLinks Business Park in Fort Myers to EQT Exeter for $92.5M
by John Nelson
FORT MYERS, FLA. — McGarvey Development has sold CenterLinks Business Park, a 41-acre property in Fort Myers, to EQT Exeter for $92.5 million. Situated along Oriole Road west of I-75, the property features nine warehouses spanning 450,000 square feet that were leased to 40 tenants at the time of sale. CenterLinks features 100 percent dock-high flex units as well as space that can be used as office or medical office. Four years after breaking ground, McGarvey Development began receiving acquisition offers from private equity firms when the park was about 90 percent built out. A chance encounter between longtime acquaintances McGarvey president John McGarvey and Ward Fitzgerald, global CEO of EQT Exeter, led to the acquisition, which is the largest industrial sales price in the history of Southwest Florida’s Lee County, according to McGarvey.
DORAL, FLA. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of AMLI Doral, a 352-unit multifamily community located at 11481 N.W. 41st St. in Doral, about 18 miles west of Miami. AMLI Residential sold the property to Pantzer Properties for an undisclosed price. Developed in 2013, AMLI Doral comprises nine four-story buildings with apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts that average 1,058 square feet in size. Amenities at the community include a pool, fitness center, grilling stations, business center, lounge, clubhouse, playground, electric car charging stations and bike parking. Maurice Habif, Simon Banke and Nick Lavin of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. Additionally, Jamie Leachman, Amit Kakar and Sean O’Brien of JLL secured an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer.
GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Meridian Capital Group has arranged a $67.5 million loan for the construction of Natura by Murbeck, a multifamily community that will be situated at 6224 S.W. 20th Street in Gainesville. Murbeck Investments is the borrower and developer. Greystone provided the two-year, non-recourse loan, which will transition to a permanent loan. Upon completion, the property will feature 315 apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities at the community will include a pool, pickleball courts, gym and garages. Monthly rental rates at the property will range from $1,780 to $2,800. A construction timeline was not disclosed.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — JLL Capital Markets has negotiated the sale of two industrial buildings totaling 423,056 square feet in Jacksonville. Bixby Land Cos. sold the properties, Crossroads Distribution Center Buildings 100 and 200, for an undisclosed price. The buildings were fully leased at the time of sale. Luis Castillo, Cody Brais, Britton Burdette, Luke Pope and Taylor Osborne of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed.
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — JLL’s Hotel & Hospitality group has arranged $575 in refinancing for the Diplomat Beach Resort, a 1,000-room beachfront resort located in Hollywood, roughly 10 miles south of Fort Lauderdale and 20 miles north of Miami. Kevin Davis and Mike Huth of JLL secured the financing on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between funds managed by Trinity Investments and funds managed by UBS Asset Management’s Real Estate & Private Markets Multi-Managers business that acquired the property in 2023. Citi and Deutsche Bank provided the five-year, floating-rate loan, which also included mezzanine financing provided by Ohana Real Estate Investors and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). Comprising a 36-story tower, the property features 200,000 square feet of meeting and events space in addition to the guest rooms and suites. Amenities at the resort include a 15,000-square-foot spa, six restaurants and bars, multiple swimming pools and waterfalls. The resort, which Hilton Hotels and Resorts currently manages under its Curio Collection by Hilton brand, underwent a $90 million renovation and repositioning in 2018.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — NAI Hallmark has brokered the $4.1 million sale of 8014 Bayberry Road, an office property in Jacksonville. Built in 1978 and renovated in 2007, the building totals 32,781 square feet. Petticoat Schmitt Civil Contractors acquired the property, which features web-based HVAC controls, access-point badge reading technology, interior and exterior camera systems and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system with a 175-Kilowatt back-up diesel generator. Daniel Burkhardt of NAI Hallmark represented the seller, Bayberry Wells Leasing, in the transaction.