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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.5M Sale of Retail Property in Ocala, Florida Leased to Firestone

by John Nelson

OCALA, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor-McMinn Retail Group in Atlanta has arranged the $4.5 million sale of a single-tenant retail property located at 30 Bahia Ave. in Ocala, about 72 miles north of Orlando and 48 miles south of Gainesville, Fla. Built in 2024, the 6,723-square-foot building was occupied by automotive services provider Firestone on a 15-year triple-net lease at the time of sale. Firestone is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC with more than 1,700 tire and car care locations nationwide. Don McMinn of Taylor-McMinn Retail Group represented the seller, an undisclosed, Georgia-based development firm, in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed. Ryan Nee served as Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Florida for the deal. “New construction Firestone properties continue to achieve aggressive pricing, fueled by strong credit, limited inventory and growing demand from an expanding pool of 1031 exchange buyers,” says McMinn.

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District of ColumbiaFloridaMultifamilySoutheast

Census: Miami’s Population Surges More Than 10 Percent Since 2020

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Between 2020 and July 1, 2024, Miami experienced a significant population surge, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The South Florida city’s population was 487,014 residents in 2024, which is a 10.1 percent increase from 2020 Census figures. In the same time frame, Atlanta saw a 4.3 percent rise in population, while Raleigh experienced an uptick of 6.8 percent. Washington, D.C. saw a 1.8 percent increase since 2020, and Nashville saw a 2.3 percent gain in residents. All of the above except Raleigh ranked in the top 10 nationally for new downtown apartments developed between 2020 and 2024, according to a report from RentCafe. Leading the pack was Washington, D.C., which has added nearly 23,000 apartments to the downtown supply since the pandemic. To calculate population growth within a city or town, the Census Bureau uses updated county-level data on housing units, as well as average household sizes in the surrounding county, to estimate the population of each city and town within that county. The estimate for people living in group quarters (such as dorms or nursing homes) is then included to the household population estimate to obtain the total resident population.

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Affordable HousingDevelopmentFloridaMixed-UseRetailSoutheast

Housing Trust Group Opens $100M Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Development in Hollywood, Florida

by John Nelson

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has opened the Apartments at University Station, a $100 million mixed-used affordable housing community located in downtown Hollywood. The development features 216 income-restricted units of affordable and workforce housing — 108 one-bedroom and 108 two-bedroom apartments — ranging in size from 621 square feet to 899 square feet. The property’s affordable component will apply to all households earning between 22 and 80 percent of the area median income. The complex comprises two residential towers, a 635-space public-private parking garage, more than 2,000 square feet of retail space and a new 12,210-square-foot campus for Barry University’s College of Nursing and Health Services. Amenities at the complex include a multipurpose room with a catering kitchen and bar, fitness center, resort-style swimming pool and a game room, as well as elevated pedestrian bridges connecting the residential buildings to the parking garage. Developed in a public-private partnership with the City of Hollywood, the project team includes general contractor ANF Group Inc., Corwil Architects, HSQ Group (civil engineer), B. Pila Design Studio (interior design), Witkin Hults + Partners (landscape architect), BNI Engineers (structural engineer), RPJ Inc. (MEP engineer) and Kaller Architecture (Barry University interiors). Financing sources for the development …

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AcquisitionsFloridaRetailSoutheast

IPA Arranges Sale of 37,201 SF Shopping Center in Boynton Beach, Florida

by John Nelson

BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Cross Creek Center, a 37,201-square-foot shopping center located in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Boynton Beach. Built in 1988 and renovated in 2014, the center was 97 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Stanton Optical, The UPS Store, Smoothie King and Metro by T-Mobile. Drew Kristol and Kirk Olson of IPA represented the seller, Davie, Fla.-based Janoura Realty, and procured the buyer, Cincinnati-based Phillips Edison & Co., in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.

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DevelopmentFloridaMultifamilySoutheast

PMG Tops Out 42-Story Society Las Olas Apartment Tower in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

by John Nelson

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — PMG, along with general contractor John Moriarty & Associates, has topped out the second phase of Society Las Olas, a 42-story apartment tower located at 140 S.W. 42nd St. in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The 563-unit community is situated in Fort Lauderdale’s historic riverfront district and will offer a mix of traditional apartment layouts and a small cluster of co-living options where residents can rent by the bedroom. Designed by FSMY Architects + Planners, Society Las Olas will also feature 1,625 square feet of ground-floor retail space and amenities including a coworking hub with private meeting rooms, pool deck with a yoga lawn and a large fitness center. PMG plans to deliver the tower in early 2026. Phase I of Society Las Olas was delivered in 2020 and sold in 2021. PMG received $226 million in construction financing for Phase II in July 2023.

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DevelopmentFloridaLoansSeniors HousingSoutheast

JLL, HJ Sims Secure $134.3M Bond Financing for Seniors Housing Development in Orlando

by John Nelson

ORLANDO, FLA. — JLL and HJ Sims have arranged $134.3 million in tax-exempt bond financing for a seniors housing development currently underway in Orlando. Dubbed Millenia Moments Orlando, the community will feature 151 independent living, 78 assisted living and 32 memory care units. Trinity Community Development Foundation, a nonprofit formed by Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), is the developer and borrower. Completion of the facility, which will total 316,900 square feet, is scheduled for 2027. The community will feature floorplans in one- and two-bedroom layouts. Memory care residences will include 26 private and six companion units. Amenities at the community will include a fitness center, theater, library, business center, art studio, dog park, game rooms, a beauty salon and an outdoor pool area. Vitality Senior Living will operate the community. JLL Securities and HJ Sims, in collaboration with JLL Capital Markets’ seniors housing team, acted as co-underwriters and arranged the fixed-rate financing, which comprises tax-exempt senior series 2025A bonds with a final maturity of 40 years.

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AcquisitionsFloridaRetailSoutheast

Plaza Advisors Brokers Sale of Publix-Anchored Shopping Center in West Palm Beach

by John Nelson

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Plaza Advisors has brokered the sale of Paradise Place, a 72,961-square-foot shopping center located on an 8.5-acre site in West Palm Beach. Built in 2003, the center was 98 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Publix, Sage Dental, Dunkin’ and Goodwill. Jim Michalak and Jeff Berkezchuk of Plaza Advisors represented the seller, Collett Capital, in the transaction. Forge Capital Partners purchased Paradise Place for an undisclosed price.

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DevelopmentFloridaHospitalitySoutheast

Gencom Begins $100M Overhaul of Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Miami Resort

by John Nelson

KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. — Locally based Gencom has begun the $100 million overhaul of The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami resort. The 13-story, 275,000-square-foot hotel is located on a 17-acre site at 455 Grand Bay Drive on Key Biscayne, a barrier island situated south of Miami. Originally built in 2001, the property offers 420 guestrooms and 600 feet of direct beach access. The design team for the resort’s first major renovation includes Hart Howerton (master), Design Agency (public spaces) and Chapi Chapo Design (guestrooms). The overhaul includes new exterior paint and façade elements, a new glass façade in the lobby, redesign of the spa and a new restaurant that will join the existing lineup of eateries that will be refreshed: RUMBAR, Cantina Beach, Dune, Scoop, Stefano’s and Key Pantry. Amenities that will be overhauled include the resort’s swimming pools, fitness center, The Club Lounge and the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center, which is the largest tennis facility of any Ritz-Carlton resort. Gencom, which co-developed the hotel, expects the renovations to conclude by the end of the year.

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DevelopmentFloridaMixed-UseMultifamilyRetailSoutheast

Starlife Group Launches Vertical Construction for 14-Story Mixed-Use Development in Hollywood, Florida

by John Nelson

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — Starlife Group has launched vertical construction on 21 Hollywood, a 14-story mixed-use development located in Hollywood. Designed by Miami-based architect Kobi Karp, the project will feature 200 apartments and 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. Starlife Builders, a subsidiary of Starlife Group, serves as 21 Hollywood’s general contractor. The project broke ground in December 2024 and completion is slated for late 2026/early 2027.  Amenities at the property will include a business center with 16-foot ceilings, coworking spaces, private conference room and a fitness center with a dedicated yoga and Pilates room. Additional offerings consist of a children’s play area, dog park and dog spa, dual cinemas and an 85-foot infinity pool that serves as the centerpiece of the outdoor space.  

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AcquisitionsDevelopmentFloridaOfficeSoutheast

Bradford Allen Acquires 18-Story Office Tower in Downtown West Palm Beach, Plans $10M Renovation

by John Nelson

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Bradford Allen Investment Advisors has acquired One Clearlake, an 18-story office tower located at 250 S. Australian Ave. in downtown West Palm Beach. The Chicago-based buyer plans to invest $10 million to fully renovate the 221,661-square-foot property to include a new roof, updated elevator system and fitness center, reimagined tenant lounge and a newly constructed conference center. Additionally, Bradford Allen plans to build four move-in-ready spec suites on one floor that will be ready for delivery by the fourth quarter. Situated near South Florida’s Tri-Rail and Brightline rail services, One Clearlake was originally built in 1986 and is LEED Gold- and Energy Star-certified. Christian Lee, Amy Julian, Andrew Chilgren, Tom Rappa, Matthew Lee and Sean Kelly of CBRE’s National Office Partners of Florida represented the seller in the transaction. Bradford Allen will provide asset and property management services at the property, while Jon Blunk and Laurel Oswald of TCRE will handle leasing negotiations. The transaction marks Bradford Allen’s second office acquisition in South Florida following its purchase of 350 and 450 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale in February.

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