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Woodmont, Butters Complete 252,848 SF Industrial Facility in Jupiter, Florida

by John Nelson November 9, 2023

JUPITER, FLA. — Woodmont Industrial Partners and Butters Construction & Development have delivered Corporate Logistics Center, a 252,848-square-foot industrial facility located at 15791 Corporate Circle in Jupiter. The property is situated within the 1,300-acre Palm Beach Park of Commerce in South Florida’s Palm Beach County. The building is available for immediate occupancy and features 3,800 square feet of office space, 36-foot clear heights, 48 dock doors, two drive-in doors, 60 trailer parking spaces and ample automobile parking spaces and outdoor storage facilities. Christopher Thomson and Chris Metzger of Cushman & Wakefield are handling the leasing assignment at Corporate Logistics Center, which represents the fifth development between Woodmont and Butters. Separately, the firms teamed up with PCCP LLC to acquire land within Palm Beach Park of Commerce with plans to develop 2 million square feet of industrial space.

November 9, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Berkadia Brokers Sale of 264-Unit Multifamily Community in Tampa

by John Nelson November 8, 2023

TAMPA, FLA. — Berkadia has brokered the sale of Berkshires at Citrus Park, a 264-unit apartment community located at 6201 Gunn Highway in Tampa’s Citrus Park submarket. Boston-based Berkshire Residential sold the property to Nuveen Real Estate for an undisclosed price. Matt Mitchell, Jason Stanton and Bailey Smith of Berkadia represented the seller in the transaction. Built in 2000, amenities at the garden-style property include a resort-style swimming pool with a sun deck, fitness and cardio center, clubhouse with business center, gated access, lake with fountain and fishing pier, two dog parks and a picnic area.

November 8, 2023

Development Florida Leasing Activity Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail Southeast

The Container Store, French Restaurant Sign Leases at Miami Worldcenter

by John Nelson November 8, 2023

MIAMI — The Container Store and Sweet Paris Creperie & Café have signed leases to join the tenant roster at Miami Worldcenter. The Container Store will occupy 15,681 square feet and Sweet Paris will occupy 2,330 square feet at the $6 billion, 27-acre mixed-use development underway in downtown Miami. Both retailers are set to open by the end of 2024. Miami Worldcenter Associates, led by developers Art Falcone and Nitin Motwani, is the master developer of Miami Worldcenter in partnership with CIM Group. More than 90 percent of the development’s 300,000 square feet of planned retail, dining and entertainment space has been leased, according to the developers. CIM Group and The Comras Co. are leading retail leasing.

November 8, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast Student Housing Top Stories

Toll Brothers, Davis Plan 680-Bed Aperture Student Housing Community Near University of Central Florida

by Kristin Harlow November 8, 2023

ORLANDO, FLA. — Toll Brothers Campus Living and The Davis Cos. have unveiled plans to develop Aperture, a 680-bed student housing community situated adjacent to the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. The project will encompass two buildings and rise five stories. Located at 12727 E. Colonial Drive, Aperture will feature a fitness center, e-sports gaming center, computer lounge, content creation studio, LuxerOne package locker system, courtyard and resort-style pool. Residents will have access to a private shuttle to campus, as well as a parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations. Completion is slated for fall 2025. TD Bank provided a $50 million construction loan for the project. Toll Brothers’ in-house finance department arranged the equity and debt. According to the developers, UCF has the second largest on-campus enrollment of any public university in the U.S. with almost 70,000 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year. “Demand for elevated student housing continues to rise across the country as highly amenitized offerings gain prevalence in the market, especially in the Sun Belt region,” says Jerry Murphy, managing director of investments at Davis. Toll Brothers Campus Living will manage the property’s development, construction and asset management, as well as handle marketing …

November 8, 2023

Acquisitions Company News Florida Hospitality Southeast

Hilton Grand Vacations Agrees to Acquire Bluegreen Vacations for $1.5B, Including 48 Club Resorts

by John Nelson November 7, 2023

ORLANDO AND BOCA RATON, FLA. — Orlando-based Hilton Grand Vacations has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bluegreen Vacations, a time-share resort company based in Boca Raton. The all-cash transaction is valued at $75 per share, or $1.5 billion, including debt. The merger agreement will add more than 200,000 members and 48 club resorts in 14 new geographies for Hilton Grand Vacations. Additionally, Hilton Grand Vacations has reached a 10-year marketing agreement with Bass Pro Shops, which formerly had an exclusive marketing agreement with Bluegreen Vacations that includes a joint venture for four outdoor-themed resorts. The Bluegreen Vacations acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2024.

November 7, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Florida Seniors Housing Southeast

HTG, AM Affordable Housing Break Ground on $37M Seniors Housing Community in Miami

by John Nelson November 6, 2023

MIAMI — A joint venture between Housing Trust Group (HTG) and AM Affordable Housing has broken ground on a $37 million affordable seniors housing project located at 18700 NE 25th Ave. in Miami. Dubbed Oasis at Aventura, the development will feature 95 one-bedroom units across eight stories reserved for residents age 62 years or older earning at or below 25, 33 and 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). Amenities at the community will include a community room, fitness center, business center, library and lounge and outdoor terrace. Monthly rents at the property will range from $484 to $1,161. Funding for the project includes $21 million in low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) syndicated through Raymond James, a $19.3 million construction loan provided by JP Morgan Chase Bank, a permanent $7.5 million Freddie Mac loan secured through Berkadia, a $4.3 million Florida Housing Finance Corp. viability loan and a $2.4 million loan provided by the Miami-Dade County affordable housing surtax program. The project team includes Realization Architects, general contractor Ballast Construction, engineer Sun-Tech Engineering, interior designer B Pila Design Studio and landscape architect Witkin Hults + Partners. Completion of Oasis at Aventura is scheduled for spring 2025.

November 6, 2023

Company News Florida Retail Southeast

Sembler Co. Founder Mel Sembler Dies at 93

by John Nelson November 3, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — Mel Sembler, founder of St. Petersburg-based retail real estate development firm The Sembler Co., has passed away at the age of 93, according to a statement from the company. Sembler founded his eponymous real estate company in 1962. To date, it has completed more than 350 developments totaling 29 million square feet. Additionally, the company manages and leases 10 million square feet of retail real estate and has offices in St. Petersburg, Atlanta and Puerto Rico. In a prepared statement, The Sembler Co. stated “his indelible mark will continue to guide us as we honor his legacy. He was the truest friend and leader to all.” Currently, The Sembler Co.’s portfolio includes Belmont Shopping Center in Ruskin, Fla., and North Macon Plaza in Macon, Ga. Sembler is also underway on the development of The Preserve Marketplace in Odessa, Fla., and West Villages Marketplace in Venice, Fla. In metro Atlanta, the company developed The Prado in 2008 and Town Brookhaven in 2010. The retail centers total 345,000 and 441,217 square feet, respectively. Sembler also previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Australia and Nauru from 1989 to 1993 and to Italy from 2001 to 2005. He also served …

November 3, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Universal Destinations, Wendover Housing Break Ground on 20-Acre Affordable Housing Development in Orlando

by John Nelson November 2, 2023

ORLANDO, FLA. — Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing Partners have begun construction on Catchlight Crossings, a 20-acre residential district in Orlando. The land was donated by Universal’s not-for-profit Housing for Tomorrow. Situated near the Orange County Convention Center along International Drive, the project will ultimately feature 1,000 affordable housing apartments, onsite amenities and services, 16,000 square feet of retail space, play areas and a transportation center. Some features will include Bezos Academy, a tuition-free preschool, as well as educational opportunities via the nearby University of Central Florida. Amenities will include resort-style pools, a fitness center, game room, cafes, bike and walking paths, a community garden and four acres of open green space. Chase is the primary construction lender for Catchlight Crossings, which will remain an affordable community in perpetuity. The majority of the units – 75 percent — will be designated as affordable and reserved for households with incomes at or below 60 percent of the area’s median income (AMI). Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing expect to open the first phase of Catchlight Crossings in 2026.

November 2, 2023

Florida Loans Office Southeast

New York Life Closes $45M Loan for Midtown West Office Building in Tampa

by John Nelson November 2, 2023

TAMPA, FLA. — New York Life Insurance Co. has provided a $45 million loan for Midtown West, an eight-story office building within the 22-acre Midtown Tampa development. Ed Coco, Matt Casey and Lee Weaver of JLL arranged the five-year loan through New York Life on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Highwoods Properties and The Bromley Cos. Built in 2021, the 152,000-square-foot Midtown West was fully leased at the time of financing to Prudential, Primo and Nestle.

November 2, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Related Urban Opens Two Affordable Housing Communities in Miami Totaling 497 Units

by John Nelson November 1, 2023

MIAMI — Related Urban, the affordable housing and mixed-income division of Related Group, has opened Robert King High and Paseo Del Rio, two newly completed affordable housing communities in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. The 315-unit Robert King High project is the substantial rehab of an elderly public housing high-rise built in 1964. The property is reserved for low-income seniors housing citizens and comprises residential towers, a one-story clubhouse that was also overhauled and a 1,500-square-foot convenience store. Paseo del Rio is a 182-unit, seven-story residential tower reserved for households earning 30, 60 and 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). Amenities will include a multipurpose room, fitness center, business center, dog park, bike storage, outdoor grill areas, resident courtyard and a 3,000-square-foot Pinecrest Bakery shop, which is set to open in early 2024. Robert King High and Paseo del Rio are now fully leased and occupied. The properties represent the fourth and fifth phases of the River Parc master plan, which will ultimately comprise 2,500 affordable housing, workforce housing and market-rate apartments. Full completion of the master plan’s 10 phases is slated for 2027.

November 1, 2023

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