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Genting Group Agrees to Sell 15.5-Acre Downtown Miami Development Site for $1.2B

by Katie Sloan April 27, 2023

MIAMI — Genting Group has agreed to sell a 15.5-acre development site in Downtown Miami for $1.2 billion. The property is the largest undeveloped waterfront property in Miami’s urban core, according to the seller. SmartCity Miami — an investment group led by locally based Terra and the company’s CEO David Martin — will acquire the property in a transaction expected to close later this year. The site offers 800 feet of direct frontage along Biscayne Bay, adjacent to Miami’s Museum Park and roughly midway between Miami Beach and Miami International Airport. A mixed-use property is planned for the site, details of which were not disclosed. Michael Fay, John Crotty, David Duckworth and Brian de la Fé of Avison Young brokered the sale, and a team led by Suzanne Amaducci at law firm Bilzin Sumberg provided counsel to Genting. Ricardo Fraga of Greenberg Traurig and Laura Gangemi of Gangemi Law Group represented SmartCity in the transaction. “The scale and location of this site offers the opportunity to do something spectacular — something that all of Miami can take pride in — and we will deliver nothing short of that,” says Martin. “For now, our team is focused on understanding the full potential of …

April 27, 2023

Development Florida Seniors Housing Southeast

HTG, AM Affordable Housing Begin Construction on $37.4M Seniors Housing Project in Bradenton, Florida

by John Nelson April 26, 2023

BRADENTON, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) and AM Affordable Housing have closed on financing and begun construction of Astoria on 9th, a 120-unit affordable seniors housing community in the Tampa suburb of Bradenton. Development costs are estimated at $37.4 million. Located at 2116 9th St W, Astoria on 9th will be a five-story, mid-rise community offering a mix of one- and two-bedroom units reserved for income-qualifying residents over age 62 who earn at or below 22, 30 and 60 percent of area median income (AMI), with rents ranging from $356 to $1,165 per month. The property is scheduled to open in fall 2024 with leasing slated to begin in summer 2024. Funding sources for Astoria on 9th include Fifth Third Bank, Capital One (via Freddie Mac), Bradenton CRA and Raymond James, as well as a State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL); a $713,400 National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) loan; and a $600,000 Extremely Low Income (ELI) loan. Due to market volatility, Florida Housing Finance Corp. released the Construction Housing Inflation Response Program (CHIRP), and the property was allocated an additional $4.3 million of SAIL. The project team for Astoria on 9th includes general contractor Hennessy Construction Services engineering firm Hamilton …

April 26, 2023

Florida Leasing Activity Retail Southeast

Spinoso Adds Three New Retailers to 1.2 MSF Mall at Wellington Green in South Florida

by John Nelson April 25, 2023

WELLINGTON, FLA. — Spinoso Real Estate Group, manager of the Mall at Wellington Green in South Florida, has announced three new retailers joining the mall’s tenant roster. The newcomers include boutique apparel retailer Alma, jewelry retailer Lovisa and Wellington Mart, a convenience store that sells cold beverages, snacks, candy, first aid essentials, toys and premade meals. Located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., the Mall at Wellington Green spans 1.2 million square feet and is anchored by CMX Cinemas Wellington 10, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Apple, The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, Brighton, Forever 21, H&M and Lemongrass, among others. The mall’s owner/landlord was not disclosed.

April 25, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Restaurant Retail Southeast

SRS Brokers $8.1M Portfolio Sale of Two Single-Tenant Retail Properties in Brandon, Florida

by John Nelson April 25, 2023

BRANDON, FLA. — SRS Real Estate Partners’ National Net Lease Group has brokered the $8.1 million portfolio sale of two single-tenant net-lease retail properties totaling 6,454 square feet in Brandon. The restaurants, which are occupied by Panera Bread and Chipotle Mexican Grill, are outparcels to Lake Brandon Plaza, a 200,000-square-foot, Publix-anchored shopping center located at 11201-11255 Causeway Blvd. Both properties were completed this year and have new 15-year, absolute triple-net leases in place. Patrick Nutt and William Wamble of SRS represented the seller, a Florida-based private investor, in the 1031 transaction. The buyer was an unnamed, private investor based in New York.

April 25, 2023

Development Florida Mixed-Use Southeast

LD&D to Develop $200M Mixed-Use Project in Tampa

by John Nelson April 24, 2023

TAMPA, FLA. — LD&D has acquired a two-acre parcel located at 1101 E. Harrison St. in Tampa, where the Miami-based firm will develop a $200 million mixed-use project. LD&D purchased the vacant land, which is situated within the master-planned ENCORE! Redevelopment district, from the Tampa Housing Authority for $10 million. Luis Flores of Saul Ewing arranged the sale on behalf of LD&D, with Maxim Capital group providing a $7.1 million acquisition loan. Designed by Baker Barrios Architects, plans for the development include a 28-story multifamily building with 369 units, a 178-room hotel, a 586-space parking podium and 32,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The groundbreaking is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year.

April 24, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Florida Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast

Miami Jewish Health, McDowell Housing Break Ground on $137M Affordable Seniors Housing Project in South Florida

by John Nelson April 24, 2023

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. — Miami Jewish Health (MJH) and McDowell Housing Partners have broken ground on Douglas Gardens Residences, a 410-unit affordable seniors housing community in Pembroke Pines, approximately 20 miles north of Miami. Development costs for the project, which will combine healthcare and housing, are estimated at $137 million. Of the total units, 390 will be reserved for age- and income-qualified residents, while the remaining 20 will be market rate. The project team includes general contractor ANF Group; engineer and landscape designer Keith & Associates; REPRTWAR Architecture and Design; interior designer Jewel Toned Interiors; and law firm Nelson Mullins. Douglas Gardens Residences is scheduled for completion in late 2024. Financing for the project includes $77 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by Broward County Housing Finance Authority (HFA) via Citi Community Capital Bank, $50 million syndicated through affordable housing investment company CREA, a $14 million subordinate loan from Broward County’s Housing Trust Fund, $12 million in seller take-back financing from MJH and $12 million in developer equity contributions.

April 24, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Restaurant Retail Southeast Top Stories

El-Ad National Properties Plans $1B District in Davie Mixed-Use Project Near Miami

by Jeff Shaw April 21, 2023

DAVIE, FLA. — El-Ad National Properties, a subsidiary of Elad Group based in Boca Raton, has released plans for a 2.8 million-square-foot mixed-use project in Davie, 24 miles north of Miami. The Town of Davie has approved the development. The project, called The District in Davie, is expected to cost approximately $1 billion, according to El-Ad. At full build-out, the property will comprise 1,256 apartment units across five high-rise buildings, as well as 36,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant and retail space. Each building will range from 20 to 24 stories and offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Community amenities at The District in Davie will include pools, fitness centers with spas, dog parks, coworking space, game lounges, children’s play areas and rooftop lounges. Individual units will offer keyless entry, Wi-Fi connectivity and smart thermostats. Approximately 1.1 million square feet of access controlled onsite parking will also be available. Planned green elements for the community include electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle storage areas and LED lighting fixtures. Located at 4801-4999 S. State Road 7 on the southwest corner of Griffin Road and State Road 7 in Broward County, the complex is near Fort Lauderdale and Miami’s urban core. …

April 21, 2023

Acquisitions Development Florida Hospitality Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail Southeast

BH3 Management, Merrimac Ventures to Develop Mixed-Use Project on Miami’s Watson Island

by John Nelson April 20, 2023

MIAMI — South Florida-based developers BH3 Management and Merrimac Ventures have acquired development rights for a 10.7-acre site on Watson Island, an island within Miami city limits. The land is owned by the City of Miami and fronts Biscayne Bay midway between downtown Miami and Miami Beach. Alex Zylberglait of Marcus & Millichap brokered the transaction. A site plan is already approved, combining hotel, retail and residential uses alongside new public space and a waterfront promenade. While the plan will be modernized, BH3 Management and Merrimac Ventures intend to develop within the same footprint and density allowances that voters approved in 2019. Initial site work at the property, including utility and infrastructure improvements, will soon get underway following the transfer of an existing City of Miami lease to the co-developers.

April 20, 2023

Development Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Concord Summit Capital Arranges $60M Construction Financing for Multifamily Development in Hollywood, Florida

by John Nelson April 20, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — Concord Summit Captial LLC has arranged a $50 million construction loan and $10 million of preferred equity for the development of a 180-unit apartment community in Hollywood. David Larson, Keegan Burger and Daniel Rojo of Concord Summit’s Miami office served as advisors and sourced the financing on behalf of the borrowers, The Calta Group and Gilu Holdings and Development. Situated near Hollywood Beach and I-95, the unnamed, seven-story multifamily community is expected to be delivered in first-quarter 2025.

April 20, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Industrial Southeast

Redfearn Capital Acquires Industrial Facility, Industrial Outdoor Storage Property in Florida for $18.9M

by John Nelson April 20, 2023

JACKSONVILLE AND DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — Redfearn Capital has purchased an industrial facility in Jacksonville and industrial outdoor storage (IOS) property in Delray Beach for a combined $18.9 million. The Jacksonville property is a 138,200-square-foot warehouse with 32 dock doors and 24-foot clear heights within Imeson Industrial Park. An entity doing business as 201 Busch Partners LLC sold the single-tenant facility, which was fully occupied by Wing Industries, for $14.4 million. The Delray Beach IOS property comprises a 13,790-square-foot facility and two acres of outdoor storage located at 1595 S.W. 4th Ave. APS Real Estate Inc. sold the asset, which is leased to Assurance Power Systems, for $4.5 million.

April 20, 2023

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