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Avison Young Negotiates $23M Sale of Strip Retail Center in South Florida

by John Nelson February 14, 2023

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. — Avison Young’s Florida Capital Markets Group has negotiated the $23 million sale of Pembroke Centre, a 29,350-square-foot strip retail center located at 304-306 SW 145th Ave. in Pembroke Pines, a city in South Florida’s Broward County. David Duckworth, Michael Fay, John Crotty and Brian de la Fé of Avison Young represented the seller, PP Omni Ventures, an affiliate of Hart Lyman Cos. that developed the property, in the transaction. Monolith Real Estate Property Management represented the buyer, an entity doing business as OMAX Invest LLC. Situated on four acres near I-75 and Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Centre was fully leased at the time of sale to Pubbelly Sushi, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Xfinity Store by Comcast. The property sits on an outparcel with a shared entrance to Shops at Pembroke Gardens, an open-air retail and entertainment destination.

February 14, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Hospitality Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $18.2M Sale of Hotel in Treasure Island, Florida

by John Nelson February 14, 2023

TREASURE ISLAND, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Treasure Bay Resort & Marina, an 83-room hotel located at 11125 Gulf Blvd. in Treasure Island, part of the Tampa Bay metro area. Ben Mallah, a private investor, purchased the hotel for $18.2 million in an all-cash transaction. Ahmed Kabani and Kian McLean of Marcus & Millichap’s Miami office represented the seller in the deal. Treasure Bay Resort features a hurricane-resistant exterior, pool, Jacuzzi and a marina.

February 14, 2023

Development Florida Industrial Southeast

MDH Partners Delivers 350,878 SF Industrial Building in Ocala, Florida

by John Nelson February 10, 2023

OCALA, FLA. — MDH Partners has completed construction on Ocala Logistics Center, a 350,878-square-foot speculative distribution facility situated on 27.9 acres in Ocala. Located at the corner of Northwest 35th Street and Northwest 27th Avenue, the property features 196 parking spaces, 96 trailer drops, ESFR sprinkler systems and 36-foot clear heights. The building allows for single or multi-tenant occupancy and includes 2,759 square feet of office space, LED warehouse lighting and six dock levelers. Peak Development Co. served as development manager on the project, and Avison Young is handling leasing on behalf of MDH Partners.

February 10, 2023

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JLL Arranges $193M Refinancing for Industrial Portfolio in Sun Belt, Mid-Atlantic

by John Nelson February 9, 2023

MIAMI — JLL has arranged a $193 million permanent loan for the refinancing of a nine-property industrial portfolio totaling 1.7 million square feet. The properties are located on infill sites in South Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama and Maryland. Chris Drew, Melissa Rose and Christopher Gathman of JLL arranged the five-year, fixed-rate, non-recourse loan through TIAA Bank on behalf of the borrower, Adler Real Estate Partners. The assets were constructed between 1981 and 2001 and were leased to 145 separate tenants at the time of financing. The properties included: • Riverchase Center in Hoover, Ala. • 1001 Broken Sound Parkway in Boca Raton, Fla. • Prospect Park I & II in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • Delray North Business Center in Delray Beach, Fla. • Rivers Business Park I & II in Columbia, Md. • South Point Business Park in Charlotte, N.C. • Parkwest I & II in Raleigh, N.C. • Addison Tech Center in Addison, Texas • Kramer 1-5 at Braker Center in Austin, Texas

February 9, 2023

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Terra, Blanca Begin Leasing Offices at Mixed-Use Development in Miami’s Bay Harbor Islands District

by John Nelson February 9, 2023

MIAMI — Locally based developer Terra and brokerage firm Blanca Commercial Real Estate have launched leasing at The Offices at THE WELL, the office component of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands mixed-use project located at 1177 Kane Concourse in Miami. Tere Blanca, Danet Linares, Christina Jolley and Nicole Kaiser of Blanca Commercial Real Estate have begun leasing the building’s 98,420 square feet of office space, which is spread across four floors. In addition to offices, THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands will also feature 54 luxury residences and 11,000 square feet of wellness space operated by New York-based THE WELL that includes a fitness center, concierge services, indoor and outdoor classes and onsite sessions with a health coach. Other amenities include a 6,500-square-foot food-and-beverage outlet, elevated plaza, rooftop and a parking garage. Terra plans to break ground on the mixed-use development in the first quarter with completion anticipated for late 2024. The design team includes architect Arquitectonica and interior designer Meyer Davis.

February 9, 2023

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Berkadia Arranges $39.5M Land Sale in Miami, Buyer Plans Mixed-Use Tower

by John Nelson February 8, 2023

MIAMI — Berkadia has arranged the $39.5 million sale of a one-acre, opportunity zone-designated site at 533 N.W. 2nd Ave in Miami, across from the Miami Central Brightline station. The buyer, Chicago-based The John Buck Co., is making its entry into the South Florida market with this land acquisition. The company is leading a joint venture partnership with Florida Value Partners, BH Group and PEBB Enterprises for the development of Miami Station, a mixed-use development that is currently entitled for 301 residential units, 244,000 square feet of office space and more than 7,000 square feet of retail space. The development is zoned for 36 stories with the potential for an additional 24 stories pending Federal Aviation Administration and Miami-Dade Aviation Department approval. Jaret Turkell, Roberto Pesant, Scott Wadler, Yoav Yuhjtman, Omar Morales and Jose Mota of Berkadia South Florida marketed the land on behalf of the sellers, BH 18 Investments LLC and Meyers Group.

February 8, 2023

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Konover South Breaks Ground on 23,000 SF Retail Center in Westlake, Florida

by John Nelson February 8, 2023

WESTLAKE, FLA. — Konover South has broken ground on Shoppes of Westlake Landings in Westlake. Upon completion, the 23,000-square-foot development will comprise two multi-tenant retail centers and a pod of quick-service restaurants. Konover South acquired the property from homebuilder Minto Communities in 2021. MEC Construction is serving as general contractor. Tenants that have signed leases at the center include Starbucks Coffee, KFC, Taco Bell, Habit Burger, 3Natives, Heartland Dental, Verizon Wireless, Go Green Cleaners and Orange Theater.

February 8, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Hospitality Southeast

MCR Acquires Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon Hotel for $118M

by John Nelson February 7, 2023

MIAMI — New York-based hotel owner-operator MCR has acquired the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, a 508-room hotel in Miami. The seller and sales price were not disclosed, but the South Florida Business Journal reports that Park Hotels & Resorts sold the 14-story hotel to MCR for $118 million. Set within the Blue Lagoon business park, the waterfront hotel is located south of Miami International Airport and features four food-and-beverage outlets, an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, complimentary airport shuttle, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, 24-hour fitness center, business center and 32,000 square feet of meeting space. Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon is MCR’s second hotel in the Miami Airport submarket following the acquisition of the Hyatt Place Miami Airport East in December 2022, as well as the company’s 10th hotel in Florida.

February 7, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Coral Rock to Develop 342-Unit Card Sound Key Apartments in Metro Miami

by John Nelson February 6, 2023

FLORIDA CITY, FLA. — Coral Rock Development Group has unveiled plans for Card Sound Key Apartments, a 342-unit multifamily community to be developed at 35800 S. Dixie Highway in Florida City, roughly 35 miles southwest of Miami. Upon completion, the development will comprise six four-story buildings, with units in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Twenty percent of the units will be reserved for workforce housing, with the other 80 percent rented at market rates. Amenities at the community will include a Vita Course with several workout stations, a pool, barbecue area, two-story clubhouse, dog park, children’s playground and pickleball court. Construction of the project, which is designed by Pascual, Perez, Kiliddjian, Starr & Associates, is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2024. Completion is expected in early 2025.

February 6, 2023

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JLL Arranges $835M Sale of Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida

by Taylor Williams February 6, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — JLL has arranged the sale of Diplomat Beach Resort, a 1,000-room hotel located in the South Florida community of Hollywood. Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) sold the beachfront property for $835 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Diplomat Beach Resort is a twin-spired, 33-story hotel that sits on a 10-acre site. The property houses 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a 14,000-square-foot spa, eight restaurants and bars and multiple pools and cascading waterfalls. Guests also have access to kayak, paddleboard and jet ski rental services. The buyer, a joint venture between Credit Suisse Asset Management and Honolulu-based Trinity Fund Advisors, has entered into an agreement with Hilton Hotels & Resorts to operate the hotel under the chain’s Curio Collection by Hilton family of brands. According to the brokerage team, the deal marks the third-largest single-asset hotel sale in U.S. history by price. Diplomat Beach Resort underwent a $90 million capital improvement program in 2018. The Journal reports that the new ownership plans to make additional renovations and improvements to enhance the guest experience. Jeffrey Davis, Gregory Rumpel, Kevin Davis and Gilda Perez-Alvarado of JLL brokered the deal on behalf of the seller. The team …

February 6, 2023

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