APOPKA, FLA. — Quality Custom Distribution Services (QCD), a subsidiary of Golden State Foods Corp., has leased 60,058 square feet of warehouse space at Northwest Distribution in Apopka. The company will provide logistics services for Chick-fil-A and Starbucks Coffee. The facility offers dry good storage and distribution, as well as 15,000 square feet of cooler/freezer space. QCD plans to move into the facility in August. Quentin Caruso of Realty Capital Advisors and Dallas-based Corporate Realty Advisors represented the tenant; Robert Rebman and Lyle Nelsen of Winter Park, Fla.-based Rebman Properties represented the landlord, Oakmont Industrial Group, in the transaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
NORCROSS, GA. — Georgia-based Alta Telecom Inc. has signed a lease for 30,375 square feet of office space within Peachtree Technology Center, which is located at 5854 Peachtree Corners East in Norcross. Located in Suite 100, the new space includes a 5,000-square-foot data center. Kevin Creel and Joe Grace of CresaPartners Atlanta represented the tenant; Bryan Heller of TPA Realty Services the landlord, Peachtree Technology, in the transaction. Terms of the lease were not released.
ORLAND, FLA. — Fort Myers, Fla.-based J.L. Wallace Construction has commenced the renovation of the VA Consolidated Patient Account Center in Orlando. The project includes the renovation of the entire third floor, as well as the redesign of 48,000 square feet of space to accommodate offices, work stations, conference rooms and training areas. Additionally, the project will include the addition of an elevator tower. Hickory, N.C.-based Atriax Group is providing architectural services for the project.
MARCO ISLAND, FLA. — Ariyan LLC has acquired a 6,000-square-foot property in Marco Island. Located at 551 Collier Blvd., the property sold for $1 million. The sellers were Dennis and Marilyn Downes. Doris Taylor of CB Richard Ellis’ Fort Myers/Naples, Fla., office brokered the transaction.
PRATTVILLE, ALA. — Marcus & Millichap has completed the disposition and sale of a retail property in Prattville. Located at the corner of Cobb’s Ford Road and Legend’s Parkway, the 3,388-square-foot property sold for $1.46 million. The property is currently occupied by AT&T Wireless. Alvin Mansour, Phil Sambazis and Edwin Greenhalgh of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the transaction; Andrew Chason and Matt Fitzgerald, also of Marcus & Millichap, represented the Florida-based buyer.
MCLEAN, VA. — Freddie Mac has appointed Mike McRoberts to vice president of Multifamily Production and Sales. In this position, McRoberts is responsible for the origination and purchase of conventional multifamily loans nationwide, the Program Plus Seller/Servicer network and the four multifamily regional sales offices. Previously, he served as vice president and national head of underwriting and credit for Freddie Mac’s multifamily division. Before joining the company in 1992, McRoberts served at First Maryland Mortgage Corp. and First Interstate Mortgage Corp.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Perkins Coie has signed a long-term lease for 56,294 square feet of office space at 700 13th Street in Washington, D.C. The law firm currently occupies 43,929 square feet at 607th 14th Street and plans to take occupancy of the new property in January 2011. Steve London and Lois Zambo of Studley represented the tenant; Dave Bevirt of Jones Lang LaSalle represented the landlord, Charter Hall, in the transaction. Terms of the lease were not disclosed.
PALM BAY AND JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Affiliates of Greensboro, N.C.-based Bell Partners have completed the dispositions of two retail properties in Florida. In the first transaction, an affiliate of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based Brock Development acquired Bayside Lakes, a 44,270-square-foot, Publix-anchored retail center located at 3450 SE Bayside Lake Blvd. in Palm Bay. Additionally, a fund advised by Palm Beach Gardens-based North American Development Group purchased Riverside Market Square, a retail center anchored by a 27,888-square-foot Publix. The property is located at 2033 Riverside Ave. in Jacksonville. CB Richard Ellis’ National Retail Investment Group – Florida Investment Team represented the sellers in the transactions. Terms of the sales were not released.
CLEARWATER, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the disposition and sale of a 14-unit apartment building in Clearwater. Located at 1408 Alpine Road, Edwards Apartments sold for $360,000. Michael Regan and Felipe Echarte of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller in the transaction. Both parties were undisclosed Florida-based limited liability companies.
WOODBRIDGE, VA. — Richmond Heights, Ohio-based Associated Estates Realty Corp. has acquired Riverside Station Apartments, a Class A multifamily property in Woodbridge, for an undisclosed price. Built in 2005, the 304-unit property offers attached and detached garages, a fitness center, a playground, an outdoor pool, a media room and an executive business center. At the time of acquisition, the property was 95 percent leased. The seller was not undisclosed.