ST. PETE BEACH, FLA. — A venture led by Gencom has purchased the Grand Plaza Hotel and the Beachcomber Beach Resort and Hotel for $100 million. The hotels are located a quarter-mile apart from each other in St. Pete Beach, a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico southwest of Tampa. Situated on 3.7 acres at 5250 Gulf Blvd., the 156-room Grand Plaza Resort opened in 1975 as a Hilton hotel and was most recently renovated between 2014 and 2016. The hotel is home to Spinners Rooftop Revolving Bistro & Lounge, the state of Florida’s only revolving rooftop restaurant. Other restaurants at the property include Bongos Beach Bar & Grille, Level 11 Rooftop Lounge and The Palm Room Restaurant. Additional hotel features for the Grand Plaza Resort include direct beach access, beach cabanas, private balconies, water sports rentals, 8,000 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center, swimming pool and business center. The Beachcomber Beach Resort and Hotel is a 102-room beachfront property situated on 6.2 acres at 6200 Gulf Blvd. Restaurants include Jimmy B’s Beach Bar and Grill and Players Sports Bar and Grill. Additional amenities include two outdoor swimming pools, a business center and a central courtyard. Daniel …
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Centennial American Properties to Break Ground on Next Phase of $200M Mixed-Use Project in Greenville
by Alex Tostado
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Centennial American Properties (CAP), the developer of Camperdown, a four-acre, $200 million mixed-use development in downtown Greenville, is set to break ground on the project’s next phase. Falls Tower, the second office tower in the development, is scheduled to begin construction in the first quarter. The 15-story building will have 10 stories of office space, topped by five floors of for-sale condominiums. At full buildout, Camperdown will have more than 200,000 square feet of office space, 18 condos, an AC Hotel and 217 apartment residences. Construction on Camperdown is expected to be complete in 2020.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Akridge and STARS REI have partnered to buy 1025 Vermont Avenue N.W., a 12-story, 116,000-square-foot office building in downtown Washington, D.C. The sales price was not disclosed, but multiple media outlets are reporting the building traded for $48.5 million. The property, also referred to as The Global Building, is situated about four blocks north of the White House. Bill Collins, Paul Collins, Drew Flood, Eric Berkman, Shaun Weinberg and Ben Mann of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Carr Properties. This is STARS and Akridge’s second joint venture, having already partnered for a redevelopment of 1101 16th Street, which is expected to be delivered this month.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — Dominion Realty Partners (DRP) has sold 5th Street Place, a 200-unit apartment community in Charlottesville, to Raia Capital Management for $44 million. The asset was delivered in summer 2018 and was 93 percent occupied at the time of the sale. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, yoga studio, pool and grilling areas. Kris Mikkelsen, Chris Doerr and Will Harvey of Walker & Dunlop represented DRP in the transaction.
Areu Bros. Studio Purchases Tyler Perry’s Former Movie Studio in Southwest Atlanta for $18.5M
by Alex Tostado
ATLANTA — Areu Bros. Studio has purchased an Atlanta movie studio that was formerly used by Tyler Perry. A spokesperson for the seller’s realtor, Atlanta Fine Home Sotheby’s International Realty, said the complex sold for $18.5 million. Miami-based LV Lending provided the undisclosed acquisition financing. The 205,751-square-foot building is situated in southwest Atlanta on 24 acres with an excess 33 acres on the property. Areu Bros. Studio is the first Latino-owned and operated major film and TV studio in the United States. Ozzie Areu was the president of Tyler Perry Studios for 12 years.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — JLL has arranged the $8 million sale of a 320,000-square-foot industrial property located at 1537 Air Rail Ave. in Virginia Beach. The buyer, Lingerfelt CommonWealth Partners, will reposition the 18-acre site for warehouse use. The asset has historically been used as a manufacturing plant since it was first built in 1979. The property is located within Airport Industrial Park, situated about four miles from Norfolk International Airport. Gregg Christoffersen, Kris Kennedy, Charlie Kenning and Kris Bjorson of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.
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Omega Healthcare Investors Agrees to Acquire MedEquities Realty Trust for $600M
by David Cohen
HUNT VALLEY, MD. AND NASHVILLE, TENN. — Real estate investment trust Omega Healthcare Advisors (NYSE: OHI) has agreed to acquire MedEquities Realty Trust (NYSE: MRT) in a cash and stock transaction valued at $600 million. As part of the transaction, Omega will acquire the fee simple interest in 34 facilities operated by 11 operators in seven states. Omega will also acquire approximately $34 million in mortgage loans. Under the terms of the transaction, MRT shareholders will receive $2 in cash and 0.235 OHI shares for each MRT share owned, which represents $10.26 per share based on Monday’s closing price for OHI. The boards of directors for both companies have unanimously approved the transaction. “This acquisition reinforces our commitment to the skilled nursing and senior housing industry, while adding new asset types to our portfolio furthering our strategic objectives,” says Taylor Pickett, CEO of Hunt Valley-based Omega. “MedEquities has built a high-quality diversified portfolio, which should provide Omega with meaningful future growth opportunities.” Omega is a real estate investment trust that invests in the long-term healthcare industry, primarily in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. As of Sept. 30, 2018, Omega’s total portfolio consisted of 917 facilities spread across 41 states and the United Kingdom. …
New York Life Provides $170M Refinancing Loan for Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Miami
by Alex Tostado
MIAMI — New York Life Real Estate has provided a $170 million loan for the refinancing of Wells Fargo Center in downtown Miami. The borrower, MetLife, owns the 47-story office tower, which was built in 2010 at 333 S.E. 2nd Ave. The loan has a 10-year term with an undisclosed fixed interest rate. Tenants in the 752,488-square-foot building include Wells Fargo Bank; McDermott, Will & Emery; Greenberg Traurig; and Deloitte. The property adjoins the JW Marriott Marquis and features an entertainment complex on the 19th floor, fitness center, spa, salon and meeting space.
DAVIE, FLA. — Boardwalk Properties has bought a 394-unit apartment complex for $119 million in Davie, about eight miles west of Fort Lauderdale. Boardwalk will rename the complex to The Avenue from its current name, Elan Maison. Amenities include a three-story clubhouse, fitness center, yoga studio, billiards and a pool. Neil Rollnick of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP represented the buyer in the transaction. Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC and Greystar were the sellers.
Accesso Acquires Two Office Buildings Near Research Triangle Park in Raleigh-Durham Area for $73M
by Alex Tostado
CARY, N.C. — Accesso Partners LLC has bought the Weston I and II Parkway portfolio near Research Triangle Park in Cary for $73 million. The seller was Raleigh-based Capital Associates. Weston I is a six-story, 212,441-square-foot office building that was 97 percent leased at the time of the transaction. Weston II is a four-story, 77,742-square-foot building that was 100 percent leased at the time of the transaction. Ryan Clutter, Scot Humphrey, Chris Lingerfelt and Zack Drozda of HFF represented the seller in the transaction. Frank Baird of Capital Associates will stay on as property manager and leasing agent.