Tampa, Fla. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $22.8 million in financing for the acquisition of Tampa Bay Center, a 149,375-square-foot shopping center in Tampa. Josh Odessky, Paul Adams and Justin Ratcliffe arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through BankUnited on behalf of the borrower, Triarch Capital Group. Debt was provided through a private family foundation. Tampa Bay Center is fully leased to 10 tenants including Floor & Décor, Ashley Furniture, Dollar Tree, The Tile Shop and T-Mobile.
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Accesso Acquires Development Site in Orlando for $70 Million, Plans 670,000-Square-Foot Mixed-Use Entertainment District
Orlando, Fla. — Accesso has purchased a 76-acre site in Osceola County to develop Ovation Orlando, a master-planned mixed-use entertainment district located at the northeast intersection of Interstate 4 and U.S. 192 in Orlando, for more than $70 million. The project is scheduled to break ground in the first quarter or 2026. Ovation Orlando will be divided into five adjacent zones across 670,000 square feet, which will offer experiential retail, dining, lifestyle amenities and entertainment, as well as 740 hotel rooms and condominiums. The new development will also feature green spaces, …
Miami Gardens, Fla. — United Capital has acquired Ives Plaza, a 56,841-square-foot shopping center located in Miami Gardens, approximately 16 miles north of downtown Miami. R&E Trust sold the property for $12 million. David B. Smith of LG Capital Partners, along with Adam Lipkin of United Capital, served as financial advisors on behalf of United Capital. This transaction marks the first time the property has been sold. Developed in 1955 on nearly 6.5 acres, Ives Plaza was 66 percent leased at the time of sale to 15 tenants including Pizza Hut …
Venice and Naples, Fla. — Benderson Development will open two new Publix Super Markets in Florida. The stores will debut at North River Marketplace in Venice and Gateway Shoppes in Naples, both of which are owned by Benderson. The first property, North River Marketplace, is a new 51-acre ground-up development along the North River Road corridor, which will feature a mix of retail, restaurants and specialty services upon completion of the project. The second property, Gateway Shoppes, was originally built in 2008 and is currently under redevelopment, which includes the …
Tampa, Fla. — Strategic Property Partners (SPP) has announced plans to develop an entertainment district in downtown Tampa. The district is proposed for a vacant parcel across from Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092-seat home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning NHL team. Situated on Channelside Drive between Morgan and Jefferson streets, the new district will support the broader $3 billion Water Street Tampa neighborhood. SPP plans to partner with Lightning owner Vinik Sports Group (VSG) to manage the entertainment venue, which will be privately financed. “Water Street Tampa was designed …
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.4 Million Sale of 25,905-Square-Foot Retail Property in Coral Springs, Florida
Coral Springs, Fla. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $7.4 million sale of a 25,905-square-foot neighborhood center located at 9830–9880 W. Sample Road in the Broward County community of Coral Springs. Situated on roughly 1.6 acres, the center is anchored by Wings Plus, and includes mix of dental, medical, education and service-oriented tenants. Douglas Mandel, Zach Levine and Cody Hershey of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, The Geneva Group. Tarek Chbeir, also of Marcus & Millichap, along with Mandel, Levine and Hershey, procured the buyer, David …
Doral, Fla. — Terra has arranged the $74 million sale of Doral Square, a 150,000-square-foot lifestyle center in Doral, a western suburb of Miami. North Miami-based IMC Equity Group was the buyer. Situated at the gateway to downtown Doral, the property is anchored by Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less and UFC Gym. Additional tenants include HomeGoods, Pet Supermarket, One Medical, Laser Away, AT&T, Paradise Grills, European Wax Center, First Watch, Jersey Mike’s, Just Salad, Panda Express, Nacion Sushi, Lima Bakery, Miu’s Tea and El Toro Loco. Mark Gilbert of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction. Ocean Bank …
Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates Sale of 134,832-Square-Foot Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, Fla. — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated the sale of Polo Club Shops, a 134,832-square-foot neighborhood center located in Boca Raton. The center is anchored by Publix, which completed a full demolition and reconstruction of its store in 2022, expanding the property by an additional 48,387 square feet. Publix is operating with a new 20-year lease. Other tenants at Polo Club Shops include Beignets & Brews, Brendy’s Ice Cream, Ernie’s Açai Bowls, First Watch, Peak Beauty Studio, Manhattan Joe’s Pizzeria, Pet Supermarket and Phenix Salon Suites. Mark Gilbert, Adam …
Benderson Development Acquires 216,692-Square-Foot Grocery-Anchored Center in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, Fla. — Benderson Development has acquired Clearwater Shoppes, a 216,692-square-foot shopping center located in Clearwater. Situated on 14.5 acres adjacent to the 1.3 million-square-foot Countryside Mall, the center’s tenant roster includes Whole Foods Market, Target and Nordstrom Rack. Seritage Growth Properties sold the shopping center to Benderson for an undisclosed price. Danny Finkle, Jorge Portela, Kim Flores and Evan Lahr of JLL represented the seller in the transaction.
St. Joe Co. to Develop Publix at Watersound West Bay Center in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, Fla. — The St. Joe Co. will develop a new Publix grocery store at Watersound West Bay Center, a lifestyle center under construction in Panama City Beach. The new Publix is expected to comprise 50,000 square feet and will feature a pharmacy, deli and bakery, as well as an adjacent Publix Liquor store. Plans will also include an additional 11,000 square feet of inline retail space. Upon completion, Watersound West Bay Center will serve the neighboring Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community, which will have a total of 3,500 …