Atlanta — Atlanta-based fast-casual concept Smalls Sliders has signed a franchise agreement to open four new units in Florida. DPC Smalls Investments will own and operate the restaurants, which will be located in the Destin and Panama City Beach areas. The first of the units, which are dubbed “Cans,” is scheduled to open in 2025. In April, the brand announced a 12-restaurant franchise agreement for Tallahassee and Jacksonville.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Gateway Jax has received approval from the Jacksonville City Council for the development of Pearl Street District, a $2 billion mixed-use project set to span 25 blocks in downtown Jacksonville. Plans for the development include 1,000 residential units; more than 100,000 square feet of retail space; public gathering spaces, including parks surrounding the historic Porter House mansion; widened and shaded sidewalks; and a curbless “festival street” with outdoor dining. Gateway Jax bought the site last year. Anticipated tenants for the retail portion of the project include a full-service …
Orlando, Fla. — Colliers has brokered the $68.5 million sale of Lee Vista Promenade, a shopping center located in Orlando. Brad Peterson, Whitaker Leonhardt and Eric AmRhein of Colliers represented the seller, SITE Centers, in the transaction. Built in 2016, the property totals 313,981 square feet. Tenants at the center, which was 95.5 percent occupied at the time of sale, include Academy Sports, Epic Theaters, Ross Dress for Less, HomeGoods, Michaels, Bealls Outlet, Petco, Ulta Beauty, Five Below and Famous Footwear. Donald Jennewein of Colliers arranged financing through City National Bank …
Fort Myers, Fla. — The Sembler Co. and Forge Capital Partners are underway on the redevelopment of Daniels Crossing, a Publix-anchored retail center located in Fort Myers. Scheduled for completion in summer 2025, the project includes the demolition of the existing 48,890-square-foot Publix and 4,700 square feet of inline space. Once complete, the redevelopment will feature a new, 48,387-square-foot Publix and adjacent 3,010-square-foot Publix Liquors. Other tenants at the property include Duck Donuts, Millenium Physician Group, Potts Sport Café, Quest Diagnostics, School of Rock, Subway, Sugaring NYC and The UPS Store.
Orlando, Fla. — Orlando-based Italian dining chain Buca di Beppo has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The restructuring will involve 44 core restaurants, as well as a new store currently being opened. According to a press release issued by the company, it is “committed to ensuring that the restaurants operate as usual.” Gray Reed & McGraw LLP is serving as legal advisor, and CR3 Partners LLC is acting as financial advisor, as well as providing corporate leadership as the chief restructuring officer. Stout Capital …
Brandon and Tamarac, Fla. — A joint venture between ShopOne Centers REIT, Pantheon and a global institutional investor has acquired two retail centers — Midway Plaza and Lithia Square — totaling 287,407 square feet in Florida. Located in Tamarac, Midway Plaza comprises 218,400 square feet. Publix anchors the property, which was 84 percent occupied at the time of sale. Walmart anchors Lithia Square, which spans 69,007 square feet in Brandon. The property was 79 percent occupied at the time of sale. This brings the joint venture’s portfolio to 1.8 million square …
Homestead, Fla. — Limestone Asset Management has acquired a single-tenant property located in Homestead. Burger King occupies the building, which was built in 2008 and totals 3,005 square feet. Kevin Sanz of Orion Real Estate Group represented Limestone in the transaction. Alex Sharrin of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller.
Miami — Miami-based Orion Real Estate Group has acquired a retail portfolio located in Florida, Texas and Illinois for $50 million. An undisclosed family office sold the portfolio, which totals 94,000 square feet across 12 properties. Tenants at the properties — which include 11 single-tenant properties and two two-tenant properties — include banks, a fitness center, pharmacy, urgent care facility and quick-service restaurant. Alex Sharrin, Jeff Cicurel, Eric Osika and Noel O’Donnell of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller in the transaction.
Tampa, Fla. — Japanese variety retailer Daiso has announced plans to open its first Florida Store in Tampa. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, the store will be situated within Northdale Promenade. David Eggnatz of Katz & Associates represented Daiso, in the leasing negotiations. Brian Hector represented the landlord, Kite Realty, on an internal basis. Daiso is currently seeking additional sites throughout Florida ranging in size from 7,000 to 12,000 square feet.
Doral, Fla. — Limestone Asset Management has acquired a single-tenant property located in Doral for $13.6 million. LA Fitness occupies the building, which was built in 2001 and totals 37,500 square feet. Kevin Sanz of Orion Real Estate Group represented the buyer in the transaction. Alex Sharrin of JLL Capital Markets represented the undisclosed seller.
