Aventura, Fla. — Ocean Bank has provided a $70 million construction loan for Central Aventura, a nine-story mixed-use building located at the corner of Biscayne Boulevard and 209th Street in the Miami suburb of Aventura. Jesus Garcia of Ocean Bank originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, an entity doing business as Central Aventura LLC that is led by Jacobo Cababie Dichi. Central Aventura will comprise 75,270 square feet of retail space on the first three levels, four levels of parking and 63,883 square feet of offices on the …
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Zephyrhills, Florida — Franklin Street has brokered the $6.4 million sale of Oakview Plaza, a 47,000-square-foot retail center located in Zephyrhills, roughly 30 miles northeast of Tampa. Justin Walker, Justin Sturdivant and Dylan Morse of Franklin Street represented the seller, South Florida-based Merrimac Ventures, in the transaction. New York-based New Hyde Park Fruit Corp. was the buyer. Originally built in 1990, the center will undergo façade improvements, parking lot enhancements and lighting updates. The property’s Winn-Dixie store is also being redeveloped into an Aldi that will act as co-anchor to …
Southeast Centers to Provide Leasing, Management for Atlantic Crossings in Metro Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Coral Springs, Fla. — Southeast Centers has been selected to provide leasing and management services for Atlantic Crossings, a 173,680-square-foot shopping center in Coral Springs, approximately 20 miles northwest of Fort Lauderdale. Whole Foods Market and Home Depot anchor the property, which was developed between 1993 and 1998. Additional tenants at the center, which is fully leased, include Crunch Fitness, LensCrafters, PAK Mail Center and Pines Aesthetics. The center is situated on nearly 20 acres and is located adjacent to Coral Square Mall. Southeast Centers’ third-party management and leasing portfolio …
Sanford, Fla. — The Ardent Cos. has received approval from the City of Sanford for the redevelopment of Seminole Towne Center, a former shopping mall spanning 1.1 million square feet in metro Orlando. The redevelopment includes construction of a new 164,585-square-foot Costco store on the 76-acre site. Taking the place of the former Macy’s department store, the Costco location will include a gas station, tire center and liquor store. Ardent plans to begin site work and demolition this summer, with the Costco store opening anticipated for second-quarter 2027. Over the …
Grupo Eco Signs Retail, Restaurant Leases with Five New Tenants at Atlantic Village in Metro Miami
Hallandale Beach, Fla. — Grupo Eco has signed leases with five new tenants at Atlantic Village, a 308,830-square-foot, multi-phase mixed-use development located in Hallandale Beach, approximately 15 miles north of Miami. Italian restaurant concept Murano by Ferraro and The Wagyu House by Meat N’ Bone have already opened at the center, while açai brand OakBerry will debut this month. Meanwhile, indoor golf facility Tee Box will open in March and The Lab Vitality Club will open this summer. Developed by Mexico City-based Grupo Eco and launched in 2017, Atlantic Village was …
Simon to Invest $250 Million for Redevelopment of Three Malls in Nashville, Denver and Tampa
Indianapolis — Indianapolis-based mall owner Simon Property Group has unveiled plans to invest more than $250 million for the redevelopment of The Mall at Green Hills in Nashville, Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver and International Plaza in Tampa. Simon acquired the three properties in November 2025 as part of its purchase of the remaining 12 percent interest in The Taubman Realty Group LP that it did not already own. The $250 million investment reflects Simon’s focus on mall redevelopments to create modern environments that cater to today’s shopper, according …
SRS Real Estate Negotiates Sale of Three Single-Tenant Retail Properties in Central Florida for $28.8 Million
Winter Haven, Daytona Beach and Ocoee, Fla. — SRS Real Estate Partners has negotiated the sale of three single-tenant retail properties in two separate transactions for $28.8 million in Florida. Each newly constructed property is occupied by 7-Eleven on a 15-year, corporate-guaranteed absolute triple-net lease. The first property in Winter Haven sold for $9.5 million, while the second property in Ocoee sold for $9.67. The final property in Daytona Beach sold for $9.5 million. Patrick Nutt and William Wamble represented the sellers, Florida-based developers, in the transaction. The Winter Haven and …
Coral Springs, Fla. — Pliskin Realty & Development has acquired Turtle Run Shoppes, an 80,000-square-foot retail center located in Coral Springs, a city in South Florida’s Broward County, for $19.5 million. Built in 1990 and renovated in 2018, Turtle Run Shoppes was 92 percent leased at the time of sale. Tenants include America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, Cycle Gear, My Salon Suite, Smoothie King, La Brasas Bar & Restaurant, the U.S. Postal Service and Ross Dress for Less, which anchors the center. Douglas Mandel, Zach Levine and Cody Hershey of Marcus …
Dowd Cos. Brokers $5.1 Million Sale of 12,734-Square-Foot Retail Center in Destin, Florida
Destin, Fla. — The Dowd Cos. has brokered the $5.1 million sale of The Shoppes of Destiny, a 12,734-square-foot retail center located in Destin. The center was fully leased at the time of sale to five tenants including Avantgarde Salon, Beyond Fit, Bella Beach, Beautiful Lights and Kiki Rissa. John Dowd and Theresa Johnson of The Dowd Cos. represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer was a Destin-based local investor.
Delray Beach, Fla. — A joint venture between PEBB Enterprises and Cincinnati-based Topvalco Inc. has sold Delray Landing, a 70,426-square-foot shopping center located at 5024-5070 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. Sprouts Farmers Market anchors the shopping center, whose tenant roster also includes Retro Fitness, Keke’s Breakfast Café, CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill and Good Vets. An entity doing business as 30 Realty LLC purchased the shopping center for $30 million. Eric Williams and Cole Frantz of Newmark represented the seller in the transaction. During their ownership period, PEBB and …