ECHO Realty Buys Publix-Anchored Center in Metro Tampa

Citrus Park, Fla. — Westgate Plaza was acquired from a joint venture between Kimco and GE Capital.

Citrus Park, Fla.  — ECHO Realty LP has acquired Westgate Plaza, a 100,000-square-foot shopping center in Citrus Park, approximately 16 miles northwest of Tampa, Fla. Publix anchors the shopping center with a 55,000-square-foot store. The property also features two outparcels leased to SunTrust Bank and Fifth Third Bank. ECHO Realty purchased the shopping center from a joint venture between Kimco and GE Capital, owners of the center since 2007. ECHO has appointed Orlando, Fla.-based Crossman & Co. to manage and lease the property.