- LQ Commercial promoted Kris Kral to Market Leader. Kris, previously a Senior Associate, specializes in retail leasing and has represented a number of prominent national brands including Ross, Ollie’s Bargain Outlets, LA Fitness, Club Studio, Michael’s, TopGolf, throughout the Tampa Bay market. A presence in the commercial real estate market for more than 20 years in Tampa and across Florida, Kris’ had previous affiliations with The Shopping Center Group (TSCG) and RIPCO.
- CBRE opened its new office in Fort Myers, Florida. Seven brokerage professionals will operate out of the new office located at 13350 Metro Parkway, Suite 210, in south Fort Myers. They include Adam Palmer, Derek Bornhorst, Patrick Fraley, Jim Shiebler, Adam Bornhorst, Steve Wood and Edward Larsen.
- Novare Group, a leading developer of innovative mixed-use communities in the Sunbelt region, is seeking an Investment Analyst / Associate in Atlanta, GA. The Analyst will support the CIO in evaluating and executing new developments, acquisitions, and broader investment initiatives. This role offers exposure across the full real estate investment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity or real estate along with strong financial modeling and analysis skills. Executive search firm RETS Associates is handling the search. Inquiries and resumes can be sent to Mandy Haines at mandy@retsusa.com.
- Southern Marinas has purchased F3 Marina Fort Lauderdale. The 59,000-square-foot hurricane-rated facility, located at 1335 Southeast 16th Street in Fort Lauderdale, is one of the world’s fastest automated dry stack marinas. Matt Putnam, Andrew Cantor and Dan Grovatt of Colliers’ Leisure Property Advisors partnered with Lloyd Berry of Colliers’ REMS & Asset Management to represent F3 Marina in the sale.
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