Southwest Florida real estate briefs - Naples Daily News

REIS to meet

Don Paight, executive director of the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency, will explain how the public sector is working with developers and businesses to arrange project financing and structure successful projects at the Real Estate Investment Society’s (REIS) August 13 luncheon meeting. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13 in the Osprey Room at Pelican Preserve’s Clubhouse on Treeline Avenue at Colonial Boulevard, one mile east of I-75, Exit 136 in Fort Myers. Admission: $25 for members; $40 for guests, which includes lunch. Reservations are required by Wednesday, Aug. 7 at www.reis-swfl.org.

New developer, community

Massachusetts-based Corbelis, national developer of the Willowsford community in Virginia, announced its expansion into Southwest Florida with a new office opening in Estero and the launch of a new master-planned residential community. The Southwest Florida operation will be led by regional President Anthony Solomon, who will also continue his responsibilities for the Ronto Group; Dennis Church, vice president, community development; and Mark Taylor, vice president, development. Their immediate focus will be the development of Lindsford, Corbelis’ new Fort Myers community (formerly known as Waterford Landing). Corbelis is also overseeing the management of the approximately 600-acre Bonita Beach Road property in Bonita Springs, currently in its planning phase. Lindsford is located in the Fort Myers metropolitan area, west of I-75, off the Winkler Extension. Corbelis is a residential real estate developer and management company. Since 1995, its senior executives have acquired, developed and/or managed more than 75 planned residential communities throughout major U.S. markets with a total capitalization exceeding $5 billion. Its Southwest Florida operation is located at 10600 Chevrolet Way, Suite 102, Estero.

National sales event under way

Toll Brothers is celebrating its National Sales Event from July 13 to 28 in its West Florida communities. Home seekers who buy during this event can take advantage of savings and incentive packages. To take advantage of the special savings and incentives, buyers must make a deposit between July 13 and 28. Sales and incentive packages will vary among communities, so buyers should contact their community of interest to learn more. Communities in West Florida hosting the sales event include Belle Lago and The Reserve at Estero in Estero; Bonita Lakes in Bonita Springs; and Firano at Naples. For more information, visit TollSalesEventFL.com.

Grand opening of Moody River Estates

D.R. Horton’s Southwest Florida Division has announced the grand opening of Moody River Estates in North Fort Myers on Hancock Bridge Parkway, one mile west of U.S. 41. Moody River offers single-family homes ranging from 1,804 to 3,552 square feet of living space, and are priced starting in the low-$200s. Three furnished models are opened for viewing. Amenities at Moody River Estates include a clubhouse, fitness center, two pools, tennis, basketball, billiards, a business center, theater, playground and walking trails. A boat launch offers access to the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico. For information, visit www.drhorton.com/swfla.

Transactions

Investment Properties Corp. negotiated these deals:

ACS of Naples purchased 1,615 square feet from Zions First National Bank at 3573 Enterprise Ave., Units 57 & 94, Naples for $55,000. Christine G. McManus negotiated this transaction.

Stone Express purchased 2,559 square feet from Zions First National Bank at 3573 Enterprise Ave., Units 83, 84 & 85, Naples for $74,400. Christine G. McManus negotiated this transaction.

Carlos A. Reina, Eva Tulia Reina, Yesenia Reina and Jorge Reina purchased 3,750 square feet from John J. Zack at 1910 Elsa St., Naples for $250,000. William V. Gonnering negotiated this transaction.

2nd Generation Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Mereday’s leased 5,615 square feet of restaurant space from NBR Shoppes LLC at Naples Bay Resort, 1495 Fifth Ave. S., Unit A1-101, Naples. Clint Sherwood negotiated this transaction.

Sandpiper Loft Inc. leased 4,200 square feet of retail space from CRF Gateway Limited Partnership at 2150 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Patrick Fraley negotiated this transaction.

Watson Energy Investments LLC leased 1,006 square feet of retail space from Naples Bay Resort, 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Unit A2-102, Naples. Patrick Fraley negotiated this transaction.

Premier Commercial Inc. reported these transactions for second quarter 2013:

Capital Bank sold a two-story, 12,000-square-foot mixed-use building at 9465 U.S. 41 N., Naples, the Milan Center, to an undisclosed buyer for $1.9 million. Dougall McCorkle negotiated the transaction.

Capital Bank sold an 850-square-foot office condominium in the City Center building at 599 U.S. 41 N. to Farr Miller & Washington for $149,000. This transaction was negotiated by Dougall McCorkle.

Bank of Montreal leased a 10,000-square-foot full floor space in the SunTrust Building, 801 Laurel Oak Drive in Naples. Dougall McCorkle of Premier Commercial Inc. represented the landlord. The tenant was represented by Transwestern and IPC.

The law firm of Akerman Senterfitt signed a lease expanding their facilities at the Mercato by an additional 1,600 square feet. Dougall McCorkle negotiated the lease.

Wicker Smith law firm expanded into an additional 1,300 square feet of space at their Mercato office. The lease was negotiated by Dougall McCorkle.

1,066 square feet of office space was leased by Tonacor at the Northern Trust Building, 4001 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Dougall McCorkle negotiated the transaction.

Don Story leased 1,617 square feet of retail space at the Broadway Shops in Estero. Dougall McCorkle of Premier Commercial Inc. represented the tenant. Lee and Associates represented the landlord.

Chris & Sally Jones leased 1,890 square feet at 9200 Estero Park Commons Blvd., Suite 5, Estero to Florida Veterinary Referral Center & 24 Hour Emergency And Critical Care Inc. Andrew DeSalvo and Matt Stepan negotiated the lease.

Coconut Point Properties LLC leased 4,958 square feet at 23160 Fashion Drive, Unit R220, Estero to Northwestern Mutual. Andrew DeSalvo and Matt Stepan negotiated the lease.

Coconut Point Properties LLC sold 1,116 square feet at 23190 Fashion Drive, Unit P203/204, to Richard Everett for $318,000. Andrew DeSalvo and Matt Stepan negotiated the sale.

Capital Bank sold an 11.42-acre commercial lot at 9301 Corkscrew Road, Estero to Steel Recovery Solutions LLC for $950,000. Andrew DeSalvo and Matt Stepan represented the seller.

Porter Group LP leased 2,100 square feet at 9696 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 203, Bonita Springs to Gun School Inc. Andrew DeSalvo and Matt Stepan negotiated the lease.

Maples Enterprises of Florida LLC leased 7,013 square feet at 5610 Division Drive, Fort Myers to Tetra Tech Inc. Andrew DeSalvo and Matt Stepan represented the landlord.

Commercial transactions brokered by CRE Consultants:

Early Learning Coalition of SW Florida Inc. leased 4,444 square feet in the Collier Park of Commerce at 3050 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Suite 231 from Helios Colliers LLC. Dave Wallace negotiated the transaction.

ACS of Naples purchased 1,615 square feet in the Enterprise Design Center, 3573 Enterprise Ave., Naples, Units 57 & 94 from Zions First National Bank for $55,000. Tim Schneider and Dave Wallace represented the seller.

Stone Express purchased 2,559 square feet in the Enterprise Design Center, 3573 Enterprise Ave., Naples, Units 83, 84, & 85 from Zions First National Bank for $74,400. Tim Schneider and Dave Wallace represented the seller in the transaction.

John A. Bohde purchased 10 acres of vacant land at 299 Creative Drive, Naples for $175,000. Dan Guoan represented the seller.

LandQwest Commercial brokered these deals:

Davis Car Care LLC purchased the Naples Car Care Center from Raymond W. DeVries LLC for $1.175 million. The 11,000-square-foot automotive service facility is located at 3030-3038 Davis Blvd. in Naples. Michael O’Mara represented the seller.

Palm Lee Properties LLC purchased a 7,981-square-foot office building at 2225 First St. in Fort Myers for $1.2 million. The two-story, Class A office building is a former Iberia Bank branch. Bryan Myers of LandQwest Commercial represented the seller in this transaction.

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