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  By Mike Bonts, Editor NEW YORK-  ShopOne Centers REIT Inc . (“ShopOne”), together with its joint venture partners Pantheon and a leading global institutional investor, today announced the acquisition of two grocery-anchored shopping centers in Florida: Midway Plaza in Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Lithia Square in Tampa.  The properties were acquired in two independent transactions, and bring the number of grocery-anchored, necessity-based shopping centers in the JV’s Florida portfolio to four. The 218,400 square-foot, 84% occupied Midway Plaza is anchored by Publix and is located in Tamarac, Broward County’s third most populous community. The center serves a densely populated trade area with an estimated 85,000 and 187,000 people residing within a two- and three-mile radius, respectively. Midway Plaza will also benefit from its proximity to multiple new residential developments, including over 1,600 units planned or under construction. The property’s anchor tenants – Publi...

  ST. AUGUSTINE (August 19, 2024) – With Hurricane season and tropical storms in the news, the St. Johns County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and Long-Term Recovery Organization (LTRO) are holding an Open House to learn more about what they do in time of pending disaster and recovery. The Open House is Thursday Aug. 29, 9 a.m. – Noon at United Way 117 Bridge St. in St Augustine. The event will have light refreshments and door prize raffles. VOAD/LTRO is a coalition of non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, government agencies and community partners dedicated to providing a coordinated disaster response and recovery efforts. Community members are also welcome to join. Membership provides the ability to tap into shared resources and being connected to donations and funding opportunities. This holistic approach reduces duplication of services and offers a strong mechanism to respond to disasters with cohesion and coordination. Their mission is to fo...

NEW YORK – Abra, a global platform for digital asset prime services and wealth management, today announced a partnership with BitPay, the world's largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services.  Via the Abra and Bitpay partnership Bitpay merchants will have access to a bitcoin-backed loan product for their customers to make purchases. Abra, via its subsidiary, Abra Capital Management LP (ACM), will support BitPay merchant customers that want to borrow against their BTC collateral to make purchases. Customers pledge bitcoin as collateral to a loan, then use the loan proceeds to fund high value purchases. Once the loan is paid off, the bitcoin is returned to the borrower’s wallet. The Farm at Okefenokee , a 705-acre regenerative farming community in Folkston, Ga., is the first merchant to use this partnership to offer bitcoiners a way to purchase cabins at the farm. The community at The Farm enjoys a modern, self-sufficient lifestyle with like-minded neighbors and b...

  ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – It’s been called a spectacular vacation getaway.  Judges in the Northeast Florida Builders Association Parade of Homes felt the same way. They rewarded custom design builder Generation Homes in two categories, Gold winner in the $2.4 to $2.5 million category and Best Secondary Space, for the E Komo Mai in St. Augustine Beach, Fla. “The Generation Homes team could not be prouder to win with our most recent custom design build home for wonderfully kind and generous owners who envisioned this design for family vacations and gatherings,” said Cora Johnston, president of Generation Homes. The five bedroom six and half bath home stands out as a vacation retreat, embracing the charm of coastal living with a contemporary twist, modern beach houses that offer the perfect blend of leisure and style. Designer Alexis Koklias created relaxed coastal interiors, layering different fabrics and materials, accomplishing a laid-back feel, while successfully combini...

ST. PETERSBURG (June 10, 2024) – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the state’s leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction, land developments and local governments, has announced that Denise A. Bas, AIA will serve as chair of the Commercial Standards Committee and Daniel J. Denis is the new chair of the High-Rise Standards Committee. “Thanks to Denise and Daniel for stepping into these important roles. We have experienced tremendous growth and interest in these two standards. And that’s not likely to subside,” noted FGBC President Bill Kachman. Denise Bas, AIA Bas is President and Founder of GreenPath offering sustainability and resiliency consulting services. Based in West Palm Beach, she is a Florida Registered Architect with over 25 years of experience in all facets of architectural building design and construction. The Florida Green Commercial Standard is designed to increase sustainable and resilient commercial construction throughout the s...

By Mike Bonts, Editor DALLAS, Texas -- Alpine Start Development (ASD), a family-owned real estate development and investment firm, has announced the start of its first apartment development in Haltom City, "Alpine Fossil Creek".  This new apartment community features 296-units within three-story garden-style buildings situated on 15.6 acres, overlooking Big Fossil Creek. The community is just a 10-minute drive to downtown Fort Worth, and across the street from Haltom City High School.  "This is more than just the start of construction. It represents a long, shared vision between Alpine Start, the City, and our partners. We are honored to be a part of bringing this vision to life. This project is a testament to what can be achieved when dedicated partners come together with a unified goal of creating something special," said Jacobe Chandler, SVP of Alpine Start Development. "We are excited to debut our first development in Haltom City, a coveted market we've...

By Mike Bonts, Editor ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A water efficiency certification program developed by the St. Johns River Water Management District is helping to serve at-risk Veterans while conserving water in St. Johns County. Started nearly two decades ago, the Florida Water StarSM program offers an accessible and affordable path for builders and developers to follow so their projects use less water in landscapes, irrigation systems and indoors. Combined, these measures help achieve the water efficiency performance needed in new homes and businesses. Patriot Place is the most recent development to receive the Florida Water Star certification. St. Johns Housing Partnership, a nonprofit that develops affordable housing, built Patriot Place. The apartment home community for at-risk Veterans also received “Florida Green” certification from the Florida Green Building Coalition, the state’s leading certifier of residential and commercial construction projects, land developments and local gove...