Banyan Street Capital and its joint venture partner, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, have secured a 61,994-square-foot office lease renewal and restructure with tenant Greenspoon Marder, a national business law firm.
The firm will occupy space at 200 East Broward in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
The 21-story, 227,158-square-foot office tower sits at the corner of East Broward Boulevard and Third Avenue near a number of retail and restaurant offerings on Las Olas Boulevard. The recently updated office property offers modern amenities, including newly renovated corridors and restrooms, a conference center and on-site cafe as well as views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding downtown skyline.
Jonathan Kingsley, Jarred Goodstein and Ilyssa Ettelman of Colliers International represented the landlords in the transaction. Thomas Capocefalo of Savills represented Greenspoon Marder in the lease.
https://sfoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/200-east-broward.jpg270275adminhttps://dev.sfoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SFOBA-logo-sharpened-transparent.pngadmin2020-09-28 01:30:082020-09-28 01:30:08Greenspoon Marder Inks 62,000-SF Office Lease In Fort Lauderdale
Spanning a full city block and slated to deliver in November 2020, the project redefines the city’s epicenter with 1.4 million SF of mixed-use office, residential and retail space that stands alone across South Florida as nothing short of revolutionary. Combining a dramatic and stunning 25-story all-glass design by nationally acclaimed architecture firm Cooper Cary with world-class leading amenities, The Main Las Olas offers nearly 370,000 SF of office space with expansive 12-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for maximum light, volume, and transparency. Connected to a luxury apartment tower with a Publix GreenWise grocer on the ground floor, the office tower’s outdoor and indoor amenity spaces, conference centers and fitness center rival even the most cutting-edge office spaces found across the region.
The Main Las Olas offers a compelling range of amenities totaling 11,012 SF for its prospective tenants. They include a full-fledged fitness center, office lounges and conference centers, all found on a beautifully appointed 3,303 SF amenity deck and wraparound “Sky Deck” that features panoramic views of Las Olas.
LEED Gold-certified and with a focus on environmental consciousness and the wellness of its occupants, tenants at The Main Las Olas will also enjoy energy efficient, touchless fixtures, electric vehicle charging stations, and a state-of-the-art ionized air filtration system that helps eliminate airborne virus, allergens, and mold particles. The building is inspired by the vibrant culture and energy found in the Las Olas neighborhood and is proximate to the Brightline Ft. Lauderdale Station, which allows it to easily connect with Miami-Dade and Palm Beach, offering tenants the ability to attract and retain top talent from all three counties.
Tenants at The Main Las Olas include the law firms of Akerman and Berger Singerman and holding company BBX Capital.
“Blanca Commercial Real Estate’s stellar reputation and track record in South Florida speaks for itself,” said Stiles President Scott MacLaren. “We look forward to working closely with their team on our overall leasing strategy as we near completion of this iconic project on Las Olas.”
The Blanca leasing team at The Main Las Olas includes Vice Chairman Danet Linares, Associate Sky Jones with strategic leadership from Tere Blanca.
00adminhttps://dev.sfoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SFOBA-logo-sharpened-transparent.pngadmin2020-09-21 02:25:532020-09-21 02:25:53Blanca CRE Selected As Exclusive Leasing Agent For The Main Las Olas
Pike Rowley, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the firm’s operations in Florida, announced the appointment of Paul Marko as Avison Young Principal.
Marko will be focused on serving and advising office occupiers in South Florida.
“Office occupiers are facing major decisions about their office needs and workforce,” said Rowley. “With exceptional industry expertise and market knowledge, Paul is positioned to provide clients with data-driven insights and solutions that meet their business needs.”
This year, the South Florida office market has seen overall rent growth begin to decelerate due to an increasing supply pipeline, and a record amount of office space under construction with significant deliveries expected by year end. At the same time, companies are taking an active holistic and strategic view of office footprints in a post-pandemic world to meet the expectations of their workforce and business needs.
“Avison Young is a great match for my skill set; its recent expansion of consulting across the Americas and investment in technology and innovation will help drive my ability to use data and analytics to fuel insights for the companies and industries I serve,” said Marko. “The firm’s culture of collaboration, integrated services and client-centric approach are consistent with my own business approach, helping to provide solutions to clients for the issues of today and tomorrow.”
Marko has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate across office tenant representation, buyer broker services, lease/portfolio administration, project management and consulting. He joins Avison Young after eight years at Stiles Realty, where he served as President overseeing the leasing and sales division. Prior to Stiles, Marko served as First Vice President at CBRE in Ft. Lauderdale in the firm’s global corporate services and office tenant advisory services groups. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University.
CBRE announced that industry veteran Madelayne Garcia has joined the firm as senior vice president of Advisory and Transaction Services, specializing in office landlord representation across South Florida. Ms. Garcia joins CBRE with more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience.
“We are thrilled to welcome Madelayne to our South Florida team,” said David Bateman, Managing Director at CBRE. “She brings a wealth of experience, and we are confident that her contributions will continue strengthening and expanding our capabilities in landlord representation in our region.”
Ms. Garcia joins CBRE from Stiles Realty, where she was since 2001. Prior to Stiles, Ms. Garcia was the Director of Leasing at The Hogan Group. During her tenure at The Hogan Group, she represented Royal Palm at SouthPointe, a joint venture between The Hogan Group and Credit Suisse First Boston.
Ms. Garcia has won several awards throughout her career, including CoStar Power Broker Award from 2006 to 2019, the Florida Real Estate Journal’s Top Woman in Commercial Real Estate Award, Daily Business Review’s “Top Dealmaker of the Year – Leasing”, among others.
00adminhttps://dev.sfoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SFOBA-logo-sharpened-transparent.pngadmin2020-09-13 22:40:482020-09-13 22:40:48Office Leasing Veterans Join New Firms
Stiles Senior Vice President Norm Adams overcame the challenges of leasing in a COVID-19 world, utilizing technology and a wealth of online tools to get a new tenant signed despite the tenant never seeing the space in person.
Through a series of livestream video conferences, virtual tours and presentations, and electronic brochures, Adams and Senior Associate Sheila Roux conducted the showings and negotiations to attract TruCapital Partners FL, Inc. into a three-year sublease for 4,176 square feet at Broward Financial Center in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
TruCapital Partners FL, Inc. is relocating its corporate headquarters from Manhattan to Fort Lauderdale. Paul Levine of Commercial Space Realty represented the subtenant.
“In this new environment, we used technology to find new ways to show space and process transactions,” Adams said. “This lease was completely negotiated and inked before the tenant ever stepped foot in the space. The new tenant got a close look at everything from the layout of furniture to IT racks and connections so phones and computers could be ordered before arriving in Fort Lauderdale.”
Roux added, “We walked the entire space on FaceTime focusing on areas of importance to the tenant. Appropriately, as the space itself is a high-tech, plug-and-play office formerly occupied as prior HQ for JetSmarter, a private aviation software company.”
Stiles is a 69-year-old, full service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale.
00adminhttps://dev.sfoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SFOBA-logo-sharpened-transparent.pngadmin2020-09-07 23:14:292020-09-07 23:14:29Stiles’ Norm Adams Represents First ‘Virtual’ Lease Transaction To Relocate Tenant HQ From NYC To Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Since the first case of COVID-19 struck Florida on March 1, the Butters Realty & Management office brokerage team of Darcie Lunsford, Caroline Fleischer, Molly McDonough and Sky Butters have executed more than 170,000 square feet of office transactions. In all, the Butters team generated $32.4 million in aggregate transaction value for internal and third-party assets and clients since the pandemic’s onset.
The transactions span nearly two dozen leases to representation of medical financier Bankers Healthcare Group in its acquisition of a 130,000-square-foot corporate headquarters at 3700 Lakeside Drive in Miramar in an off-market deal.
“As soon as the shelter-in-place order was lifted, our team was back in the office that day,” said Lunsford, director of office leasing at Butters. “We saw a wave of up pent-up demand coming out of the shutdown as leases expired and smaller entrepreneurial companies emerged looking to seize potential deals in the market.”
While many large corporate occupiers have remained reticent to make real estate decisions, firms of less than 5,000 square feet have still been active, Lunsford noted.
“Generally, we are seeing companies with counter-cyclical models, insurance, law, technology or financial service providers and other essential administrative hubs that have not been as drastically impacted by the pandemic-induced recession,” Lunsford said.
“In a tough economic situation like this, you can’t wait for the market to come to you, you have to go to the market,” said Fleischer, director of occupier services for Butters. “There are tenants out there that have a need and a want, but you have to be dogged.”
During the pandemic, Butters also increased occupancy several percentage points to 97 percent within its own four-building Boca Raton office portfolio.
“I think the key factor to our effectiveness in closing a high volume of transactions in the face of this unprecedented crisis is that we are highly focused,” said Malcolm Butters, president of Butters. “We have very strong local relationships and we are able to execute.”
Among the more notable office lease transactions:
• Bohler Engineering leased 4,910 square feet at 1900 NW Corporate Boulevard in Boca Raton
• Medigap Life leased 3,577 square feet at 1900 NW Corporate Boulevard in Boca Raton
• Trust Hills Co. leases 3,680 square feet at 851 Broken Sound Parkway in Boca Raton
00adminhttps://dev.sfoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SFOBA-logo-sharpened-transparent.pngadmin2020-08-31 03:35:532020-08-31 03:35:53Butters Office Team Closes 171,000 Square Feet of Sales, Leases Since Pandemic Onset
Fifteen Group Capital wants to build a mixed-use project next to a Plantation office building.
The city’s Review Committee will consider development plans for the 13.7-acre site at 8601 W. Sunrise Blvd. the afternoon of Aug. 25. It currently has a 130,549-square-foot office building that was constructed in 1986. AT&T is the main tenant.
The property was acquired for $12 million in 2018 by 8601 West Sunrise Owner LLC, an affiliate of Miami-based Fifteen Group.
The developer is seeking site plan approval for 442 residential units in three buildings totaling 444,168 square feet, 150,000 square feet of offices, and a 2,500-square-foot retail building, which would likely be a drive-thru fast-food restaurant. The project would have 1,326 parking spaces, including a 238,739-square-foot garage.
Attorney C. William Laystrom Jr., who represents Fifteen Group in the application, couldn’t be reached for comment.
“The proposed residential development will complement commercial uses in the area, being that residents of the proposed community will likely shop at businesses located within the nearby commercial plazas such as Jacaranda Square and Jacaranda Plaza, and many other proximate businesses,” the developer stated in the application.
There’s been a recent trend of developing multifamily and restaurants in South Florida office parks to allow people to live where they work.
00adminhttps://dev.sfoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SFOBA-logo-sharpened-transparent.pngadmin2020-08-25 22:45:262020-08-25 22:45:26Fifteen Group Proposes Mixed-Use Project On Plantation Office Site
Greenspoon Marder Inks 62,000-SF Office Lease In Fort Lauderdale
/in Done Deals, News/by adminBanyan Street Capital and its joint venture partner, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, have secured a 61,994-square-foot office lease renewal and restructure with tenant Greenspoon Marder, a national business law firm.
The firm will occupy space at 200 East Broward in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
The 21-story, 227,158-square-foot office tower sits at the corner of East Broward Boulevard and Third Avenue near a number of retail and restaurant offerings on Las Olas Boulevard. The recently updated office property offers modern amenities, including newly renovated corridors and restrooms, a conference center and on-site cafe as well as views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding downtown skyline.
Jonathan Kingsley, Jarred Goodstein and Ilyssa Ettelman of Colliers International represented the landlords in the transaction. Thomas Capocefalo of Savills represented Greenspoon Marder in the lease.
Blanca CRE Selected As Exclusive Leasing Agent For The Main Las Olas
/in News/by adminBlanca Commercial Real Estate has been selected as the exclusive leasing agent for The Main Las Olas, located at 201 E. Las Olas, in downtown Ft. Lauderdale.
Spanning a full city block and slated to deliver in November 2020, the project redefines the city’s epicenter with 1.4 million SF of mixed-use office, residential and retail space that stands alone across South Florida as nothing short of revolutionary. Combining a dramatic and stunning 25-story all-glass design by nationally acclaimed architecture firm Cooper Cary with world-class leading amenities, The Main Las Olas offers nearly 370,000 SF of office space with expansive 12-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for maximum light, volume, and transparency. Connected to a luxury apartment tower with a Publix GreenWise grocer on the ground floor, the office tower’s outdoor and indoor amenity spaces, conference centers and fitness center rival even the most cutting-edge office spaces found across the region.
The Main Las Olas offers a compelling range of amenities totaling 11,012 SF for its prospective tenants. They include a full-fledged fitness center, office lounges and conference centers, all found on a beautifully appointed 3,303 SF amenity deck and wraparound “Sky Deck” that features panoramic views of Las Olas.
LEED Gold-certified and with a focus on environmental consciousness and the wellness of its occupants, tenants at The Main Las Olas will also enjoy energy efficient, touchless fixtures, electric vehicle charging stations, and a state-of-the-art ionized air filtration system that helps eliminate airborne virus, allergens, and mold particles. The building is inspired by the vibrant culture and energy found in the Las Olas neighborhood and is proximate to the Brightline Ft. Lauderdale Station, which allows it to easily connect with Miami-Dade and Palm Beach, offering tenants the ability to attract and retain top talent from all three counties.
Tenants at The Main Las Olas include the law firms of Akerman and Berger Singerman and holding company BBX Capital.
The Blanca leasing team at The Main Las Olas includes Vice Chairman Danet Linares, Associate Sky Jones with strategic leadership from Tere Blanca.
Office Leasing Veterans Join New Firms
/in News/by adminPike Rowley, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the firm’s operations in Florida, announced the appointment of Paul Marko as Avison Young Principal.
Marko will be focused on serving and advising office occupiers in South Florida.
This year, the South Florida office market has seen overall rent growth begin to decelerate due to an increasing supply pipeline, and a record amount of office space under construction with significant deliveries expected by year end. At the same time, companies are taking an active holistic and strategic view of office footprints in a post-pandemic world to meet the expectations of their workforce and business needs.
Marko has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate across office tenant representation, buyer broker services, lease/portfolio administration, project management and consulting. He joins Avison Young after eight years at Stiles Realty, where he served as President overseeing the leasing and sales division. Prior to Stiles, Marko served as First Vice President at CBRE in Ft. Lauderdale in the firm’s global corporate services and office tenant advisory services groups. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University.
CBRE announced that industry veteran Madelayne Garcia has joined the firm as senior vice president of Advisory and Transaction Services, specializing in office landlord representation across South Florida. Ms. Garcia joins CBRE with more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience.
Ms. Garcia joins CBRE from Stiles Realty, where she was since 2001. Prior to Stiles, Ms. Garcia was the Director of Leasing at The Hogan Group. During her tenure at The Hogan Group, she represented Royal Palm at SouthPointe, a joint venture between The Hogan Group and Credit Suisse First Boston.
Ms. Garcia has won several awards throughout her career, including CoStar Power Broker Award from 2006 to 2019, the Florida Real Estate Journal’s Top Woman in Commercial Real Estate Award, Daily Business Review’s “Top Dealmaker of the Year – Leasing”, among others.
Stiles’ Norm Adams Represents First ‘Virtual’ Lease Transaction To Relocate Tenant HQ From NYC To Downtown Fort Lauderdale
/in Done Deals, News, Trends/by adminStiles Senior Vice President Norm Adams overcame the challenges of leasing in a COVID-19 world, utilizing technology and a wealth of online tools to get a new tenant signed despite the tenant never seeing the space in person.
Through a series of livestream video conferences, virtual tours and presentations, and electronic brochures, Adams and Senior Associate Sheila Roux conducted the showings and negotiations to attract TruCapital Partners FL, Inc. into a three-year sublease for 4,176 square feet at Broward Financial Center in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
TruCapital Partners FL, Inc. is relocating its corporate headquarters from Manhattan to Fort Lauderdale. Paul Levine of Commercial Space Realty represented the subtenant.
Stiles is a 69-year-old, full service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale.
Butters Office Team Closes 171,000 Square Feet of Sales, Leases Since Pandemic Onset
/in Done Deals, News/by adminSince the first case of COVID-19 struck Florida on March 1, the Butters Realty & Management office brokerage team of Darcie Lunsford, Caroline Fleischer, Molly McDonough and Sky Butters have executed more than 170,000 square feet of office transactions. In all, the Butters team generated $32.4 million in aggregate transaction value for internal and third-party assets and clients since the pandemic’s onset.
The transactions span nearly two dozen leases to representation of medical financier Bankers Healthcare Group in its acquisition of a 130,000-square-foot corporate headquarters at 3700 Lakeside Drive in Miramar in an off-market deal.
While many large corporate occupiers have remained reticent to make real estate decisions, firms of less than 5,000 square feet have still been active, Lunsford noted.
During the pandemic, Butters also increased occupancy several percentage points to 97 percent within its own four-building Boca Raton office portfolio.
Among the more notable office lease transactions:
• Bohler Engineering leased 4,910 square feet at 1900 NW Corporate Boulevard in Boca Raton
• Medigap Life leased 3,577 square feet at 1900 NW Corporate Boulevard in Boca Raton
• Trust Hills Co. leases 3,680 square feet at 851 Broken Sound Parkway in Boca Raton
Fifteen Group Proposes Mixed-Use Project On Plantation Office Site
/in News/by adminFifteen Group Capital wants to build a mixed-use project next to a Plantation office building.
The city’s Review Committee will consider development plans for the 13.7-acre site at 8601 W. Sunrise Blvd. the afternoon of Aug. 25. It currently has a 130,549-square-foot office building that was constructed in 1986. AT&T is the main tenant.
The property was acquired for $12 million in 2018 by 8601 West Sunrise Owner LLC, an affiliate of Miami-based Fifteen Group.
The developer is seeking site plan approval for 442 residential units in three buildings totaling 444,168 square feet, 150,000 square feet of offices, and a 2,500-square-foot retail building, which would likely be a drive-thru fast-food restaurant. The project would have 1,326 parking spaces, including a 238,739-square-foot garage.
Attorney C. William Laystrom Jr., who represents Fifteen Group in the application, couldn’t be reached for comment.
There’s been a recent trend of developing multifamily and restaurants in South Florida office parks to allow people to live where they work.
Source: SFBJ