Gatsby Florida Partners With Hedrick Brothers Construction For 220,000 SF Class A Office

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Gatsby Florida has officially selected Hedrick Brothers Construction as the general contractor for The Modern at Palm Beach Gardens.

This milestone partnership sets the stage for a mid-year groundbreaking of the 220,000 square foot Class A Office located at 11200 RCA Center Drive in Palm Beach Gardens.

“The Modern is a sophisticated project that requires a partner with an impeccable track record,” said Babak “Bobby” Ebrahimzadeh, President and CEO of Gatsby Florida. “Hedrick Brothers represents the gold standard for construction in South Florida, and their involvement ensures this tower will be the premier workspace in the region.”

Strategically located in Palm Beach Gardens, the 8-story Class AA tower is designed to capitalize on the heavy influx of financial, legal, and Fortune 500 institutions migrating from high-tax environments. Active pre-leasing has officially begun, with the development team aggressively seeking high-profile Fortune 500 companies to join an elite roster of tenants. The project features 25,000-square-foot floorplates, a 10,000-square-foot fine-dining restaurant, and an exclusive tenant-only rooftop patio. To ensure a seamless “live, work, play” experience, the building will also house a state-of-the-art fitness center, conference/media center, a 6-level parking garage with ample EV charging, and full-building generator backup. There will also be 7,000 square feet of quick-serve restaurants and service users on street level of the garage.

“Projects like The Modern represent the kind of thoughtful development that continues to elevate Palm Beach County’s business community,” said Dale Hedrick, Founder and CEO of Hedrick Brothers Construction. “We value the trust Gatsby Florida has placed in our team and look forward to delivering a project that reflects both their vision and the standards our company is known for.”

The Modern joins Gatsby’s distinguished portfolio, which includes the 100% leased DiVosta Towers, currently home to financial giants like J.P. Morgan and Stifel. As the area sees massive residential growth with 1,000 new apartments opening nearby, The Modern stands poised to become the new epicenter of corporate excellence in South Florida.

CBRE Tapped To Lease Newly Renovated Downtown Fort Lauderdale Office Tower

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CBRE has been selected by AGS Properties Corporation to lease Broward Financial Centre, a premier 325,486-square-foot Class A office tower in downtown Fort Lauderdale with unobstructed ocean views. The announcement follows the completion of a series of major renovations that enhance the property for today’s workplace needs.

The comprehensive renovations include a redesigned interior lobby, new common areas, a state-of-the-art conference center featuring upscale seating, along with a tenant lounge containing multiple TVs and a fully equipped kitchen, providing tenants with a versatile and sophisticated space for meetings and events.

CBRE’s John Criddle, Joe Freitas and Max Pawk will serve as exclusive leasing agents for Broward Financial Centre.

“Broward Financial Centre is a standout office building, and we are incredibly excited to partner with AGS Properties Corporation to bring its exceptional offerings to the market,” said Freitas, Senior Vice President at CBRE. “The recent renovations and the continued development of move-in-ready suites create a truly compelling environment for businesses seeking top-tier office space in the vibrant downtown Fort Lauderdale area. We’re confident that these enhancements will attract a diverse range of tenants.”

 

“We at AGS Properties Corporation are truly excited about having one of the most recognizable and prolific leasing teams in South Florida handling the leasing aspects of what we believe to be one of the best-in-class office assets in downtown Fort Lauderdale,” said Alvaro da Silva, President of AGS Properties Corporation. “The energy, professionalism, and commitment John, Joe, and Max provide to the tasks they are assigned assures us we will obtain incredible results by bringing top-notch tenants to our property.”

Located at 500 East Broward Blvd., the 24-story office building features a variety of on-site amenities, including a banking branch, conference center, fitness center, Morton’s Steakhouse, ample parking and panoramic views of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Broward Financial Centre is home to a diverse tenant roster, including law firms, financial services companies and other professional users. Available space opportunities range from small boutique offices to full floors.

Broward Financial Centre provides strategic access to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the Brightline high-speed rail service and premier dining, shopping and entertainment options along Las Olas Boulevard.

Meridian Center Of Boca Raton Achieves 95% Occupancy

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Meridian Center of Boca Raton, a premier two-building, 52,000-square-foot office campus located at 6501 and 6531 Park of Commerce Blvd. within the prestigious Park at Broken Sound business park, has reached 95% occupancy, according to Reese Stigliano, President of Stigliano Commercial Real Estate.

In the latest lease transaction, Barentz North America, LLC has renewed their lease for 14,408 square feet. Barentz is a global specialty ingredients distributor and solutions provider. Barentz serves customers across multiple industries including Human & Animal Nutrition, Personal Care, Plastics, Household Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning, Pharmaceuticals, and Specialty Intermediates.

Stigliano represented the landlord in this transaction.

“The strong leasing activity at Meridian Center is a testament to the quality of ownership, professional property management, and the site’s exceptional accessibility,” said Stigliano. “Tenants benefit from unmatched connectivity to I-95, Tri-Rail, Brightline, Boca Raton Executive Airport, Palm Beach International Airport, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.”

Reese Stigliano, President of Stigliano Commercial Real Estate, is a seasoned veteran of the South Florida commercial real estate market, bringing over 40 years of experience to the industry. He specializes in office leasing, investment sales, and land transactions, and also serves as a registered governmental lobbyist. In this role, he advises clients on zoning, land use, and site plan approvals, providing strategic guidance through complex regulatory environments.

Cushman & Wakefield Represents Denholtz In $34.5 Million Office Sale

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Cushman & Wakefield represented Denholtz Deerfield LLC in the $34.5 million sale of Deerfield Corporate Park Buildings 1 and 6, two single-story office buildings located in Deerfield Beach.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Scott O’Donnell, Greg Miller, Mike Ciadella and Miguel Alcivar represented the seller in the transaction, with the assets acquired by a private capital investment group.

Located at 602–668 and 776–858 S. Military Trail within the larger Deerfield Corporate Park, the two buildings total 157,510 square feet and are 87.6% leased to 26 tenants, many of whom have maintained long-term occupancy at the property for more than a decade. The campus spans 12.9 acres and was originally built in 1985, with a full renovation completed in 2017. Designed to accommodate office and office-service users, the property is more than 90% built out as office and is strategically positioned just west of the Interstate 95 and SW 10th Street interchange, offering strong regional connectivity.

Within the Deerfield Beach submarket, the single-story office market remains exceptionally tight, with an estimated 1.5% vacancy rate, underscoring the scarcity of comparable space and limited competitive supply.

“This premier location offers significant logistical advantages through direct access to South Florida’s key highway systems, particularly Interstate 95, while also benefiting from proximity to affluent residential communities such as Boca Raton, Parkland and eastern oceanfront neighborhoods that are home to many influential business decision-makers and executives,” said O’Donnell, Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield.

 

“With the submarket’s low vacancy for single-story office and office-service product and no new construction on the horizon, Deerfield Corporate Park Buildings 1 and 6 present compelling upside through multiple value-add strategies, including mark-to-market rent growth and the potential conversion of existing office suites to more flex-oriented office-service space,” added Miller, Cushman & Wakefield Director.

 

IPA Brokers Office Asset Sale In Palm Beach County

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Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) announced the sale of the PGA Design Center, a 43,878-square-foot professional building located within PGA Station, a mixed-use development in Palm Beach Gardens.

The property sold for $15.5 million.

“Located in one of South Florida’s most affluent and supply-constrained markets, the property benefits from long-term tenancy, strong lease commitments, and the demand drivers of a master-planned environment that integrates office, medical, retail and hospitality,” said Douglas Mandel, IPA executive managing director investments.

Mandel, along with Zach Levine and Cody Hershey of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, PGA Design Partners LP, with support from the Falk Weprin team at Colliers. The Marcus & Millichap team, in collaboration with Colliers executive vice president Scott Weprin, sourced the purchaser, LRP Properties 3901 LLC.

The property is just off RCA Boulevard, close to PGA Boulevard, and Interstate 95. The Gardens Mall, Downtown at the Gardens, and the PGA National Resort and Spa are nearby.

Within a three-mile radius, the population is over 79,000 and the annual median income is more than $439,000.

Built in 2006, the PGA Design Center’s tenants are New Radiance Cosmetic Centers, Score At The Top Learning Centers and Schools, and Outside the Box Coastal Home Furnishings. At the time of the sale, the center was 100% occupied.

Pembroke Pines Office Property Trades, More Than Triples In Value

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An office property in western Broward County recently sold, reflecting continued investment activity in the region’s commercial real estate market.

The Edison Pembroke Pines, located at 1200-1300 Southwest 145th Avenue, sold for $44.5 million. Spanning nearly 263,000 square feet, the transaction equates to approximately $170 per square foot.

The seller was Pembroke 145 Office LLC, an affiliate of TPA Group, which originally acquired the property in 2017 for $12.2 million.

The buyer was an LLC tied to Midtown Capital Partners. The acquisition underscores ongoing interest from local capital groups seeking scale and long-term positioning within the South Florida office market.

In April 2025, Comcast settled into a 28,890-square-foot space at the property, vacating 63,850 square feet at 789 International Parkway in Sunrise.

Despite broader shifts in office demand nationwide, transactions of this size suggest that investors continue to pursue well-located, institutional-quality office properties in the region.

Source:  The Real Deal