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JLL Adds Trio Of Veteran Office Brokers To South Florida Team

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JLL announced that veteran office brokers Greg Martin and Justin Cope have joined the firm’s South Florida office brokerage team as Senior Managing Directors, along with Lisa Blumer as Senior Vice President. The established trio from Avison Young further strengthens JLL’s office agency leasing team across Broward and Palm Beach counties and reflects the firm’s continued investment in bolstering its brokerage team with deep local market knowledge and client relationships.

Martin, Cope and Blumer bring extensive experience advising institutional and private landlords throughout South Florida. Together, they have represented a diverse portfolio of office properties across Broward and Palm Beach counties, with experience spanning landlord representation, office leasing, tenant representation and building sales.

“South Florida is still one of the most active and competitive office markets in the country, especially across Broward and Palm Beach, where you’re seeing steady leasing activity and a real flight to quality,” said Dan McGowan, Executive Managing Director and South Florida Broker Lead at JLL. “Greg, Justin and Lisa have spent years in these markets, know the inventory inside and out, and just as importantly have built strong, lasting relationships with owners and tenants. Bringing in a team that already works so well together allows us to hit the ground running and continue delivering for our clients across the region.”

Martin brings 30 years of commercial real estate experience and has specialized in the leasing of Class A and B office properties throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties. Prior to joining JLL, he was a founding partner of Avison Young’s Florida operation and helped grow the firm’s presence across the state. Earlier in his career, he held roles with Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE and Flagler Real Estate Services. Martin has been recognized as South Florida NAIOP Broker of the Year and previously served as president of NAIOP’s South Florida chapter. Martin graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business.

Since 2006, Cope has worked in South Florida commercial real estate specializing in landlord representation and the leasing of Class A office properties. Prior to joining JLL, he served as a Principal at Avison Young. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Leasing Representative with Duke Realty Corporation, where he was responsible for generating new leases and renewals across more than three million square feet of office, industrial and retail properties in South Florida. He also previously worked at Cushman & Wakefield. Cope graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Logistics / Supply Chain Management and holds the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Designation (SIOR) designation.

Blumer specializes in agency office leasing and provides strategic real estate advisory services to institutional and private landlords across Broward and Palm Beach counties. She began her commercial real estate career in 2015 in Tampa before relocating to South Florida. Blumer holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Bachelor of Science in sociology from Florida State University.

JLL Arranges New 19,330 SF Office Lease In Broward County

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JLL has arranged a new, 19,330-square-foot office lease on behalf of Brasfield & Gorrie at Weston Pointe I in Weston, located at 2400 N Commerce Parkway. Brasfield & Gorrie is a leading provider of general contracting, design-build and construction management services across a wide range of markets. The relocation allows the general contractor to continue growing its South Florida presence. Its other Florida offices are in Jacksonville and Orlando.

JLL Executive Vice President Ryan Levy represented Brasfield & Gorrie in the negotiations. Cushman & Wakefield’s Chase Kulp and Deanna Lobinsky represented the landlord.

“Brasfield & Gorrie required additional office space to accommodate their rapid growth, and Weston offered the strategic location and connectivity to give the team immediate access to job sites and ability to recruiting and retain top talent,” said Levy. “This transaction reflects the continued demand we’re seeing from established companies for well-located, high-quality office space that supports both their employees and their operations.”

Brasfield & Gorrie has maintained a presence in the South Florida market since the early 1980s, with work spanning a range of project types, including commercial, multifamily, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, and industrial. Its work includes Nicklaus Children’s Griffin Surgical Tower, U.S. Courthouse Fort Lauderdale, Carnival Cruise Line Corporate Headquarters Campus, Chick-fil-A Supply Fort Lauderdale Distribution Center and Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center – Mount Sinai, Miami Beach. The company’s relocation comes as businesses continue to evaluate their office needs and seek space that can support growth and provide convenient access to employees, clients and projects throughout the region.

Weston Pointe I is a four-story Class A office tower located within Weston’s commercial corridor, providing convenient access to major transportation routes and surrounding South Florida markets.

The transaction comes amid a South Florida office market that continues to show signs of stabilization. According to JLL’s latest office report for Broward County, office vacancy in the market held steady at 16.4% in the second quarter of 2026, while absorption was flat following a slower start to the year. At the same time, average direct asking rents increased 5.8% year-over-year to $49.84 per square foot, the report stated, with Class A asking rents reaching $52.49 per square foot.

JLL Arranges 20,000 SF Of New Leases At Boca Raton Office Tower

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JLL announced the completion of four new office leases at Peninsula Plaza located on North Federal Highway in East Boca Raton.

Situated at 2424 North Federal Highway, the four-story, 163,640-square-foot trophy office property will welcome the relocating tenants from other parts of the market, ranging in size from approximately 2,000 to over 6,400 square feet.

JLL Executive Vice President Brady Titcomb represented the building’s ownership, CDS Realty Investments, LLC, whose dedication to enhancing the tenant experience has helped drive demand and propel significant leasing activity.

“Peninsula Plaza continues to attract top-tier tenants because it delivers what today’s companies value most including modern amenities, tenant-ready spec suites, efficient space configurations, and a highly desirable location,” said Titcomb. “The building’s sun-drenched atrium, upgraded common areas, modern conference and fitness facilities, coupled with unique suite features like Intracoastal views and private terraces, have made the property one of the most desirable options in the market. These latest leases underscore the strength of tenant demand in Palm Beach County and the appeal of thoughtfully designed, well-maintained office environments.”

Among the new additions to Peninsula Plaza’s distinguished roster of tenants are:

  • Poliakoff Backer, a South Florida-based law firm providing quality customized representation for community associations of all sizes, will be taking 5,431 square feet of space on the fourth floor. Poliakoff Backer was represented by CBRE’s John Jaspert.

 

  • Family First Life, a nationally licensed insurance marketing organization (IMO) and brokerage, will occupy 6,460 square feet on the second floor. Family First Life was represented by George Casey of Total Real Estate Consultants, Inc.

 

  • Echelon Financial, LLC, an independent Austin-based registered investment advisory firm, will be taking 5,388 square feet on the third floor. Echelon Financial LLC was represented by Jason Stagman of Stagman Commercial Real Estate Advisors.

 

  • A local boutique insurance brokerage specializing in group health insurance, working with small and large group organizations, will occupy 1,931 square feet on the fourth floor. Silvana Benitez with LRM Commercial Real Estate Advisors represented the insurance brokerage.

Ideally situated between Yamato Road and Glades Road, Peninsula Plaza offers immediate access to Interstate 95 and is just minutes from Mizner Park, Boca Town Center, and Boca Executive Airport. The location provides abundant conveniences, with a wide selection of nearby dining options, including Chipotle, Subway, Blaze Pizza, and others, as well as multiple banking institutions along Federal Highway.

The property also backs up to an expansive jogging path with scenic water views, and select suites offer their own Intracoastal vistas and private terraces. Remaining spaces available range from 2,000 square feet to more than 11,500 square feet, providing flexible options for tenants of all sizes.

According to JLL’s latest office insight report for Palm Beach County, the office market posted one of its strongest quarters in years, with absorption turning positive across both North and South County and vacancy declining market-wide. Leasing activity surged to roughly 900,000 square feet while new deliveries saw rapid uptake, underscoring sustained demand for high-quality space, the report shows. Nearly 1.2 million square feet remains under construction, all concentrated in Downtown, yet robust tenant interest continues to support tightening fundamentals.

JLL Arranges Five Office Leases Totaling 34,000 SF At Presidential Circle In Hollywood

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JLL announced the completion of several new leases, including relocations, extensions, expansions and renewals at Presidential Circle in Hollywood that drive total occupancy at the two-tower, Class A office complex to 88 percent.

Situated at 4000 Hollywood Blvd., the 281,625-square-foot office building has executed leases with new and existing tenants from financial services firms to medical office users ranging in size from approximately 2,963 to over 16,000 square feet.

JLL Executive Vice President Brady Titcomb represented the building’s ownership group, CDS Realty Investments, LLC.

“As top-tier office space in markets like Miami and West Palm Beach become scarce and more expensive, Hollywood is increasingly becoming the location of choice for companies looking for quality office space at a much more competitive price in South Florida,” said Titcomb. “An iconic property like Presidential Circle is perfectly situated for businesses across all industries looking to take advantage of its strategic location between both major interstates and within close proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the world’s second busiest cruise port and the nation’s fifth largest healthcare system.”

Among the new additions to Presidential Cricle’s distinguished roster of office tenants are:

  • Relocating from Downtown Miami, Air Charter Service, the world’s largest aviation brokerage, offering helicopters, private jets and executive airliner charters, as well as a huge range of small specialist aircraft for all business needs, signed a new lease for 5,425 square feet of space in the North Tower. Air Charter Service was represented by Tyler de la Peña of Colliers. (Tyler has recently joined JLL as Senior Vice President.)
  • AR Capital Group, a financial services company founded in 2014 with a mission to provide innovative solutions to clients’ commercial finance needs, will be relocating from another location in Hollywood and occupy 4,929 square feet in the North Tower.
  • Starlims, which delivers globally recognized laboratory information management systems and informatics solutions for cutting-edge labs, has renewed its lease and taken 10,385 square feet of space in the South Tower. Starlims was represented by CBRE’s Keith Edelman and Scott Goldstein.
  • Hazen and Sawyer, a firm that provides environmental engineering services to clients in the areas of water quality and supply, completed a 16,312-square-foot office lease renewal. The tenant was represented by Curtis Dean of CD Commercial Real Estate Services.
  • DermCare, a specialized practice management company designed for and by seasoned dermatology professionals, has renewed its 9,937-square-foot lease early for its corporate headquarters location. The full-service practice management company was represented by Tony Jones with Cushman & Wakefield.
  • For more than 70 years, NPC Financial has been helping individuals, families, and businesses make well informed decisions regarding their finances. The South Florida-based financial planner, represented by JLL Executive Managing Director Steven Hurwitz, extended its lease for 2,963 square feet of space in the North Tower.

“As the property’s ownership, we remain committed to continuing to reinvest in enhancing the office building to provide a best-in-class experience on a consistent basis for all of the esteemed companies that are tenants in our property,” added Eric Levy, Vice President of CDS Realty Investments, LLC. “The recent leasing success and number of renewals executed by the JLL team underscore tenants’ commitment to having their business address at Presidential Circle.”

Centrally located directly on one of Hollywood’s most traveled boulevards, Presidential Circle offers convenient access to Interstate 95 and Florida’s Turnpike. While the seven-story property features many on-site amenities including a café and banking center, additional restaurants and banking options are within walking distance including Jimmy Johns, Picadilly, Sub City, Wendy’s, Capones Italian, Il Posto, Sebastianos, and many more. ​Additional nearby retail options including shipping and office service stores include Target, CVS, Publix, Walmart, FedEx Office and UPS Store. Presidential Circle features a 24/7 lobby attendant and security, on-site property management and spacious conference facilities, in addition to a 4 to 1,000-square-foot parking ratio with covered options. Tenant-ready suites are also available for lease.

According to JLL’s latest office insight report for Broward County, development remains limited in Fort Lauderdale, with only T3 FAT Village East and West under construction. The office market exhibited a somewhat sluggish start to the year, however, rents continued their upward trajectory settling at $46.88 per square foot full service, marking an impressive 17.3% increase year-over-year.

 

JLL Bolsters South Florida Presence With Key Brokerage Hires

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JLL announced the addition of two key broker hires, Sean Black as Senior Managing Director and Tyler de la Peña as Senior Vice President, further bolstering its office tenant representation team in South Florida.

The two experienced real estate professionals will join JLL’s leading tenant representation services team serving clients across the South Florida region.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sean and Tyler to our South Florida brokerage team. Sean’s leadership and extensive track record in tenant representation, combined with Tyler’s deep understanding of the South Florida market, will further enhance our tenant representation expertise and service offerings,” said Dan McGowan, JLL Executive Managing Director and Broker Lead for South Florida. “Their institutional knowledge, established networks and extensive experience will help us accelerate our growth, while supporting our dynamic client roster as the South Florida market continues to experience robust business growth.”

In this new role, Black will focus on office tenant representation and portfolio client work. He is a seasoned industry leader who most recently served as Co-Founder and CEO of BLACKre. Prior to that, he was a part of JLL’s New York team for six years from 2009 to 2015. He also previously held senior positions at WeWork and Cushman & Wakefield, advising numerous portfolio clients. With a unique background as a former Olympic boxer, Black brings an unmatched level of determination and strength to his work advocating for clients. Relocating to Miami from New York City, his wealth of experience will be a key asset as JLL continues to grow its South Florida presence and expand its Integrated Portfolio Services (IPS) business.

As a South Florida native, de la Peña possesses an in-depth understanding of the region’s dynamic office market and a successful track record representing the needs of local, regional and national office tenants across South Florida. De la Peña’s previous roles include nearly six years working at Colliers International focusing on office occupier advisory services and three years as an office occupier advisor at CBRE. His client relationship skills and market knowledge make him an ideal fit for JLL, and his addition further strengthens the firm’s ability to serve its diverse portfolio of clients across the tri-county region.

Previously, JLL announced the addition of Ryan Levy as Executive Vice President with the company’s tenant representation team in South Florida. Levy is focused on servicing local, regional and national office users across various industries. Just two months later, JLL now welcomes the addition of Black and de la Peña, further strengthening the firm’s presence in South Florida. Their diverse backgrounds, market expertise, and proven track records serving clients will allow JLL to continue meeting the growing demand for tenant representation services in the region. The addition of these three experienced brokers so far this year, further solidifies JLL’s commitment to delivering exceptional client service and innovative real estate solutions.

Black is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in Canada. De la Peña earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee.

 

JLL Arranges Eight Leases Totaling More Than 46,000 SF At Northbridge Centre In WPB

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JLL announced the completion of several new leases, including new-to-market, expansions and renewals, at Northbridge Centre in Downtown West Palm Beach that drive total occupancy in the trophy office complex to 95 percent.

Situated at 515 North Flagler Drive in the city’s urban core, the four story, 294,493-square-foot trophy office property will see new and existing tenants ranging in size from approximately 1,800 to over 13,300 square feet.

JLL Senior Managing Directors Kevin Probel and Kevin McCarthy along with Sales Coordinator Leigh Lingo represented the building’s ownership group, Vanderbilt Office Properties, who recently invested over $18 million into capital improvements, including multi-tenant floor renovations, speculative suite buildouts, elevator and lobby renovations, and exterior upgrades.

“Palm Beach County remains a hotspot for corporate headquarter relocations and expansions due to its growing and highly educated labor force, unmatched quality of life and economic strength,” said JLL’s Probel. “With only a handful of available spaces left, Northbridge Centre remains the premiere choice for companies looking to expand or enter the region and take advantage of the property’s employee friendly amenities and strategic location in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach.”

Among the new additions to Northbridge Centre’s distinguished roster of tenants are:

  •  Duracell Distributing, which offers office administrative and support services, is expanding from 1,955 square feet to occupy 6,113 square feet of space. Duracell Distributing was represented by Mitchell Millowitz at Newmark.
  •  General Services Administration (GSA), an independent agency of the United States government established to help manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies, will occupy 13,135 square feet. GSA was represented by Scott Powell with Public Properties.
  •  Serengeti Asset Management, a New York-based boutique financial firm specializing in investment management services that will be taking 4,119 square feet. Serengeti Asset Management was represented by Connie Thomas with TCRE.
  •  Smart Source LLC, a new-to-market global company that offers print, promotional and digital marketing services and will occupy 4,140 square feet. John Criddle with CBRE represented Smart Source LLC.
  •  Shoreham Capital,a privately-held real estate firm focused on the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of best-in-class real estate properties spanning the East Coast, signed a new lease for 3,455 square feet of space;
  •  Fifth Third Bank, a financial institution offering a range of banking services to individuals and businesses, has renewed its spots on the first and seventh floor for a total of 7,984 square feet. Will Portfolio and Chris Smith with CBRE represented Fifth Third Bank.
  •  Lightview Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, has renewed its 1,825 square feet of space on the fifth floor. Lightview Capital was represented by Jason Sundook and Lesley Sheinberg with NAI Merin Hunter Codman.
  •  DC Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm, has renewed and expanded its lease from 3,150 square feet to now occupy 6,560 square feet. Brad Davis with CBRE represented DC Capital Partners.

Located in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach and the central business district, Northbridge Centre offers convenient access to Palm Beach Island, Interstate 95 & Okeechobee Blvd and is less than a mile away from the first private US passenger rail Brightline station. The trophy office building features panoramic water views of the intercoastal waterway, the Atlantic Ocean, and Clear Lake as well as spectacular views of Palm Beach Island and the West Palm Beach skyline. Additionally, the property offers tenants three on-site dining venues, rooftop amenity deck, full-service banking, executive valet parking with direct building access, a Paul James salon, a fitness center with extensive programming, and a state-of-the-art conference facility.

According to JLL’s latest office insight report for Palm Beach County, flight-to-quality remains an important driver of activity as demonstrated by rents and vacancy rates in Palm Beach’s most exclusive submarket – Palm Beach Island. Overall direct rents reached an impressive $70.69 per square foot, full service (FS) this quarter, representing a staggering 31.3% increase year over year.