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Florida People & Companies, September 12, 2025
- Lotte Plaza Market opened its newest location in Jacksonville. This marks the company’s third Florida store and its 17th location nationwide. Located in Arlington’s Regency area at 9355 Atlantic Blvd, the new store spans more than 45,000 square feet. The market offers an extensive selection of Asian groceries, fresh produce, specialty-cut meats (including over 50 varieties of marinated meats), seafood, pantry staples, housewares, and international specialty items.
- Avison Young has hired Julie Palmer-Nicholson as Principal and Director of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) for the Florida market. Palmer-Nicholson will be responsible for the strategic direction of the REMS platform including enhancing the property management teams’ performance by leveraging Avison Young’s technology services and implementing best practices in operational and tenant services to deliver tailored solutions for clients.
- Related Ross today appointed Adam McPherson as Senior Vice President, Residential Sales. McPherson will play a key leadership role in residential sales across Related Ross’s growing portfolio. A lifelong South Florida resident, he brings both deep market knowledge and a personal connection to the region. His achievements have earned him industry recognition, including Douglas Elliman’s Pinnacle Awards, which honor the top 3% of agents company-wide.
- Brook Farm Group closed on construction financing for The Sinclair at Ellenton, a 217-unit, Class A garden-style multifamily development situated on a ±14-acre site along the border of Ellenton and Parrish, Florida, within the Sarasota MSA. First Horizon Bank will be the construction lender and Fundrise will provide a preferred equity investment. The community will offer a saltwater pool with cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center with yoga and private workout rooms.
- Astor started construction of Havana Enclave, a 179-unit project on 1.17 acres in the city’s Little Havana neighborhood. Astor secured a $36 million construction loan from Ocean Bank for Havana Enclave, and construction is underway at the 315 NW 27th Ave. property. Completion is expected at the beginning of 2027.
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