Cry Baby Creamery Expands to Third Location in Kendall Within a One-Month Expansion Period

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Miami, FL – 19 February 2026 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce the expansion of Cry Baby Creamery newest retail location in South Kendall located at Cortland Plaza, 12700 SW 122nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33186. Represented by Joe Gallaher, Partner, and Valentina Tawil, this 1,589-square-foot end-cap space marks the company’s second store opening in 2026 with many more soon to come.

Following the success of its original Palmetto Bay flagship—widely recognized as a cult-favorite Miami ice cream destination—Cry Baby Creamery expanded into West Kendall in January (15707 SW 56th Street) and now into South Kendall in February. Founded by award-winning pastry chef Stephanie Diaz, the brand has built a loyal following through its nostalgic, playful identity and bold flavors including Viva Pastelito, Café con Ron, and Pitorro de Coco.

“Opening in Kendall hits a little differently since it’s home for me,” said Diaz, “We can’t wait to be part of the neighborhood and share all the things that make it special with the community I grew up in.”

“Choosing locations that serve specific residential communities rather than only high-tourism or regional destinations was key for our client,” said Gallaher. “The West and South Kendall market continues to attract growing retail concepts seeking long-term positioning in high-demand trade areas and provides Cry Baby with a strong accessibility as the company continues to expand locally.”

This successful collaboration between NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale and Cry Baby Creamery further reinforce the brand’s commitment to growth and expansion across South Florida’s key markets.

“Opening our third location represents an important milestone for us,” said Diaz. “South Kendall is a strong market, and we look forward to building on the momentum we’ve created across Miami-Dade County.”

For more information about Cry Baby Creamery, visit crybabycreamery.com and for information on the commercial real estate services, visit naimia-ftl.com.
About Cry Baby Creamery

Founded in 2021, Cry Baby Creamery & Bakehouse is a Miami-based small-batch ice cream concept known for crafting its products in-house using premium ingredients and locally sourced partnerships. Originally launched in Palmetto Bay, the company continues to expand across Miami-Dade while remaining committed to quality, creativity, and a community-driven experience. To learn more, visit www.crybabycreamery.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Facilitates $4 Million Sale of Plantation Office Buildings

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Miami, FL – 11 February 2026 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale announced the successful $4 million sale of two multi-tenant office buildings located at 7390 and 7500 NW 5th Street in Plantation, Florida.

The transaction involved two office buildings totaling 36,354 square feet situated on a 3-acre property. NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale has provided leasing and property management services for the asset for several years. Thomas Smith, Vice President, and Edward L. Schmidt, CCIM, SIOR, Partner and Co-Chairman at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale, represented the seller in the sale.

“As the property manager for this site, it has been a privilege to represent our long-standing client throughout this transaction,” said Adina Eisenstadt, Property Manager and Associate at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale.

“We understand the nuances of the commercial real estate market and how to align our clients with opportunities that meet their strategic goals,” said Schmidt. “Our continued success across South Florida reflects the strength of our platform, our collaborative network across regions and specialties, and our commitment to delivering value-driven solutions that maximize results for our clients.”

For more details about the team or the leasing, sales and property management services offered by NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale, visit www.naimia-ftl.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Facilitates $1.9 Million Sale of Prime Homestead Development Site

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Miami, FL – January 29, 2026 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale closed a $1.9 million sale of a prime commercial development site located on South Dixie Highway in Homestead, Florida, further reinforcing the firm’s—and Joseph Gallaher’s—established expertise in the Homestead real estate market.

The transaction was led by Joseph Gallaher, Partner, alongside Valentina Tawil & Jeremy Larkin, who represented the seller, Sea Air Holdings, LLC. The buyer, Tajona Investment Corporation, was represented by Ashleen Cruz of Fausto Commercial Realty Consultants, with integral legal counsel provided by Michael P. Schwartz of Muller Lebensburger & Schwartz.

The 2.072-acre site is located just south of Campbell Drive on South Dixie Highway with additional frontage and access from Mowry Drive and NE 6th Avenue. The size and zoning of the property allow for a range of future uses while the location benefits from being along the primary commercial corridor connecting Homestead and Florida City.

“This wasn’t an easy project but thankfully there was a team of dedicated professionals who all worked hard to get this closed,” said Gallaher. “Representing someone who has owned the property for decades makes finding the ‘right’ owner all the more important. Thankfully, Ashleen had an end user who will continue to care for the property the way the seller has for years.”

This closing follows NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale’s May 2025 sale of the adjacent former Pizza Hut parcel, also led by Gallaher, highlighting a consistent pattern of commercial real estate transactions executed along the South Dixie corridor within a compressed timeframe.

“Homestead is a market with proven retail strength which allows for consistent growth,” Gallaher added. “With the water moratorium lifted, new life along Krome and a noticeable uptick in development across all submarkets, we are seeing renewed confidence and new, creative developments throughout Homestead.”
With multiple land dispositions completed in Homestead over the past year, Gallaher has become a key advisor to landowners and developers navigating zoning, infrastructure, wetlands, municipal requirements and market timing in South Miami-Dade.

For more information about the about this transaction, please contact Joseph Gallaher at jgallaher@naimiami.com or visit www.naimia-ftl.com/people/joe-gallaher/.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale and Xfinity collaboration

Xfinity Opens New Store at Village Shops in Miami Gardens — Fourth Location Brokered by NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale with Two More Coming by Year-End

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Miami, Florida – 5 November 2025 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce the opening of Xfinity’s newest retail location at the Village Shops in Miami Gardens, marking the brand’s fourth store opening in the past 12 months.

Represented by Valentina Tawil, Associate, and Joe Gallaher, Partner at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale, the 1,626-square-foot store is located at 19184 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.

“Xfinity’s latest location at The Village Shops is ideally positioned within a Class A retail development,” said Tawil. “With its proximity to Hard Rock Stadium and strong visibility from NW 27th Avenue, the site offers accessibility and exposure for Xfinity’s growing customer base.”

This successful collaboration between NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale and Xfinity further reinforces the brand’s commitment to growth and expansion across South Florida’s key markets.

“We’re thrilled to continue building on Xfinity’s momentum this year,” said Gallaher. “Four stores have already opened, and with two more scheduled for completion in North Miami and Fort Lauderdale before year’s end, 2025 is shaping up to be a record year for the brand’s retail expansion.”

For more information about Xfinity, visit xfinity.com. To learn more about NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale’s retail tenant representation and commercial real estate services, visit naimia-ftl.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Selected as One of Three Real Estate Advisory Firms by City of Homestead

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Miami, FL – 7 October 2025 – NAI Miami Property Management, LLC, a subsidiary of NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale, has been selected as one of three awarded vendors in the City of Homestead’s recent Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for comprehensive commercial and residential real estate services.

The City of Homestead sought qualified firms to provide a wide range of services, including property appraisals, sales and leasing, property management, market analysis, and development and redevelopment strategies. The awarded firms were chosen based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated success in municipal real estate partnerships.

“Our team is honored to be recognized by the City of Homestead,” said Jeff Buell, Partner and Director of Property Management of NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale. “We look forward to applying our experience and hands-on approach to serve the City’s portfolio with the same care and efficiency we bring to every client.”

NAI Miami Property Management’s selection reflects its 25+ years of experience serving South Florida’s real estate market and its strong performance in managing government and agency-owned assets. This year the firm also secured a five-year contract through a similar competitive process with the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA).

“This recognition reinforces the firm’s continued leadership in delivering trusted, full-service real estate solutions to both the public sector and private sector clients,” said Jeremy S. Larkin, CEO and Co-Chairman of NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale.

For more information, visit www.naimia-ftl.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Successfully Completes Fifth Sale in Pinecrest in 12 months

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Miami, FL – 19 August 2025 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale announces the completed sale of 9799 South Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, FL 33156, marking the fifth and final transaction in a series of property sales within the Pinecrest market over the past year.

The property is a one-story, 3,604-square-foot retail freestanding building on a 16,091-square-foot parcel fronting South Dixie Highway, offering strong visibility in a high-traffic corridor. The asset sold for $3,452,000.00.

The seller, 9799 South Dixie, LLC was represented by NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale’s team: Jeremy S. Larkin, Partner | Co-Chairman; Joseph Gallaher, Partner; and Valentina Tawil, Associate. The buyer, Ozar Five Centers, LLC, was represented by Derek Varona of Sea Grove Realty.

“This site has a long-standing presence in the community, originally as a Firestone location and most recently operating as Tire Squad,” said Tawil. “The buyer recognized strong local demand for quality tire and auto services, particularly in the Pinecrest area. Their plan is to rebrand the business and position it as a premium destination, capitalizing on continued absorption and stability in this retail segment.”

This closing follows four prior sales within the same block, which is adjacent to NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale’s headquarters:

“We are pleased to generate these positive results for our client”, stated Larkin. “This last property proved to be challenging because of zoning changes within the Village of Pinecrest. It required extensive discussions with local zoning and planning officials with which we have a well-established relationship to understand how to move the sale forward.”

With this sale, the team has successfully wrapped up its targeted Pinecrest transactions, reinforcing the firm’s market expertise and transaction management capabilities. The team is now actively seeking new opportunities across South Florida.

For more information, visit www.naimia-ftl.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Facilitates $52M Sale of Class A Industrial Property in Hialeah

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Miami, FL – 30 July 2025 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce the successful sale of a premier industrial asset located at 16300 NW 97th Avenue in Hialeah, Florida, for $52 million. The buyer, represented by Gabriel Garcia-Menocal, SIOR, Executive Vice President at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale, purchased the property from East Capital Partners, co-founded by Drew T. Dewitt and David Archibald, and represented by Devin White, Executive Vice President at CBRE.

The 171,178-square-foot property was recently completed and delivered as a modern distribution facility tailored for high-demand logistics and industrial users. Located in one of South Florida’s most competitive industrial submarkets, the asset drew significant interest for its scalability, accessibility, and construction quality.

“This property presented a rare opportunity in a highly sought-after industrial submarket. We’re proud to have delivered a modern facility that meets the needs of today’s top-tier operators,” said Archibald, “We are thankful to Devin from CBRE, our financial partner, VlietCo Enterprises, and lender, FirstBank Florida, for their backing as well as our development team, Miller Construction, Langan Engineering, and Arcadis Architects.”

“East [Capital Partners] selected an experienced general contractor and design team who delivered an exceptional building,” said Michael Seay, PE, Principal at J Squared Consulting, due diligence and engineering consultant to Buyer. “That made the due diligence and closing process seamless.”

The transaction was also supported by professionals assisting the buyer, Rolando Sanchez-Medina Jr. and Michael A. Montiel of SMGQ Law and Robert Garcia of Popular Bank, who managed the financing. “Collaborating with this Due Diligence team was a genuinely rewarding experience”, said Sanchez-Medina. “The team’s shared commitment to excellence was evident at every stage of the transaction. It was a pleasure to work with such dedicated professionals.”

“We were honored to represent the buyer in securing this best-in-class asset,” said Garcia-Menocal. “This acquisition not only supports the buyer’s continued expansion efforts but reinforces their presence in South Florida.”

Gabriel Garcia-Menocal, SIOR, serves as Executive Vice President at NAI Miami Fort Lauderdale. With over 30 years of combined experience in real estate brokerage, construction, development, valuation, and consulting, he brings deep expertise to the South Florida commercial real estate market. Mr. Garcia-Menocal is known for his leadership, professionalism, industry knowledge, and commitment to representing buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across all classes of industrial and office properties. For more details about Mr. Garcia-Menocal, his team, and the services offered by NAI Miami Fort Lauderdale, visit www.naimia-ftl.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Closes $1.47M Sale of Former Pizza Hut Site in Homestead, FL

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Miami, FL – 14 May 2025 – Robert Eckstein and Joseph Gallaher, Partners of NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale, represented the seller, Frances Family Trust in the $1,475,000.00 sale of a former Pizza Hut restaurant in Homestead, Florida. The buyer, JJ Valle, LLC, acquired the site and was represented by local sales agent Nancy O’Brien of The Keyes Company.

The property, located at 25 North Homestead Boulevard, consists of 0.62 acres and features a 3,564-square-foot, freestanding, second-generation restaurant building. With direct frontage along South Dixie Highway (N Homestead Blvd), the site offers exceptional visibility and access in a key commercial corridor between Homestead and Florida City.

“I’m delighted to have worked with the Frances Family as they have owned this property for almost 40 years,” said Robert Eckstein. “They realized that selling this property at this point and time was what was best for them and their children.”

The sale reflects a growing interest in redevelopment opportunities across Homestead. NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale is currently representing several additional land listings in the area.

“This transaction underscores the vitality of Homestead’s retail sector beyond the Campbell Drive and Turnpike intersection,” said Joseph Gallaher. “With the water moratorium now lifted and increased interest in our other land listings, we anticipate an acceleration of ground-up development along the South Dixie corridor in the coming year.”

Located adjacent to the sold site is a 2.72-acre ground lease offering triple frontage along S. Dixie Highway, E. Mowry Drive, and NE 6th Avenue. This highly trafficked intersection presents a significant opportunity for investors and developers seeking long-term value in a growing submarket.

For more information about this transaction or other investment opportunities, please visit www.naimia-ftl.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Expands Team with Broker Additions in Miami-Dade County

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Miami, FL – 1 May 2025 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce the expansion of its commercial real estate presence in Miami with four new brokers: Rafael L. Lopez, Vice President, Richard D. Sincore, Vice President, Gabriel Guillen, Associate, and Martin Verdezoto, Associate. The brokers will be based across the firm’s headquarters in Pinecrest and Doral offices, reinforcing NAI’s growing presence in the South Florida market.

“We are pleased to have these four very different, very dynamic individuals join our team.” said Joseph Gallaher, Partner and Broker Sales Manager at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale. “Their energy, expertise and client-first approach align perfectly with our firm’s values, and we are excited to see how our clients will benefit from this added depth of talent & knowledge.”

With over 23 years of experience, Rafael L. Lopez specializes in commercial real estate investments in sectors such as multifamily, industrial, retail office assets. Being a previous Managing Broker to his own firm, his expertise includes business development, marketing, negotiating, transaction management, market research, financial analysis, planning, and property management.

Richard D. Sincore joins with over 20 years of experience and a strong track record in commercial real estate, alternative investments, and capital markets, bringing deep expertise in complex deal structuring, fund syndication, and high-value client advisory. Sincore relocated from a previous NAI Global office, NAI Southcoast and continues to join the NAI firm in Miami.

Associates, Gabriel Guillen and Martin Verdezoto, both recent graduates, are familiar faces at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale, having launched their careers as brokerage interns with the firm. Now returning as full-time associates, they will work closely with the Doral industrial team, supporting clients and transactions throughout South Florida.

“Gabriel and Martin are very energetic individuals with a lot of wit and grit. They are fast learners with a natural disposition to serve our clients,” said Gabriel Garcia-Menocal, SIOR, Executive Vice President at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale. “They’re off to a great start—their future looks bright.”

As NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale continues to grow its footprint in the South Florida region, the firm remains committed to investing in strong, driven professionals who will contribute to its long-term success.

To learn more about the new brokers, please visit our website at: www.naimia-ftl.com/team/ and for more information on brokerage opportunities throughout our four South Florida offices, please contact Jackie Mullin at jmullin@naimiami.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Sold $2.6M Retail Buildings on North Flagler Avenue

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Miami, FL – 21 April 2025 – Edward Schmidt, CCIM, SIOR, Co-Chairman and Craig Merlin, Vice President of NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale, represented the seller, 1106, LLC. in the $2,602,250.00 sale of retail buildings located at 1106-1122 North Flagler Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030, to Mohammad Bhuiyan, represented by Faisal Awan and Fuad Azadi from Realty One Group Plus.

The property consists of three one-story retail buildings totaling 10,308 square feet on a 0.87-acre land parcel along North Flagler Avenue, a main thoroughfare that runs north-south through the city of Homestead, serving as a major artery for traffic and commerce.

“This acquisition is located in a rapidly growing area of Homestead which is seeing a lot of development on the residential and retail sides,” said Merlin.

“The buyer is positioned to continue receiving good income on the purchase with an option to redevelop in the future,” added Schmidt.

This transaction reflects the on-going investor demand for income-producing retail assets in evolving South Florida markets.

For additional information on this transaction or other opportunities, please visit our website: www.naimia-ftl.com