NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Facilitates $6.5M Pickleball Facility Sale in Winter Garden — Marks Eighth Location Brokered with Diadem Pickleball, Totaling Over $25 Million

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Miami, FL – 6 April 2026 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce the successful $6.5 million sale of a 35,806-square-foot freestanding industrial property located at 14748 W Colonial Drive in Winter Garden, Florida. The property will be redeveloped into a pickleball facility, further supporting the sport’s rapid growth across Central Florida.

The transaction was brokered by Larry Gautier, Senior Vice President at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale in collaboration with NAI Realvest, representing the buyer, La Familia III, LLC, in the acquisition from Colonial Holding Group.

“This was truly a collaborative effort between NAI Realvest in Orlando and our team at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale,” said Gautier. “After an extensive eight-month, search, we secured an ideal location in Winter Garden that will support a premier recreational concept and enhance the surrounding community.”

This transaction represents the eighth pickleball facility delivered and brought to market in partnership with Diadem Pickleball, with total transactions now exceeding $25 million.

“Through a targeted site selection process led by Larry,” said Rene Prats, Managing Partner, “the team continues to source properties that align with our expansion goals, supporting the rapid growth of pickleball-focused facilities throughout the region.”

The transaction further highlights Gautier’s ongoing work with Prats to identify and secure strategic locations across key Florida markets, with additional closings anticipated in the coming months.

For more information on Larry Gautier’s services or about NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale’s investment sales and commercial real estate services, visit https://naimia-ftl.com/people/larry-gautier/.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Represents $30 Million Sale of 63,964 SF Office on Behalf of Interval Buyer, LLC

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Miami, FL – 27 March 2026 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale announced the successful $30 million sale of a ± 63,964-square-foot, two-story office building located at 9995 SW 88th Street, Miami, FL 33176. The buyer, Interval Buyer, LLC, purchased the property from Gregg Guilford of Guilford Property Group, Inc, and was represented by Edward Schmidt, CCIM, SIOR, Co-Chairman and Partner at NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale.

Constructed in 1999, the property sits on approximately 7.41 acres and is currently configured as a single-tenant office building.

On behalf of the buyer, Jeffrey Fiorentino, CEO of The Fiorentino Family Office (TFFO.com), stated: “We are pleased to announce the successful closing of this nearly yearlong acquisition and look forward to transforming the property into a premier medical campus.”

“The buyer has initiated plans to renovate the existing structure and develop an additional building on-site, ultimately creating a Class A medical campus,” said Schmidt. “The property’s scale, accessibility, and prime location along Kendall Drive position it exceptionally well for healthcare-oriented uses.”
Located near Baptist Hospital of Kendall in a densely populated suburban market, the site is ideally suited for medical office conversion and future expansion, supporting the continued demand for healthcare services across South Florida.

For more information about this transaction and NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale’s services, visit www.naimia-ftl.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Facilitates 7,987-Square-Foot Office Lease in the Heart of Coral Gables

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Miami, FL – 3 March 2026 – Edward Schmidt, CCIM, SIOR, Partner and Co-chairman, and Craig Merlin, Vice President of NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale, successfully represented the landlord, TFFO, LLC, in the lease of a 7,987-square-foot office building located at 133 Sevilla Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 to INB, N.A.

The relocation marks a strategic expansion for INB as it continues to strengthen its presence in South Florida. In 2022, INB’s South Florida Market President Gabriella Cioli emphasized the bank’s long-term commitment to the region, noting that the company’s headquarters serves as a foundation to create opportunity and support business growth throughout the South Florida community.

Previously based in Brickell, INB sought a larger footprint and a standalone building within a central business district to accommodate its growing team and evolving operational needs.

“It was a pleasure collaborating with Edward Schmidt and Craig Merlin to secure this property on behalf of my longtime client, INB Bank,” said Louis Erice of Keller Williams Premier Properties, who represented the tenant.

“This transaction reflects strong collaboration among all parties,” added Merlin. “Located along one of Coral Gables’ most sought-after office corridors and across directly across the street from the Plaza Coral Gables, the two-story building offers nearly 8,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, including an open-air veranda, flexible office layouts, conference space, and gated parking—an excellent match for INB’s continued growth.”

For more information about INB, visit www.inb.com/inb-florida. To learn more about NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale and its full-service commercial real estate services, visit www.naimia-ftl.com.

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

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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 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

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Apocalypse BBQ to expand at Kendall Village Plaza

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Miami, Florida – 27 January 2025 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale is proud to announce the expansion of Apocalypse BBQ owned by Jeff Budnechky. Represented by Joe Gallaher, Valentina Tawil, and Jeremy S. Larkin, the concept will be expanding to the freestanding building at 8695 SW 124th Avenue, Miami, FL 33183, located in Kendall Village Plaza, owned by Berkowitz Development Group.

Apocalypse BBQ, known for its bold flavors and authentic smoked meats, will double its size to 4,500 square feet from their current space at Killian Greens Golf Club on March 1st, 2025. “We heard you guys [social media fans] loud and clear,” said Budnechky. “Can’t tell you how many comments I read and how many people told us, ‘We need a bigger space’.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Apocalypse BBQ to Kendall Village Center,” said Berkowitz. “They join a dynamic mix of retail, restaurant and entertainment offerings, and we look forward to welcoming their diehard fans.”

The new location will feature outdoor space for expanded production, a larger kitchen, an expansive dining area, and a full bar. Designed by Chris Vidal and Brett Serfozo of Gershen & Associates, the project is undergoing a comprehensive approval process with expertise provided by Paulina Begliomini with PB Restaurant Partners and legal guidance provided by Graham Penn at Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin and Tapanes.

“With external wood smokers being essential to the Apocalypse brand, we had a real challenge finding a space in Kendall that was zoned appropriately and had a landlord willing to provide outdoor space for the increased production,” said Gallaher. “Thankfully, with Jeff’s infectious positivity, the right opportunity became available in the heart of where he wanted to be. Not only was the space ideal but the Berkowitz family were incredibly wonderful to work with.”

The location will eventually include an expanded smoking area, doubling the number of smokers essential to Apocalypse BBQ’s signature flavor and supporting the larger footprint.

“NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale ensured our client achieved the best possible outcome despite challenges,” said Tawil. “Like Jeff stated in his video, ‘We got something big for you.’”

For more information about Apocalypse BBQ, visit apocalypsebbq.com. To learn more about NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale’s services, please visit naimia-ftl.com.

About Apocalypse BBQ

Founded by Jeff Budnechky, Apocalypse BBQ has become a local favorite for its dedication to authentic barbecue, innovative menu items, and community engagement. The restaurant is dedicated to delivering exceptional quality, bold flavors, and an experience that transcends the ordinary. Visit apocalypsebbq.com for more information.

About NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale

Headquartered in the Dadeland Area of Miami, with additional offices in the Doral/Airport area, Downtown Coral Gables, and Downtown Fort Lauderdale, NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale has been a market-leading, full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm since 1996, providing exceptional service and expertise in the South Florida Market. We are independent owner-operated and locally grown, with the freedom to act quickly and creatively on your behalf. With more at stake than traditional firms, NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale takes your business personally and is committed to providing the highest level of service and smart execution.

At NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale we possess the multiple disciplines required of a full-service real estate firm with expertise in sales and acquisitions, leasing, management, financing, planning, zoning, litigation support and forensic real estate analysis. We serve our clients with a single point of contact that effectively delivers a variety of strategic and tactical solutions across platforms. We understand the realities of today’s business world. The bottom line – we know that when we deliver results to our clients, we all benefit. To learn more, visit www.naimia-ftl.com.

About NAI Global

NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices strategically located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,100 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world. NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Negotiated a Retail Storefront for Amerant Bank on Miami Beach’s Bankers’ Row

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Miami, FL – 27 June 2024 – NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale’s Edward Schmidt, CCIM, SIOR, Co-Chairman,and Craig Merlin, Associate, announced that Amerant Bank, the largest community bank headquartered in Florida, has leased a 2,838-SF retail storefront space located at 427 West 41st Street in Miami Beach, FL. The new location is part of Amerant’s ongoing expansion throughout key locations in Florida.

“We are thrilled to be adding a very strong operator such as Amerant Bank to ‘Bankers’ Row’ on 41st street,” said Merlin.

The area in Miami Beach known as ‘Banker’s Row’ includes major financial institutions such as Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo Bank, CitiBank and others.

The addition of Amerant Bank to this prominent location highlights the continued growth of Miami Beach’s commercial landscape, particularly within the financial services sector.

“We are excited to have a physical presence within one of the nation’s most dynamic communities,” said Howard Levine, Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking for Amerant Bank. “This location on ‘Bankers Row’ aligns with our broader vision of enhancing our footprint to better serve our customers across Florida.”

“Jonathan Kingsley & Zachary Smith of Colliers International and his team were a pleasure to work with. Their professionalism and dedication were key to the successful completion of this lease,” said Merlin.

For more information about NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale and their leasing services, please visit naimia-ftl.com.

 

About NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale

Headquartered in the Dadeland Area of Miami, with additional offices in the Doral/Airport area, Downtown Coral Gables, and Downtown Fort Lauderdale, NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale has been a market-leading, full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm since 1996, providing exceptional service and expertise in the South Florida Market. We are independent owner-operated and locally grown, with the freedom to act quickly and creatively on your behalf. With more at stake than traditional firms, NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale takes your business personally and is committed to providing the highest level of service and smart execution.
At NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale we possess the multiple disciplines required of a full-service real estate firm with expertise in sales and acquisitions, leasing, management, financing, planning, zoning, litigation support and forensic real estate analysis. We serve our clients with a single point of contact that effectively delivers a variety of strategic and tactical solutions across platforms. We understand the realities of today’s business world. The bottom line – we know that when we deliver results to our clients, we all benefit. To learn more, visit www.naimia-ftl.com.

 

About NAI Global

NAI Global is the single largest, most powerful global network of owner-operated commercial real estate brokerage firms. NAI Global provides a full-range of corporate real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain consulting and related advisory services. NAI Global member firms, leaders in their local markets, are actively managed to work in unison and provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. Founded in 1978, today NAI Global has more than 375 offices strategically located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific, with over 6,700 local market professionals, managing over 380 million square feet of property. Supported by the central resources of the NAI Global network, Member firms deliver market-leading services locally and combine their in-market strengths to form a powerful bond of insights and execution for clients with multi-market challenges. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.