Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Keyes Company Adds Treasure Coast Brokerage McCurdy & Co. Realty

 Joanne McCurdy and Steve Reibel

Fort Pierce, FL – The Keyes Company strengthened its Treasure Coast market share with the addition of McCurdy & Co. Realty. Based in Fort Pierce, McCurdy & Co. Realty expands Keyes’ footprint north of Port St. Lucie.


Founded by Joanne McCurdy in 2013, McCurdy & Co. has 24 agents specializing in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties and beyond.

Joanne McCurdy is the brokerage’s top producer, consistently generating more than $25 million per year in sales volume. She will continue to serve her clients and be the District Sales Manager of The McCurdy Group at the new Keyes Fort Pierce office.

 New Keyes Fort Pierce office, 171 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce, FL

With three decades of experience helping clients buy and sell real estate on the Treasure Coast, McCurdy & Co. has an unmatched track record for customer service and market knowledge. Its expertise extends to waterfront properties, vacation homes, residential real estate, commercial real estate and land.

“It is the right time, with the ideal partner, to commence a new chapter in our firm’s history,” McCurdy said. “We share the same focus on culture, integrity and customer service that Keyes has prioritized for nearly a century. The Keyes platform will especially help our agents meet the evolving needs of our longtime customers.”

Keyes Senior Vice President Steven Reibel is in active discussions with owners of similar brokerages across the Treasure Coast, and as far north as Vero Beach.

 

“Over the past few years, there has been significant migration north from the tri-county area to the Treasure Coast,” Reibel said. “That broadens our market and provides further motivation for us to identify the right strategic growth opportunities in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.”

 

Keyes is also looking at acquisition opportunities throughout the entire state.

 Mike Pappas

“Boutique brokerages across Florida are navigating the challenges presented by an industry that is experiencing significant consolidation,” Keyes CEO Mike Pappas said. ''The independent, family-owned nature of Keyes is particularly appealing to boutique brokerages in these areas as firm leaders contemplate their path forward.”

 

The new Fort Pierce office is located at 171 Melody Lane.

 

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Odevo Appoints Paul S. Kaplan as CEO in the United States

 Paul S. Kaplan
 

 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN and MIAMI, FL, March 27, 2024 – Odevo, the rapidly expanding international leader in residential property management, announces its strategic move to strengthen its presence in the United States by appointing Paul S. Kaplan as the Chief Executive Officer for Odevo US.

 

This appointment underscores Odevo's mission to become the leading force in the residential property management sector, leveraging the combined power of people and technology.

 

Having entered the U.S. in 2022 with Florida-based KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSUTLING, which Kaplan co-founded, Odevo has rapidly grown to make the U.S. its largest market within just 18 months.

 

“Paul Kaplan has an impressive track record of scaling a company from the ground up,” Odevo Group CEO Daniel Larsson said. “Additionally, Paul’s strategic vision and leadership skills make him uniquely qualified to oversee our continued U.S. expansion, in close collaboration with all our group companies and teams.”

 

Odevo has successfully expanded its U.S. portfolio to include renowned property management firms Spectrum AM and William Douglas, now managing over 400,000 homes and generating $225 million USD in revenue in the U.S. This reflects the company's strong momentum to further pursue growth and provide industry-leading services to homeowner associations across Europe and the U.S.

 

Daniel Larsson

Since its foundation, Odevo has achieved a thirtyfold increase in revenue and maintained an average annual growth rate of 71% between 2019 and 2023, with the group's revenue now exceeding $530 million USD.

 

The appointment of Kaplan as CEO of Odevo US is a strategic one, aimed at strengthening the company's U.S. leadership.

 

 Kaplan, the co-founder and former CEO of KWPMC, has been an integral part of Odevo. Under his leadership, KWPMC grew to 2,600 employees and expanded its operations across Florida and the Bahamas.

 

"I am honored to continue my journey with Odevo and lead our U.S. operations,” Kaplan said. “We built KWPMC from scratch into one of the largest companies in residential property management with an entrepreneurial spirit and core values that are similar to what I see in Odevo’s team today.

 

"I look forward to continuing to work with our talented team to further our mission and deliver on our promise of enhancing the lives of millions of residents."

 

Kaplan officially started his role in March 2024, reporting directly to Larsson.

 

 

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BH Group and PEBB Enterprises Bring Another Major Corporate Tenant to 6600 North Military Trail in Boca Raton, FL

Isaac Toledano
BOCA RATON, FL –– BH Group and PEBB Enterprises continued its successful office leasing campaign at 6600 North Military Trail in Boca Raton, with Atlantic | Pacific Companies signing a lease at the property.

 

Atlantic | Pacific, a fourth-generation real estate company with a national expertise in acquisitions, development, property management and investments, leased 5,500 square feet at 6600 North Military Trail. It plans to have more than 20 employees in the corporate office. The company has offices in Florida, Georgia, Texas and California.


Joe Freitas 

The tenant will occupy space on the building’s third floor, which has been converted into a number of spec suites ranging from 2,500 to 7,000 square feet.

 

“In a changing office sector, tenants like Atlantic | Pacific Companies want to be in vibrant mixed-use environments,” Isaac Toledano of BH Group said.  “Our leasing momentum is a testament to our long-term plan to incorporate complementary uses into the site and maximize its true potential.”


 Joe Freitas and John Criddle of CBRE, and Adam Starr of PEBB, are handling leasing at 6600 N Military Trail (formerly known as the Office Depot headquarters) on behalf of BH Group and PEBB. Sky Jones of Blanca Commercial represented Atlantic | Pacific.


John Criddle

The Atlantic | Pacific Companies lease comes immediately after BH Group and PEBB finalized a lease with national fast-casual food concept I Heart Mac & Cheese to establish its corporate headquarters at the property. 


The joint venture also recently completed a long-term lease extension with anchor tenant ODP Corp. to ensure the company’s global headquarters remains in Boca Raton until at least 2033.


The site includes 650,000 square feet of office buildings on nearly 29 acres overlooking the Broken Sound Country Club’s golf course.

 Adam Starr 

It features an array of amenities for future office tenants to enjoy, such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, cafeteria, auditorium, many conference rooms and covered parking.

 

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Ware Malcomb Names Shannon Robinson Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design in Canadian (Ottawa) Office

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Shannon Robinson 

OTTAWA, Ontario, CANADA – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Shannon Robinson has joined the firm as Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design in its Ottawa office.

 In this role, she will be responsible for leading the Ottawa Interior Architecture & Design Studio, managing select projects and overall growth and development of the Ottawa Interiors Studio.

Christina Kolkas

Ware Malcomb Regional Director Christina Kolkas said, “Shannon has a proven track record for developing an in-depth understanding of client needs to maintain, build and foster relationships at all levels. She is passionate about leadership and cultivating a positive work environment and we look forward to her contributions to the firm.”

 John Holland, Regional Director for Ware Malcomb, said “Shannon’s diverse background and skills are a welcomed addition to Ware Malcomb’s growing Ottawa office. We look forward to her leadership of our Interior Architecture & Design team in Canada and support our growing Ottawa region.” 

 John Holland

Robinson earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts Interior Design degree from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology. Her industry certifications earned include the Project Management Professional (PMP); Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) GA; Change Management Certification Program (CMP Prosci); and Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).

Robinson’s leadership extends to her professional industry service, as she was recently appointed to join the Board of Directors as Director at Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) to serve on a three-year term. In addition, she is an active member of the Ontario Association of Registered Interior Designers (ARIDO).

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Maria Rodgers, Director, PR & Communications, 949.660.9128, mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 Sean Boswell, PR Specialist, 949.660.9128, sboswell@waremalcomb.com



Tuesday, March 26, 2024

The Keyes Company’s Jed Weaver Closes Complex $14 million Off-Market Transaction in Hillsboro Beach. FL

 Jed Weaver
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Hillsboro Beach, FL  The Keyes Company’s Jed Weaver successfully brokered a complex off-market transaction involving one of the last developable waterfront sites on Hillsboro Beach’s coveted Hillsboro Mile.

Weaver, a luxury residential specialist and waterfront expert based in Keyes’ Boca Raton office, represented all parties involved in the sale of 16 condominiums within a boutique building at 1189 Hillsboro Mile to single buyer.

 Hillsborough Beach, FL

The combined value of the 16 individual unit sales was $14 million. Weaver guided 13 separate sellers through all aspects of the transaction and completed the entire process in just four months. PEG 265 LLC is the buyer of the 16 units.

With one acre on the ocean and one acre fronting the Intracoastal Waterway, the site has unique appeal. The buyer’s redevelopment plans have not been determined. The site’s zoning allows for the construction of 16 units per acre.

“I have a long history of successfully closing transactions in Hillsboro Beach and was able to leverage my relationships to navigate the complexities of this particular deal,” Weaver said. “The existing building was completed in the 1960s, so this was the right time to find a buyer to maximize the site’s vast potential. This is a tremendous outcome for everyone involved.”

Weaver has more than 17 years of luxury real estate experience, focusing on waterfront property and neighborhoods. He was previously part of Ari Albinder’s Mizner Grande Realty, which joined Keyes in February 2023 and merged into the firm’s Boca Raton office.

Joan Richardson 

“We applaud Jed Weaver on another impressive closing,” Keyes Boca Raton District Sales Manager Joan Richardson said.

“Completing a nuanced off-market transaction like this requires a high level of market knowledge and creativity. Keyes will continue supporting Jed’s activities through our unmatched network, including our affiliations with Forbes Global Properties and Luxury Portfolio International.”

Before going into real estate, Weaver was a football star who spent six seasons as a tight end in the National Football League, including three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. The Oregon native won a Super Bowl ring in 2004 with the New England Patriots.

Weaver can be reached at (954) 817-2757 or floridasbestwaterfront@gmail.com.

  

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Blackton, Inc Awarded Contract to Supply Flooring for Landings at Lake Mabel Loop, KB Home’s New Community in the Lakeland-Winter Haven MSA

 

Michael “Micky” Blackton

DUNDEE, FL  --- Blackton, Inc, a major supplier of materials to the homebuilding industry, was awarded a contract estimated at more than $700,000 to provide flooring for more than 200 new single-family homes KB Home will build at Landings at Lake Mabel Loop.

Michael “Micky” Blackton, CEO of the Orlando-based business, said work will get underway in April at the community on the homebuilder’s first model and inventory homes in phase one.  




Located on Lake Hatchineha Road off of US 27 in the Lakeland-Winter Haven MSA, Landings at Lake Mabel Loop will consist of new 3-6 bedroom homes with 2-4 bathrooms ranging from 1,286 to more than 3,000 square feet of living area. 

  

Blackton said his firm, has been supplying KB Home with their flooring or roofing materials for over two decades

The family-owned business headquartered on Alden Road north of downtown Orlando with branch locations in South Orlando, Holly Hill and Leesburg, has been supplying the home building industry from Jacksonville to Tampa for over 65 years. 

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 Michael “Micky” Blackton, CEO, Blackton, Inc.

 407-898-2661 Micky@Blacktoninc.com

 

Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications Inc.; 407-461-3781 or beth@larryvershel.com