Plaza Advisors’ New Partner and New Miami Office

TAMPA, FL-Plaza Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Anthony Blanco (top right photo) as a Managing Partner.

Mr. Blanco will be based in the Miami office and will be responsible for business development and execution.

The firm exclusively focuses on the sale of retail investment properties throughout the Southeastern United States for institutions, private owners, banks and special servicers.

Prior to joining Plaza Advisors, Anthony Blanco was Vice President of Investment Sales with CB Richard Ellis in Miami. Anthony brings more than fifteen years of experience in the shopping center industry to the company.

Mr. Blanco will team with Jim Michalak, (bottom left photo) founder and co-managing partner of Plaza Advisors. Mr. Michalak has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry. Together Mr. Michalak and Mr. Blanco have completed approximately $2 billion in retail sales transactions.

In January 2009, Plaza Advisors completed the $15.25 million disposition of Regency Village in Orlando on behalf of Regency Centers, and in March 2009 completed the sale of Belleair Bazaar, located in the Clearwater area.

For more information on Plaza Advisors please visit http://www.plazadvisors.com/.

Contact: Lenard Williams, lwilliams@plazadvisors.com