Ware Malcomb Announces Leadership News in Vaughan, Ontario Office

 Frank Di Roma 

VAUGHAN, Ontario, CANADA, May 31, 2023 – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced the promotions of Frank Di Roma to Regional Vice President and Amanda Sanabria to Director, Architecture based in the firm’s office in Vaughan, Ontario.

Di Roma joined Ware Malcomb in 2005 in the Design Studio and relocated from California to Toronto in 2007. He has been promoted multiple times, most recently to Principal in 2017.

 As Regional Vice President, he is responsible for the overall growth and leadership of Ware Malcomb’s Canada region that encompasses the Vaughan, Toronto and Ottawa office locations. 

 "Frank has built a consistently growing market share throughout the region, winning great projects across Canada in several provinces,” said Ken Wink, CEO of Ware Malcomb.

Ken Wink

 “His dynamic personality and passion for design, client service and business development are inspiring to all who know him and work with him.”

A licensed architect in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Ontario, Di Roma received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Ryerson in Toronto and his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Buffalo in New York.

 He is an active member of the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP) and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR). Di Roma is speaking at the upcoming NAIOP I.CON conference June 7-8 in Jersey City, NJ.

In her new role as Director, Architecture, Sanabria will lead the growth and management of the Architecture team for the Vaughan office. She joined Ware Malcomb in 2019 and had advanced from Senior Project Architect to Studio Manager prior to her latest promotion.

Amanda Sanabria

“Amanda’s strong leadership, passion for architecture and positive attitude have made her a valued member of the Vaughan leadership team,” said Di Roma. “She has been instrumental in developing Ware Malcomb's Canadian relationships with major developers, resulting in design work for several million square foot buildings.”

With over 20 years of experience in the architectural profession, Sanabria is a licensed Architect in Ontario and Quebec, a member of the Ontario Association of Architects and the Order of Architects of Quebec, a Project Management Professional as well as a LEED-accredited professional. 

  She earned her Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from McGill University in Quebec.  

 

 

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Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations

 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

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Maria Rodgers, Director,

PR & Communications

 949.660.9128, 

mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 

Maureen Bissonnette, Principal,

 Marketing, 949.660.9128

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Jeremy R. Gilston Promoted to Vice President at RM Woodworth & Associates

Jeremy R. Gilston 

Atlanta, GA - RM Woodworth & Associates (RMWA), a leading hospitality research and consulting firm, announced that Jeremy R. Gilston has been promoted to vice president.

 

Gilston’s promotion recognizes his exceptional contributions, outstanding leadership and extensive expertise in the hospitality real estate industry.  In his new role, he will assume a broader leadership role, overseeing key strategic initiatives and shaping RMWA's future.

l R. Mark Woodworth

According to RMWA Principal R. Mark Woodworth, “Jeremy has been instrumental in the success of RMWA since joining the firm in early 2022, consistently demonstrating his commitment to excellence and innovation.

 

"His proficiency in analyzing market trends and real estate finance has provided valuable insights and strategic guidance to clients.

 

"His expertise extends to harnessing the power of advanced data analytics tools and integrating next-generation data vendors.

 

Henry B. “Hank” Staley, Jr.

"By employing sophisticated modeling techniques and incorporating emerging data sources, Jeremy consistently delivers accurate and comprehensive assessments, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor”.

A graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Gilston started his career in hospitality advisory work at LW Hospitality Advisors based in New York City.

 

He then moved to Washington, D.C. for an acquisitions and asset management role with Excel group. Gilston was an early contributor to Kalibri Labs, establishing their real estate and investments platform.

 

Most recently before returning to advisory work with RMWA, Jeremy was a portfolio manager for Brookfield Asset Management’s 111-hotel extended stay platform, Brookwood Hotels, through its Blackstone acquisition.

 Jill L. Bidwell

"Jeremy’s promotion highlights his integral role in driving the company's growth and success," added RMWA Principal Henry B. “Hank” Staley, Jr. "His exceptional abilities and invaluable contributions have been instrumental in our organization's success.”

 

Added Principal Jill L. Bidwell, “Jeremy's promotion reflects his strong work ethic, collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous learning. We congratulate him on this well-deserved achievement and anticipate his continued leadership in the years ahead."

 

 

 CONTACT:

 

Chris Daly

President

DG Public Relations

(703) 864-5553

chris@dalygray.com

www.dalygray.com

Second building of shareDOWNTOWN Fremont East apartment community in Las Vegas opens at 50% occupancy in just two months

shareDOWNTOWN Fremont East apartmends
now at 50% occupancy 

LAS VEGAS, NV – shareDOWNTOWN commemorated the grand opening of its second building, in downtown Las Vegas’ fast-growing Fremont East neighborhood only a month ago with city of Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and since then, it has seen units lease quickly.

LasVegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman

Twelve-month leases offer rents starting in the low $1,200’s. Six-month leases are also available. For more details on rents please visit https://www.sharedowntown.com/fremont-east.

Frank Sinatra

shareDOWNTOWN opened its first building in the Las Vegas Arts District in 2020 and was fully leased in 6 months. The second building expands the popular apartment lifestyle brand to the burgeoning Fremont East neighborhood with a larger five-story property of 84 units on four floors. 

Dean Martin

The art on the Fremont East building pays tribute to iconic Vegas entertainers, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr.

Officially open since late April, shareDOWNTOWN Fremont East is now at 50% occupancy with only a couple dozen units still available.

 

Sammy Davis, Jr.

Like its sister property in the Arts District, shareDOWNTOWN Fremont East pairs a vibrant, stylish urban lifestyle with relaxing, personal spaces. 

The nearly 500 square-foot apartments have a single floor plan and feature modern design elements, such as European cabinetry, wood plank-style flooring, quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, including an electric cooktop and a smart all-in-one washer and dryer. 

shareDOWNTOWN residents have peace-of-mind with enhanced security, including keyless front door locks, key fob main entry, fully secured garage, and remotely monitored cameras. A limited number of furnished units are available, and many units boast Strip, downtown, or mountain views.

In the center of shareDOWNTOWN Fremont East is an interior, open-air courtyard where residents and their guests can relax or entertain. Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered in shared spaces like the HQ, a free workspace for residents with a private conference room, individual workstations, a flat screen smart TV, and a wireless printer/scanner. 

shareDOWNTOWN Fremont East also has round-floor retail space, parking for residents, and a fitness center. The Fremont East building’s rooftop amenity deck is another public space for residents with resort-style furniture, HD televisions, and sweeping views of downtown and the mountains. 

In support of the growing public art collection found throughout downtown Las Vegas, the exterior of shareDOWNTOWN Fremont East features murals from Las Vegas artist SNIPT, who also designed the murals for shareDOWNTOWN Arts District. 

 The Fremont East building will also feature various energy efficiency elements, such as smart thermostats and solar energy panels on the roof. It also partnered with the Regional Transportation of Southern Nevada as a bike share location.

Downtown Las Vegas, NV

In addition to its modern features and unique amenities, shareDOWNTOWN is known for building community among its residents and in the downtown neighborhood. Cherry Development built shareDOWNTOWN to create a collaborative, more connected community among its residents and neighbors. 

shareDOWNTOWN hosts various events that offer residents the opportunity to get to know each other and at the same time, support neighboring businesses who provide food, beverages, entertainment, and exclusive discounts.

CONTACT:

 

AMY E. S. MAIER Senior PR Account Executive   702 | 904 | 0296 amy@twgpr.com   thewarrengrouplv.com   P.O. BOX 50856 HENDERSON, NV 89016

Sabal Development Sells Miami Beach, FL Villa on Venetian Island for $21 Million after Buying it for $4.2 Million in 2020

 

1370 South Venetian Way, Miami Beach, FL

. Dora Puig

MIAMI, FL, May 30, 2023 -- Sabal Development, an award-winning builder and developer, has sold a luxury custom-built villa on Venetian Island for $21 million.

Togu Design redesigned the modern, waterfront home at 1370 South Venetian Way.

The new residence features a rooftop deck with pool and jacuzzi, ground floor deck with lounge area, negative-edge pool and jacuzzi, and stunning views of the Miami skyline from South Beach to Brickell/Downtown Miami.

Pascal Nicolai

The Dora Puig Team at Luxe Living Realty represented both Sabal Development and the buyer in the $21 million sale, which closed May 26.

Dora Puig is the Principal Broker & Founder of Luxe Living Realty .

“This is just one example of the impressive, state-of-the-art product our team produces time and time again,” said Pascal Nicolai, Founder and CEO of Sabal Development.

“We enjoyed working on Venetian Island and have a second property that we are excited to bring to the market soon.”

Sabal Development originally purchased the property in August 2020 for $4.2 million.

The gorgeous, two-story new construction villa has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a two-car garage, and almost 7,000 square feet of living space.

 The 10,500 square-foot lot has 60 feet of glorious waterfront views overlooking South Beach and Brickell/Downtown Miami.

With direct southwest exposure, the residence gets natural light year-round. The home features a spectacular open-living area and a dining area separated by an elegantly designed metal screen.

The European eat-in chef’s kitchen features custom walnut-wood paneling and premium appliances. A huge bayfront infinity pool and lounge area highlight the outdoor deck. The rooftop patio is perfect for entertaining, surrounded by firepits with incredible views.

Sabal Development and Sabal Luxury Builder work to understand the unique needs and lifestyles of its clients. The companies collaborate with engineers, architects, and designers on a project from start to finish.

In the last two years, Sabal Development has sold custom homes built by Sabal Luxury Builder with a total value of over $146 million.

Nicolai has more than 30 years of experience with residential projects in the United States and Europe.

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Record-breaking real estate transaction closes near Miami’s iconic Design District

 

  

Noa Figari

Miami, FL -- The property, located at 151 NE 43rd Street, closed at what is believed to be the highest ever price per square footage for the district, and it is also believed to be the second highest sale price for a single-family home, at a sale price of $2.2M. 

 

The iconic sale was closed by local Miami luxury real estate duo Cyril Bijaoui and Noa Figari, of the firm Longstead at The Corcoran Group.

151 NE 43rd Street, Design District, Miami, FL

The two are longtime area brokers with a rolodex of ultra-high net worth and prestigious clients. Bijaoui and Figari have closed an estimated $800M combined since the start of their careers, with over $100M in real estate sales in the past 24 months. 

Cyril Bijaoui

They are also the agents behind the red-hot listing on 235 S. Hibiscus Drive in Miami Beach, currently offered at $10.995M. This home is expected to also break the non-waterfront single family home record for Miami Beach’s glamorous Palm & Hibiscus Islands.

235 S. Hibiscus Drive, Miami Beach, FL

According to Bijaoui, records continue to be broken by the very affluent incoming homebuyers stemming from the North and Northeast U.S.

 

CONTACT:

 Cyril Bijaoui

 Longstead at The Corcoran Group

2980 McFarlane RdMiami, FL 33133 

305-447-1471

 

Western Specialty Contractors Completes Improvements to Stetson University’s Melching Field Stadium

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Western Specialty Contractors – Orlando Branch has completed improvements to Stetson University’s Melching Field stadium in DeLand, Florida.

Home to the Stetson Hatters, Melching Field opened in 1999 and features a full-service concessions area and bench seating for 2,500 spectators with grass berms for approximately 500 additional fans.

The red brick and stucco stadium demonstrated signs of weathering, as well as wear-and-tear upon the initial evaluation. As a result, the company was contracted to perform the following improvements:

• Remove previously existing traffic coating
• Prepare the delaminated concrete for a new traffic coating
• Perform stair tread and riser resurfacing prior to coating application
• Install expansion joints
• Apply a new pedestrian coating system

Western’s concrete experts faced several challenges on the project, which included removal of the existing urethane coating system. Western used hydro-demolition methods to safely and effectively remove the old system without causing extensive damage to the stadium’s concrete, particularly on its vertical surfaces.

The moisture in the concrete during the project’s rainy season also posed a challenge. With the concrete’s moisture readings averaging 5%, determining when the best time to apply the coating to the concrete surface was a constant battle.

Originally resurfacing all vertical surfaces utilizing a two-component epoxy product under the drastic climate shifts caused outgassing of the material, which left bubbles in the finish. Western determined that utilizing a unique feather-grade, single-component material would maintain the most consistent finish for the project.

Stetson University, DeLand, FL

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EverWest Acquires Prime Industrial Asset in Long Beach/LA Ports Submarket

 

Port of Long Beach, CA

DENVER, CO – Leading real estate investment advisor EverWest Real Estate Investors (“EverWest”) has completed its second industrial acquisition in less than a month, purchasing a 101,175-square-foot warehouse facility situated immediately off of Interstate 710/Long Beach Freeway and Interstate 405, just north of the Ports of Long Beach/Los Angeles.

Abie Kassin

Abie Kassin, Ikey Betesh and Michael Schoenbrun of Meridian Investment Sales represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The price was not disclosed.

Located on 4.34 acres at 2848 E. 208^th Street in Carson, California, the building features up to 22’ clear height, 12 dock-high and 3 grade-level doors, a separate truck court and a secured fenced storage yard. It is fully leased to FLS Warehouse and Distribution.

Michael Schoenbrun

“This transaction underscores EverWest’s focus on high barrier to entry industrial markets, recognizing their upside potential for both rent growth and value,” said EverWest Managing Director Erik Good.

“This property also stands out for its proximity to the Ports of LA and Long Beach, which are less than six miles to the south. Together, these ports represent a primary U.S. gateway for goods from around the world.”

In addition to warehouse space, the Carson site offers significant acreage deployable for a variety of uses, including Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS).

John Maurer

“EverWest is actively pursuing IOS opportunities,” said John Maurer, EverWest’s Senior Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Management.

“This sector is emerging as a significant problem-solver for operators struggling to balance high demand against a tightening and costly industrial real estate market.

"In these scenarios, IOS offers a cost-effective supply chain solution for everything from shipping container and port storage to maintenance facilities and last-mile delivery storage.”

John Maurer

For distribution-centric tenants, the site provides immediate access to I-710 and the vast Southern California interstate network, and sits less than 14 miles from Los Angeles International Airport.

 EverWest currently has $5.2 billion in assets under management, invested through separately managed accounts and commingled funds. 

It provides investment management services including acquisitions, asset management, development and property management for assets throughout the U.S.

 Contact:

 

Stacey Hershauer

stacey@focusaz.com

480.600.0195

www.everwest.com.