The Florida Land Report

Anil Merai Joins Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty as Realtor® Sales Associate

2012-01-17T16:51:00.002-05:00

Joining Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty, LLC (CBCSRD) as Realtor®and sales associate is Anil Merai of Winter Haven, Florida. CBCSRD is a sister company to CBC Saunders Real Estate that specializes in commercial properties.

Anil's focus is in general commercial real estate, such as retail, gas stations, convenience stores, office, multifamily, and investment properties. He brings over 15 years of business management, sales, marketing, and finance experience to the company and has extensive experience in the banking and finance industry. In real estate,

Anil has represented clients in the purchase, property valuation, and consultation of investment properties throughout the State of Florida. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Economics from State University, Stony Brook, NY and earned a Masters of Business Administration degree in Corporate Finance from Dowling College, Oakdale, NY. He is a member Realtor® of the East Polk County Association of Realtors® (EPCAR), the Florida Realtors® (FAR), and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).

For more information, please visit srdcommercial.com.

Greg Smith Appointed as Chair of the Commercial & Industrial Division of the Lakeland Association of Realtors®

2012-01-15T09:00:00.001-05:00

Greg Smith, Realtor® and sales associate with CBCSRE’s sister company, Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY in Lakeland, FL, has recently been appointed chairman of the Lakeland Association ofRealtors® (LAR) CID group for the 2012 one-year term.

The Commercial Industrial Division (CID) of LAR is a networking and business knowledge exchange based upon the expertise of commercial real estate professionals. The group includes business building and career-growth opportunities, such as monthly speakers, weekly pitch sessions, networking, and professional education.

Greg is the multi-family and mobile home specialist at Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Realty, LLC. He attended Central Florida Community College in business administration. After a successful 19-year automotive career in sales and finance, Greg cofounded ADJS Properties, LLC, a small commercial real estate investment company, where he is managing partner. He is currently a member of the Lakeland Association of Realtors®, Florida Realtors®, and the National Association of Realtors®. He is a member of the Lakeland Christina Rotary Club in Lakeland, Florida.

For more information, please visit SRDCommercial.com.

Richard Dempsey, ALC Awarded Realtor® of the Year By the Lakeland Association of Realtors®

2012-01-12T13:00:00.002-05:00

l-r: Matt Ruthven, Debbie Ward-Terry, Richard Dempsey

Awarded the Realtor® of the Year by the Lakeland Association ofRealtors® (LAR), was Richard Dempsey, ALC, Realtor®, and sales associate atColdwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (CBCSRE) in Lakeland, FL..

The highest honor given to any LAR member, the Realtor® of the Year award recognizes members who are active in the association and enhance the profession through service and integrity. They must be faithful to laws and regulations, and the Realtor® Code of Ethics. Richard Dempsey has given years of service to the association and is the Immediate Past President of LAR and the current chairman of the RPAC Committee. He is also the incoming Florida Realtors® District 10 Vice President. Richard serves as the Federal Political Coordinator for U.S. Congressman Dennis Ross.

At the 2011 LAR annual Installation & Awards Banquet held in December 2011, the award was bestowed upon two outstanding Realtor® members, Richard Dempsey and Matt Ruthven.

Dempsey specializes in land, large acreage tracts, citrus groves, and development properties.

Sold: Myakka City Ranch Sells for Sells for $1.255 MM

2012-01-09T15:54:00.000-05:00

A recent closing of the 349.23 +/- acre ranch property in Myakka City, sold for

1,255,700. The CBCSRE licensed real estate sales associate who handled the deal was Benjamin Gibson.

This property is an excellent hunting and recreational tract and suitable for development into an intensive farming operation. The ranch is a highly improved ranching operation located east of Myakka City that is currently used for grazing cattle.
For more information, visit the "sold" listing at saundersrealestate.com.

Jonathan Barreras, Business Information Systems Analyst, Joins CBC Saunders Real Estate and CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty

2011-12-22T14:36:00.000-05:00

JonathanBarreras recently joined sister companies, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty, in Lakeland, Florida, as Business Information Systems Analyst.

He will be responsible for the information technology systems, database management, technical projects, and website projects for both companies. Jonathan brings to the companies his strong experience in IT problem solving, computer networking, small business computer environments, and specialized CAD architectural drawing skills. In addition, he has managed his own computer IT company, servicing local businesses.

Jonathan is a graduate of TECO (Technical Education Center Osceola) in Kissimmee, FL and is certified in various aspects of computer technology: MOUS Certification, A+ Certification, and Network+ Certification. Jonathan resides in south Lakeland.

Sold: Accessible by Land, Air, and Water, 1,126 +/- Acre Crescent Lake “Old Florida” Acreage Closes for $8.35 MM by Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate

2011-12-19T13:31:00.000-05:00

The recent closing of 1,126 +/- acres of rare and unique “old Florida” land was handled by the CBCSRE licensed real estate sales associates John Evans and Richard Dempsey, ALC.

Sold is the 1,126 +/- acres Crescent Lake property in Putman County. The property is a rare and unique “old Florida” natural land that is accessible by land, air, and sea. It has an unprecedented 1.5 +/- miles of contiguous lake frontage, an interior road system, DOT-approved grass airstrip, and access to the St. Johns River waterway that flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

The unique mix of natural features offered by this property was on the market for a little over a year. The property was also co-brokered with the Charles Skinner Company.

Sold: Farm & Ranch in Manatee County: 1680 +/- Acres Close for Nearly $6 Mil by CBC Saunders Real Estate

2011-12-12T13:33:00.002-05:00

A large ranch and farm property in Manatee County recently closed by CBC Saunders Real Estate. The ranch, 1679.8 +/- acres, sold for $5,879,300 and the CBCSRE licensed real estate sales associate who handled the deal was Benjamin Gibson.

The ranch today is used for several operations for farming, cattle, and recreation and will continue those uses by the new owners.

The property includes 558 +/- net acres of permitted farmland with an additional 181 +/- acres of bedded citrus land. There is natural water on the site that includes ponds and a creek.

The ranch property is a highly improved farming operation that includes two homes, guest house, horse barn with tack room, cow pens, and a 22,000 SF packinghouse and is located east of Myakka City in eastern Manatee County.

For more information, please contact:

Benjamin Gibson
Realtor, Sales Associate

For Sale or Lease: Industrial Property, 4 Structures, Bartow, Florida

2011-12-10T16:03:00.005-05:00

Located in Central Florida on 3505 SR 60 East, in Bartow, this property has a lot size of 8.02 +/- acres with substantial road frontage on two roads.

Total building footprint is 53,183 SF that includes main building and office - 9,675 SF, building #2 - 1,600 SF, building #3 - 925 SF, and scale house - 983 SF. The buildings are concrete and steel with ceiling heights of 20 ft.

Zoning is commercial and utilities are provided by the City of Bartow.

For more information, contact:
Larry Bossarte, Sales Associate, Realtor
863-648-1528

To see more commercial listings from CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty, click here...

Sold: The Verandas of Winter Park Condominiums and Villa Palms Apartments of Tampa Florida Sell for $2.5 Mil

2011-12-08T11:44:00.002-05:00


Gary Ralston, Partner CCIM, SIOR, SRS, CPM, CRE, SCLS

Greg Smith
Sales Associate, Realtor®

Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY of Lakeland, FL, closed the deals for The Verandas of Winter Park and The Villa Palms Apartments in Tampa, FL. The closings together totaled $2.5 Mil.

The Verandas of Winter Park is located at 200 E. Canton Ave. in Winter Park, Florida. It is a building shell for a three-story residential condominium building and contains six dwelling units, ranging in size from 2,759 to 3,546 SF of heated living area. Sixteen spaces for parking are underground and includes 6 storage lockers. The improvements will contain a total of 18,887 SF of heated area and 3,132 SF of balcony area. Each floor has two units with a unique floor plan. The property sold for $1,600,000 and was co-transacted by Gary Ralston, CCIM, SIOR, SRS, CPM, CRE, SCLS, partner in the firm and Greg Smith, both of CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty.

The Villa Palms Apartments are located at 13801,13811, 13911 N 19th in Tampa, Florida. There are eight 1-story buildings and four 2-story buildings that include 68 apartment units. There are 24 2-bedroom apartments and 44 1-bedroom apartments. The property sold for $650,000 and was co-transacted by Gary Ralston and Greg Smith, both of CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty.

Gary Ralston is a recognized expert on retail and commercial properties and is a senior instructor for the CCIM Institute.

Greg Smith is a Realtor® and a licensed real estate sales associate with the firm. Smith is a multi-family and mobile home real estate specialist.

See all commercial listings by CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty...

For more information, contact
Gary Ralston, Partner, CCIM, SIOR, SRS, CPM, CRE, SCLS
Greg Smith, Sales Associate, Realtor®

863-648-1528

Sold: 2,156 +/- Acre Hendry County Grove Closes for $16.925 Mil by CBC Saunders Real Estate

2011-12-07T11:00:00.002-05:00

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (CBCSRE) in Lakeland, FL, announces the recent closing of 2,156 +/- acres located east of LaBelle in Hendry County Florida for $16,925,000. The CBCSRE licensed real estate broker associate who handled the deal was Brian Beasley, CCA, CNLM.

The Seminole Grove property is a high-producing citrus grove originally developed in 1997 using up-to-date agricultural engineering. The citrus trees in the grove are Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry Registered/ Certified Scions and Rootstocks selected for their high productivity and disease resistance. Varieties include Early Mids and Valencias. The sale included a two-year transferable fruit contract.

The new owners of the grove will continue citrus production.

For more information, call Brian at 863-648-1528.

For Sale: Commercial Industrial Property Lake Alfred, Florida, Includes 3 Buildings

2011-12-05T16:14:00.006-05:00

Nice commercial/industrial property includes three buildings on 1.77 +/- acres located on 215 Hainies Blvd. West in Lake Alfred, Florida

Rental buildings are a 2,400 SF muffler repair shop, 3,000 SF storage warehouse, and 2,400 SF office building. Rental income is available in complete listing materials. There are 10 parking spaces.

This parcel is centrally located near high-traffic corridor, US 17, with southbound US 17 traffic at 9,500. Zoning is C-3

For more information, contact:

Clay Taylor, ALC
David Hitchcock, ALC
863-648-1528

View full listing information and flyers here.

For Sale: Commercial Vacant Land in Optimum Retail Location, Auburndale, Florida

2011-12-05T15:36:00.001-05:00

This great parcel is 1.46 +/- acres located on 295 Berkley Road (Co Rd 655) between Anarece Ave. and Marjorie Ave. in Auburndale, FL.

The property is uniquely situated directly across from the Super Wal-Mart that brings a traffic count recorded as 20,388 daily. Owner is willing to divide!

For more information, contact:

Terry Flynn, Sales Associate Realtor®

Kyle Vreeland, Sales Associate Realtor®

See all commercial listings for CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty

Dean Saunders to be Panelist at Florida Realtors® 2012 Real Estate Economic Forecast Conference

2011-12-02T10:19:00.001-05:00

Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM, and owner broker of CBC Saunders Real Estate in Lakeland, Florida, will be a guest panelist at the Florida Realtors® 2012 Real Estate and Economic Forecast Conference in Orlando.

The conference will be held this coming Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Florida Realtors® headquarters, 7025 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822.

Speakers will be expert economic forecasters and a panel of Florida real estate professionals, who will discuss the outlook for several sectors of the real estate market in Florida. Saunders will be speaking on the market for land and undeveloped property.

Florida Realtors® is formerly known as the Florida Association of Realtors®.

For more information, read full press release from Florida REALTORS®....

For Sale: Bartow Packing House, Turn-key Fruit/Crop Packing

2011-12-01T14:34:00.000-05:00

Bartow Packing House comes complete with offices and degreening buildings to offer a turn-key business for citrus or fruit/crop-packing activities. In a great commercial-industrial central location, the warehouse is located in Bartow in Central Florida and just minutes from SR 60. Only 35 miles to
Tampa, 50 miles to Orlando, and 4.5 miles to or from the proposed CSX Facility in Winter Haven, FL, this property is central to the area's commercial hubs.

Structures include a 43,320 +/- SF Packing house with 2,400 SF of offices, two structures approximately 7,330 SF of degreening buildings, plus a Pole barn/shed. There is a ramp and an open dock in the rear for five trucks.

For more information, contact:

Clay Taylor, ALC

Darby Craddock

863-648-1528

For complete listing and full brochure, click here.

Annual CBC Saunders Real Estate BBQ Event Hosts CBC Corporate Executives, Florida Brokers, Unveiling of Commissioned Painting Series

2011-11-21T11:53:00.000-05:00

(l-r) Mike McKosky, InArt Santa Fe Gallery;

David Escudero, Artist;Dean Saunders, ALC,

CBC Saunders Real Estate

The 7^th annual 2011 Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate BBQ was held in the locally famous antique barn of Wanda and Leland Young in Alturas, FL. The company hosted a pre-event “meet and greet” for Coldwell Banker Commercial corporate executives and Florida CBC brokers. Obie Walli, executive management and Coldwell Banker Commercial Vice President of Operations, attended from Parsippany, New Jersey, and represented the CBC corporate team. Seventeen Florida CBC brokers and agents traveled from as far as Jacksonville to attend the meet and greet portion of the event.

This year’s event included the newly formed commercial real estate firm, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty. CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty launched in the first quarter of 2011 as the only commercial real estate firm in Polk County with a national and global presence. Since 2006, CBC Saunders Real Estate remains the only land brokerage in the county with a national and global presence.

In attendance were several county commissioners, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, and other elected officials.

The highlight of the event was the annual unveiling of the next in a series of paintings commissioned by Saunders each year. This was a special unveiling as it marked a series theme change to The Saunders Collection, Natural Lands of Florida. Last year’s painting concluded six years of the “Wildlife Series” all by well-known wildlife artist Thomas Brooks (www.thomasbrooks.com). This year starts the new “Agricultural Series” by known artist David Escudero (InArtSantaFeGallery) who came from Santa Fe, New Mexico to attend the event. Mike McKosky, the artist’s representative and gallery owner attended with Escudero.

Richard Dempsey Elected as Florida REALTORS® District 10 Vice President

2011-11-14T10:46:00.000-05:00

Richard Dempsey, ALC, REALTOR®, and sales associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (CBCSRE) for more than 11 years, has been elected to serve as the 2012 District 10 Vice President of Florida REALTORS®. As one of the named vice presidents for the 13 districts in the state of Florida, the announcement was made by FR (Florida REALTORS®), headquartered in Orlando, FL and is the Florida state chapter of NAR (the National Association of REALTORS®).

Richard specializes in large acreage tracts, citrus groves, and development properties. Beginning in 1984 as an appraiser for the Polk County Property Appraiser’s Office and thirteen years as a state certified general appraiser with an agricultural lender appraising a wide variety of properties, his experience includes small residential tracts up to 25,000-acre groves, along with various types of commercial properties all over the state. Having sales and appraisal experience throughout Florida, Dempsey is knowledgeable about the diverse aspects of today’s real estate market.

Richard has received numerous industry awards for outstanding sales in real estate, including twice in the top 25 worldwide among all associates in the Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) affiliate network and top #2 rank in the region for sales performance by FGCAR (Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of REALTORS®), among others.

Dempsey is a Lakeland native and served as the 2010 President of the Lakeland Association of REALTORS® (LAR). He has been a member of the LAR Board of Directors since February 2007. He has also served as LAR Treasurer, Secretary, and is past Chairman of the LAR Commercial Investment Division. In addition, he has served on the corporate Coldwell Banker Commercial technology council.

Jeff Cusson Earns Distinguished CCIM Real Estate Designation

2011-11-11T10:36:00.011-05:00

Jeff Cusson, CCIM, is to be congratulated for earning the distinguished CCIM real estate designation! . He is a licensed real estate sales associate affiliated with Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, a real estate brokerage firm specializing in large land transactions throughout the state of Florida. The Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation is awarded by the CCIM Institute to those who successfully complete a designation curriculum that covers ethics, interest-based negotiation, financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, and investment analysis for commercial investment real estate. In addition, candidates are required to complete a portfolio demonstrating the depth of commercial real estate experience and to complete a comprehensive examination.

Jeff is a 40-year resident of Vero Beach, Florida and serves real estate clients throughout Florida’s Treasure Coast. His real estate specialization includes agricultural, transition, industrial, and general commercial real estate properties. He is a University of Florida graduate and received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture/Fruit Crops. In addition, he holds the Master of Science degree in Business/Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida, where he was honored as an inductee into Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.

Polk County, Florida, 30-Acre Certified Organic Hamlins Grove Sells for $130,000 by CBC Saunders Real Estate

2011-11-07T11:21:00.003-05:00

Boggy Creek Grove is an Certified organic Hamlins orange grove and consists of 30 +/- acres that includes 18 +/- acres of Hamlins that are organic certified. The grove sold for $130,000.

The property sale was managed by sales associates Rick Rupp of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty and David Hitchcock, ALC and Clay Taylor, ALC of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate.

The grove will continue to be used as an organic citrus grove, however, with a future land that includes development of 1 unit to 5 acres, with possible 1 acre with clustering, the grove is a great balance for investment. The Property is located in Polk County, Florida and is close to Bartow, Winter Haven, and the proposed CSXIntermodal Rail Center, which may be a feature for future development.

For more information, contact:
Rick Rupp; David Hitchcock, ALC; or Clay Taylor, ALC
863-648-1528

South Florida Farm in Fertile Ag Reserve Area Sells for $3.075 Million

2011-11-03T11:12:00.002-04:00

The South Florida 112 +/- acre row crop farm and vegetable packing property recently sold for $3.075 Million by ColdwellBanker Commercial Saunders Real Estate. The farm is located in the fertile Ag Reserve area of Unincorporated Palm Beach County and was a bank-owned property. The CBCSRE licensed real estate sales associate who handled the deal was David Goodlett.

The farm boasts approximately 100 acres of vegetable farm (pepper and tomatoes), along with additional workshops, covered entrance areas, sheds, shop bays, and storage buildings. The REO property was a sound investment due to the fertile agricultural location. The farm is located west of Boynton Beach and will continue its original use as a row crop farm and for vegetable packing.

For more information, please contact:
David Goodlett
Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate
863-648-1528

Phil Leary, AICP, Joins CBC Saunders Real Estate

2011-10-31T12:27:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Phil Leary, AICP, to CBC Saunders Real Estate as a Licensed Real Estate Associate.

Phil comes to the company with thirty years of experience in public policy, planning, education, environmental, health care, and working for local and state governments and the private sector. He remains president of Leary Governmental Affairs Consultants, Inc., where he represents public and private sector clients on legislative, policy, environmental permitting, agriculture, planning/zoning and land use issues at local, state, and federal government levels.

Formerly he was Director of Government and Community Affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and was Planning and Development Director for Clay County and Putnam County, as well as St. Johns River Water Management District.

Phil obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, with Certificate Minor in Environmental Studies from the University of Florida. He completed post graduate work in public administration, policy, and planning at the University of North Florida. He resides in Palatka, FL

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Florida and American Planning Associations, Florida and American Farm Bureau Federations, Florida Forestry Association, University of Florida Alumni Association, Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists, and the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.

Sold: Florida Lions Foundation Tiger Lake Camp in Lake Wales, Sells for $1.515 Mil

2011-10-26T14:19:00.001-04:00

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (CBCSRE) in Lakeland, FL, announces the recent sale of the Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind Tiger Lake Camp located in Lake Wales, Florida and is 47.64 +/- Acres. The Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit organization.

The property sale was managed by sales associates David Hitchcock, ALC and Clay Taylor, ALC of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate and Greg Smith of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty.

The camp is a beautiful lakefront property located on Tiger Lake and is a fully-equipped overnight guest camp that is inclusive (largely ADA accessible). The camp has a current bed capacity of 110, which can be expanded to 190 with a different set-up. The property has approximately 39,000 SF of primary building space that includes cabins, assembly hall, office, laundry, chapel, health center, craft hall, and residential support areas. The lakefront area where the primary camp is located is 16.4 +/- acres of the property. Adjoining the primary camp site are 31.2 +/- additional acres that are wooded.

The new owners will be continuing to use the property as a camp.

For more information, please contact the sales associates at 863-648-1528,

Welcome Benjamin Gibson to CBC Saunders Real Estate

2011-10-20T13:07:00.000-04:00

Ben Gibson has recently joined Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate in Lakeland, FL. He is a Licensed Real Estate Associate and REALTOR, originally from Wauchula. With strong family ties to Lakeland, his grandfather, Horace Gibson, was a past mayor of Lakeland and also owned the Royal Crown Bottling plant. Bob Gibson, Ben's father, grew up in Lakeland and was a past director of field representatives for Florida Citrus Mutual.

Being a 5^th generation Floridian, Ben’s comes from a family that has a long history supporting Florida agriculture. His great grandfather, both grandfathers, and father were all citrus growers.

He is a long-time licensed real estate associate since 1995 and a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser No. 1740 since 1993, he has over 26 years of experience in appraising agricultural properties. Ben’s real estate specialties include farmland, ranches, citrus groves, packinghouses, and various specialty operations, such as blueberries and dairies.

Ben obtained a BS degree in Fruit Crops (citrus) from the University of Florida and for years he worked as an assistant vice president with Farm Credit of Florida. Responsibilities included originating new loans, special asset management (problem loans) and appraisals. During his appraisal career, he completed appraisals on a wide variety of land types, such as ranches, professional offices, residential developments, citrus groves, warehouses, irrigated farmland, industrial buildings, conservation easements, packinghouses, and phosphate mining operations.

Ben is active on the Citrus Advisory Board of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service for Hardee, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. He is a member of the Florida Farm Bureau, the Florida Association of REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS®, and the Heartland Association of REALTORS®.

Ocala Golden Properties - 10 Upscale Properties For Sale

2011-10-14T12:37:00.007-04:00

Ocala Golden Properties brings to you ten extraordinary property offerings. These properties represent an unprecedented and rare opportunity to obtain an upscale community of properties, in one geographic location, that are ready for development. This area is known for its regional history, tradition, and importance to the surrounding communities.

Each property has its own unique features and vision for the future. The suite of properties surrounds the nationally-recognized, exclusive, and championship Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club, and the Golden Hills community itself. The Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club plays through some of the most alluring scenic
landscapes and is known as the highest elevation in Marion County.

Investment into the development of these properties offers stability of reputation and a known brand identity of the Golden Hills area and club. Rare and unique, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

All sites are individually priced and can be purchased for a bulk price. Find the Ocala property for you on this list or review the 28-page glossy magazine featuring each Ocala property individually. If you would like a printed magazine sent to you, please call or email to request one.

Visit www.ocalaproperties.info for details.

For more information, contact:

David Hitchcock, ALC

352-364-0071
land@ocalaproperties.info

Official Ribbon Cutting Ushers in New Commercial Real Estate Firm in Polk County: CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty

2011-10-12T16:11:00.001-04:00

The official ribbon cutting event was recently held in Lakeland, FL for the newly-formed commercial real estate firm, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler, LLC.

Conducted by the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce officials, the ribbon cutting is the event that welcomes new businesses into the Chamber membership and into the area’s business community. Attending were Chamber board members, Chamber executive staff, as well as Lakeland’s Mayor, Gow Fields, who did the cutting honors.

“We are proud to have such a talented team of real estate professionals as a partner with the Chamber,” said Kathleen Munson, President, Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce.

The event was held in the Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty offices in downtown Lakeland across from Munn Park, where the company resides with its sister company, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, a land real estate brokerage firm.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler formed earlier this year and brings to Polk County the expertise and leadership of three of Central Florida’s power brokers. Gary Ralston, SIOR, CPM, CRE, SCLS, (retail and commercial real estate authority in Central Florida); R. Todd Dantzler, CCIM, County Commissioner (commercial property and land use expertise in Polk County and Central Florida); and Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM (former Florida legislator, Florida land and conservation easement authority) are all known for their unique contributions to clients and the real estate industry. Together they represent over 70 years of collective expertise in commercial and land real estate.

About Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY

Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY (CBCSRD), located in Lakeland, Florida, is Polk County’s premier commercial real estate firm. CBCSRD is one of only two brokerages in Polk County with a local presence that offers national and global branding. The other, a sister company CBC Saunders Real Estate, is a land real estate brokerage.

Commercial real estate services include, site selection, disposition, leasing, property management, real estate counseling services, acquisition, portfolio assortment plan, asset management, recapitalization, and development. For more information, please visit www.SRDcommercial.com.

Preserving Everglades Headwaters in Central Florida

2011-09-09T16:25:00.000-04:00

Printed in the Orlando Sentinel on September 4, 2011, is a great article on conservation easements relative to saving Everglades headwaters. The reporter, Kevin Spears, drove around the ranch with Dean Saunders and others to create this informative article.

Dean is quoted in the article and also is interviewed in the video to explain the results that conservation easements can provide for the Everglades and Central Florida.

Article:

Orlando Sentinel: Feds step up push to preserve Everglades headwaters in Central Florida

Video:

Saving Everglades Headwaters
Federal officials bring big dollars to buy vast landscapes between Orlando and the Everglades, protecting water and wildlife

Sold: Polk County Frostproof Commercial Property Sells for $70,000

2011-08-24T10:50:00.001-04:00

Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY (Commercial) of Lakeland, FL, sister company to Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (Land), announces the sale of 14 +/- acres of commercial land with storage building. The property, located in Frostproof, FL is near the Frostproof High School and is an excellent site for a variety of uses.

The Zoffay Grove Company sold the property to Family Life Ministries of Frostproof for $70,000. Family Life Ministries will use the property to build a church facility.

Greg Smith, Realtor® and Sales Associate, handled the transaction. Greg specializes in multi-family and mobile home properties, as well as sales and leasing for commercial land and buildings. For more information, please contact Greg Smith at greg@SRDcommercial.com.

About Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY

For more information, please visit www.SRDcommercial.com.

Announcing a New Commercial Real Estate Firm in Polk County, Florida: CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty

2011-08-15T14:25:00.001-04:00

(L-R: Gary Ralston, Todd Dantzler, Dean Saunders)

An additional venture for Dean Saunders is announced! Along with the CBC Saunders Real Estate land brokerage, a new approach to commercial real estate becomes a reality in the formation of this Central Florida real estate firm, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler, LLC. The company brings to Polk County an approach that is consistent with classic real estate feasibility in commercial real estate and unites three of Central Florida’s power brokers.

Gary Ralston, SIOR, CPM, CRE, SCLS, (retail and commercial real estate authority in Central Florida); R. Todd Dantzler, CCIM, County Commissioner (commercial property and land use expertise in Polk County and Central Florida); and Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM (former Florida legislator, land and conservation easement authority), offer clients a comprehensive range of real estate services based upon their unique contributions to the real estate industry. The real estate power team represents over 70 years of collective expertise in commercial and land real estate.

Saunders, well-known in Florida and in the real estate industry as an authority on land and conservation easements, has owned and operated Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (CBCSRE) a land brokerage, since 1996. CBCSRE has transacted nearly $1 Billion in sales from 1996 to 2010 and over $750 Million in sales from 2004 to 2010. By joining this new company as a second business and partnering with Ralston and Dantzler, Saunders expands market options and services to his land clients, many of whom have interests in both land and commercial real estate.

“Our business model has always been to deliver more than expected to our clients. It is all about our clients. By adding top-notch commercial real estate services and bringing on board well-known brokers with proven expertise, we can provide services to individual land and commercial clients, as well as clients who are involved in both real estate markets,” said Saunders.

Ralston is the second most accredited real estate professional in the nation. As former president and board member of Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc. (NYSE:NNN), the industry leader in single-tenant corporate net-leased real estate, he guided the company’s growth from less than $15 million in real estate assets to nearly $1.5 billion. He is an instructor at the CCIM Institute, the ICSC University of Shopping Centers at Wharton, the ICSC Executive Learning series, and RECon Academy and holds a masters degree Real Estate and Construction Management.

“We are experienced certified commercial real estate experts. We apply our real-time market knowledge, attention to every detail, and ability to negotiate aggressively to help our clients navigate complex commercial real estate transactions and to achieve excellent results for them,” said Ralston.

Dantzler, active in East Polk County real estate for over 27 years, offers clients his extensive experience in commercial property and land use in the Lakeland, Winter Haven metro, and surrounding areas. He serves on a number of state-wide, regional, and local real estate industry and community boards of directors and committees.

"We are building the finest, most comprehensive, and well-connected commercial real estate company in Polk County to service clients in Central Florida,” noted Dantzler.

Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY (CBCSRD Realty) is Polk County’s premier commercial real estate firm. CBCSRD Realty is the only Polk County commercial real estate brokerage with expertise in the local real estate market that is also a national brand, has a national presence, and offers global resources. The CBCSRD Realty team knows the fluctuating market and has an intimate knowledge of Polk County properties. With the global Coldwell Banker Commercial brand, they can reach out nationally or globally on behalf of their clients.

Both companies, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (land real estate brokerage) and Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty, LLC (commercial real estate brokerage) are located in the same space in downtown Lakeland, FL.

CBC Saunders Real Estate
CBC SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTLZER REALTY

114 North Tennessee Ave., 3^rd Floor

Lakeland, FL 33801

For full biographies and additional information, please visit: www.srdcommercial.com.

Sold: 56 +/- Acres Sold in Plant City, Florida by CBC Saunders Real Estate

2011-08-08T15:27:00.000-04:00

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (CBCSRE) in Lakeland, FL, announces the recent sale of a 54 +/- acre parcel and two homesites, each over one acre. Located in Plant City, FL, Hillsborough County, the property was sold by BB&T Corporation to Haney Family Holdings, LLC for a total of $429,000. The CBCSRE licensed real estate sales associate who handled the deal was Rick Rupp, Realtor® and Sales Associate.

The buyer currently owns acreage adjacent to the 54 +/- acre parcel and will incorporate the parcel into their cattle grazing operation. To the south are the two homesites purchased that will be grazed until they are sold for homesite development.

Rupp appreciates the opportunity to work with clients with any type of commercial property but has specialization in industrial properties and vacant land of all types including agricultural, pasture, recreational and transitional uses.

For more information, Rupp can be contacted at 863-648-1528 or rick@saundersrealestate.com.

Lakeland’s Florida Department of Citrus Building, Polk County Landmark, Sells for $1.2 Mil by CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty

2011-07-21T16:12:00.005-04:00

Polk County’s landmark Florida Department of Citrus building sells to TLC Family Church, Inc. by Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZER REALTY of Lakeland, FL. The Lakeland building sold for $1,275,000 by Kyle Vreeland, Realtor® and sales associate, who handled the deal.

The Florida Department of Citrus building was built in the 1950s. Over the years, the building became a recognized landmark on East Memorial Blvd. in Lakeland, FL, and served the citrus industry for the entire state for over 50 years at that location. In February 2010, the department moved to newer quarters at the Bob Crawford Agriculture Center in Bartow, where it continues to serve the Florida citrus industry today.

For the TLC Family Church, the facility amenities will be a good fit for continued growth of the congregation. Move-in date is not yet set, pending improvements underway.

Vreeland is an authority on retail properties in Polk County, including restaurants (NAICS 722). He also leads the company’s consulting practice in the areas of building analysis and space planning, as well as development feasibility, including architecture and construction. For more information, please contact Kyle Vreeland at kyle@SRDcommercial.com.

About Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY

Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY (CBCSRD), located in Lakeland, Florida, is Polk County’s premier commercial real estate firm. CBCSRD is the only Polk County commercial real estate brokerage with expertise in the local commercial real estate market that is also a national brand, has a national presence, and offers global resources.

For more information, please visit www.SRDcommercial.com.

Sold: 164 +/- Acre Producing Citrus Grove in South Polk County Sells for $1.2 Mil

2011-07-10T09:00:00.001-04:00

CBC Saunders Real Estate announces the sale of 164 +/- acres in Bowling Green, FL. Located in South Polk County, the property is currently a producing citrus grove. It was on the market for approximately 15 months and sold for $1,215,000.

John Evans, Realtor®, represented the seller. The new owners of the grove will continue citrus production. The grove’s production numbers are expected to increase exponentially over the next few years from the 128 +/- acres of Hamlins, 20 +/- acres Valencias, and 16 +/- acres Sunburst.

“The citrus grove market is very active today, partly because the price of fruit has gone up. People are looking for good producing groves, as well as groves that are dilapidated and poised for a rehab, where they can get a bargain price. Groves in the path of progress are even more lucrative because one can make money from the citrus production today, but be ready for development options in the future,” Evans added.

John Evans can be contacted at 863-648-1528 or john@saundersrealestate.com.

Sold: 2,283 +/- Acres Sold in Two Transactions, Two Florida Counties, for Nearly $10M Sold by CBC Saunders Real Estate

2011-07-07T09:34:00.002-04:00

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate recently closed two transactions of 2,283 +/- total acres in the two Florida counties of Indian River and Okeechobee. Representing nearly $10M in cash transactions by buyers, the ranch and grove sales show that the land market is becoming more active.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate associates who handled the 1992 +/- acre ranch deal in Okeechobee County are Jeff Cusson and Richard Dempsey, ALC. Real Estate Associate Jeff Cusson handled the Vero Beach Ranchette deal in Indian River County.

Richard Dempsey, ALC

Jeff Cusson

1992 +/- Acre Ranch - Okeechobee County, Florida

At 1992 +/- acres, an Okeechobee County ranch recently sold for $8,172,000. The transaction was a cash deal for investment and family retreat. The property sale Included over a mile of frontage on US 98, a 3,500 SF home, guest home, stables and various personal property.

Vero Beach Ranchette – Indian River County, Florida

In Vero Beach, 291 +/- acres on 82nd Ave. sold for $1.6M. It was formerly a citrus grove and is zoned one unit per five acres with 2000 ft. of frontage on Ranch Road (82nd Ave). This also was a cash purchase for an investment and future family use.

For more information, please call Jeff or Richard at 863-648-1528!

Sold: Two Lots in Hamic Estates, Dunnellon Florida

2011-07-04T12:42:00.003-04:00

Recently sold are two lots located in Dunnellon, Florida in the Hamic Estates subdivision. For more information, please contact the sales associates who handled the deal:

Clay Taylor, ALC, Licensed Real Estate Associate

and David Hitchcock, Licensed Real Estate Associate

863-648-1528

www.saundersrealestate.com

CBC Saunders Real Estate Relocates Offices to Downtown Lakeland, FL

2011-07-01T10:44:00.004-04:00

CBC Saunders Real Estate recently relocated offices to the downtown Lakeland area from the southside of Lakeland.

The new offices are located on the third floor in the BB&T Bank building across from Munn Park.

Munn park is in the center of the city and the center of activity for downtown businesses. Close to the Lakeland antique and art district for shopping, the location also offers great restaurants and coffee shops.

The new address is:
114 Tennessee Avenue, 3rd Floor
Lakeland, FL 33901
863-648-1528

The phone number remains the same. Stop by!

Sold: St. Mary's Riverfront Property, North Florida

2011-06-29T16:38:00.003-04:00

Recently sold are 70+/- beautiful and natural north Florida acres with 2,400+/- feet of frontage along the St. Marys River.

There is a 3 bedroom/2 bath 1,576 SF home. The wood frame house, built in 1987, includes a full kitchen with appliances, garden bath with whirlpool tub, pine floors, and double paned windows offering spectacular views. There are also 4 sheds on the property.

Abundant wildlife – including southern bald eagles, swallow tail kites, wading birds, Sherman fox squirrel, Florida black bear, and alligator snapping turtles.

The property has a conservation easement on it which allows the owner to retain private ownership while permanently conserving the wildlife habitat by limiting otherwise permissible activities.

Located less than 30 miles west of downtown Jacksonville, this secluded site offers many opportunities to enjoy nature while investing in preservation.

For more information, contact:
Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM, Licensed Real Estate Broker
863-648-1528

For Sale: Howie-in-the-Hills Commercial Land in Central Florida Resort Area

2011-06-26T14:00:00.000-04:00

This parcel is 28.68+/- acres of vacant land for office and retail in a planned development near Orlando!

It is part of the 378-acre planned development called “Reserve at Howey-in-the-Hills," where plans have been developed for 163,000 SF of retail and office space.

All utilities are available, with electricity provided by Progress Energy. Zoning is VMU (Village Mixed Use). The property has 930+/- feet of road frontage on State Road 19 and a 4” well.

Howey-in-the-Hills is the home of the well-known Mission Inn Resort and Club.

See listing details and flyer about Howie-in-the-Hills Commercial Land.

For more information, contact:
David Hitchcock, Licensed Real Estate Associate
863-648-1528
www.saundersrealestate.com

For Sale: Gum Lake Acreage, Lake Alfred Florida 288.30 +/- Lakefront Acres

2011-06-23T11:15:00.000-04:00

This property is the perfect location for a residential development!

Included in the 288.30+/- acres, is 2,800+/- feet frontage on Gum Lake. This property also has 2,500+/- feet frontage on CR 557.

At present this is great pasture land.

The property is fenced and cross-fenced. Future Land Use is Development, 1 unit to 5 acres. Great for a Lakefront Development Opportunity!

See listing details and flyer for Gum Lake Acreage.

For more information, contact:
Chad Kennedy, Licensed Real Estate Associate
Trent Saunders, Licensed Real Estate Associate

For Sale: North Winter Haven Florida Commercial Land

2011-06-20T09:15:00.000-04:00

Here is a great location for commercial and retail development, hotel, restaurant, medical, convenience store, and other projects!

With 8.8+/- acres of vacant land on US Highway 17 in Winter Haven, Florida, you have a high traffic area with 425+/- feet frontage on US Highway 17 and 1,025 +/- feet frontage on Brigham Road.

The parcel is zoned C-3 (Commercial and Residential). Utilities and water provided by the City of Winter Haven. This is an excellent commercial investment!

See listing details and flyer for Winter Haven Commercial Property.

For more information, contact:
Clay Taylor, ALC, Licensed Real Estate Associate
David Hitchcock, Licensed Real Estate Associate
863-648-1528
www.saundersrealestate.com

Sold: Water Ridge Lot in Central Florida, Lakefront, Lakeview, More Available!

2011-06-17T13:00:00.005-04:00

Recently sold is one of the Water Ridge development lots with more Lakefront and Lake View Lots available. The development is located Auburndale, FL, Central Florida.

Lot sizes are approximately a quarter of an acre.

The upscale, waterfront development includes a clubhouse with an infinity pool and spa, private boat ramps and docks, walking trails, lakeside community parks, and tennis courts. Enjoy access to three Auburndale lakes for water sports and fishing (Lake Van, Lake Medora, & Lake Alfred).

Centrally located between Tampa and Orlando, the development is a thirty +/- minute drive to Disney World, Tampa’s professional sports teams, and two international airports.

View listing details and flyer for the remaining lots at the Water Ridge Development

For more information, contact:
Terry Flynn, Licensed Real Estate Associate
Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM, Licensed Real Estate Broker
863-648-1528

For Sale: Owens Pond Acreage Lakefront Homesite, Eustis Florida 20.5 +/- Acres - Bank Owned!

2011-06-14T13:00:00.001-04:00

This bank-owned, Central Florida lakefront parcel has beautiful oaks and native grasses that are the perfect backdrop for this terrific lakefront homesite!

The property has 1,000 ft of lake frontage on Owens Pond. Zoned agricultural, the environment is also excellent for a fern farm.

The 20.5 +/- acres are located on SR 44 in Eustis, Florida and only 35 miles to Atlantic Beaches and an easy driving distance to Deland and Eustis!

Owens Pond Acreage Listing Details and Flyer

For more information, contact:

David Hitchcock, Licensed Real Estate Associate

863-648-1528

For Sale: 450-Acre Ranch and Grove in Ft. Meade Florida, Excellent for 5-Acre Tract Development

2011-06-11T13:00:00.002-04:00

Singletary Ranch and Grove offers 450+/- acres of pasture and grove near Fort Meade, Florida!

Ideal for farming, citrus grove, pasture, homesite, hunting, or development, there is approximately one mile of frontage on Singletary Road.

Included is a 31 +/- acre citrus grove of Hamlins on Swingle root stock and microjet irrigation. The property is fenced and has one 12” well and one 10” well. A one-acre pond is on the property.

This is an excellent location for a 5 acre tract development.

For all details and flyer for Singletary Road Ranch and Grove,

please click for listing information.

For more information, please contact:

John Evans, Licensed Real Estate Associate

or David Hitchcock, Licensed Real Estate Associate

863-648-1528

For Sale: 320 Acres in Umatilla Central Florida - Ideal for Blueberry Farming, Ferns, Row Crops and More!

2011-06-08T13:00:00.000-04:00

Located in the southeast side of Umatilla, Florida, is this beautiful 320 +/- acre property. With lakes, majestic Oaks, and open pasture, this is a great parcel for residential development, pasture, or farming!

The property contains scattered oaks, hammocks, mixed uplands, wetlands, water bodies, and pasture.

You will find 3,400+/- feet road frontage on Church Street and 1,260+/- feet on Mills Street. The property also has 600 +/- feet of lake frontage on a 21-acre lake. T here are also two smaller lakes on the property.

Zoning is RPUD and there are four 10” wells and one 12” well.

This property is ideal for blueberry farming, ferns, row crops, and other types of farming. A great place for horses!

Click here for the Umatilla Investment property listing details and the flyer.

For more information, contact:
David Hitchcock, Licensed Real Estate Associate
863-648-1528

Sold for Over $2M! 170-Acre Lakeland Florida Hunting Estate Property Sold by CBC Saunders Real Estate

2011-06-05T13:00:00.003-04:00

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate announces the recent sale of a 170-acre Hunting Estate property located in North Lakeland, Florida.

The seller is Bobby Moore and the buyer is Bruce McMahan. The property sold for $2,250,000 and was on the market for approximately 18 months.

The deal was put together by CBC Saunders Real Estate‘s Clay Taylor, ALC and David Hitchcock, both representing the seller. The buyer was represented by Ninoska Fabbri of Island Insiders.

The property is known as a great hunting site and has an abundance of wild turkey and deer. There are five food plots and five hunting houses with roofs for the hunter sportsman.

The estate includes a 2005 builder’s custom 5-bedroom, 7,560 SF executive home with 3-car garage, 4 acres of pasture, and the rest in wooded acres. The home offers a plethora of upscale amenities, such as hand carved fireplace, two laundry rooms, seven bathrooms, game room, bars, and more. All furniture was included in the sale.