CID of the Lakeland Association of Realtors® Sponsored by CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty

February 22nd, 2012

Dr. James Farrell, assistant professor of economics and finance at Florida Southern College was the key speaker at the February Commercial Industrial Division (CID) monthly meeting in Lakeland Florida. The CID is an arm of the Lakeland Association of Realtors® for member commercial Realtors®.

Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY (CBCSRD), a sister company to Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate in Lakeland, FL, was the February luncheon meeting sponsor. “The lunch, speaker, and promotion of the event were sponsored by CBCSRD and the event experienced the largest attendance in several years,” said the 2012 Chairman of CID, Greg Smith, who is a sales associate with CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty, the sponsoring company.

To highlight one of CBCSRD’s premier listings, the luncheon was held at the former Watkins Motor Lines/FedEx building in north Lakeland. This corporatecampus served dual purpose as the event venue and as a listing preview and tour for attendees.

For more information on the CID Lakeland meetings, contact:
Greg Smith, 2012 CID Chairman
CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty

For more information on the 1006 Griffin Road Corporate Campus listing, contact:
Clay Taylor, ALC or David Hitchock, ALC
CBC Saunders Real Estate

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National Tenant Pet Supermarket Brought to Winter Haven, Florida

February 9th, 2012

Darby Craddock is a sales associate and Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY (CBCSRD) of Lakeland, FL. She has completed a long-term lease to bring the national brand, Pet Supermarket to Winter Haven, FL. This will be the first store in Winter Haven and the third store in Polk County.

The 7,200 SF retail lease will be located in the building formerly occupied by a Christian bookstore in Winter Haven.

Craddock, a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC.org), recently attended the ICSC conference held in Orlando and piqued the interest of the Pet Supermarket officials, who had interest in locating to the Winter Haven area. Craddock’s knowledge of the Winter Haven and east Polk County markets was instrumental in approaching the building owner on behalf of Pet Supermarket and over time, successfully negotiating.

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Top Producers and $107.2 MM Year-end 2011 Total Announced

February 4th, 2012

Announcing the year-end total gross dollar transactions for 2011, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate looks forward to 2012.

The $107.2 MM year-end total represents 79 transactions, of which 95% were land properties. A total of 22,771 acres were sold by CBCSRE real estate brokers and agents in 2011.

The top producing CBCSRE licensed real estate brokers and sales associates for 2011 are as follows:

Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM $49.148 MM

Richard Dempsey, ALC $ 7.324 MM

Ben Gibson $ 7.135 MM

Jeff Cusson, CCIM $ 5.748 MM

David Goodlett $ 4.400 MM

Team ClayTaylor, ALC-David Hitchock, ALC $ 8,106 MM

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349 +/- Acre Myakka City Ranch and Recreational Tract Sells for $1.255 Mil by CBC Saunders Real Estate

February 1st, 2012

The recent closing of the 349.23 +/- acre ranch property in Myakka City was handled by CBCSRE sales agent, Benjamin Gibson. The property sold for $1,255,700

This property is ready for serious farming, as the land is highly improved. Currently a ranching operation, the land is used for cattle grazing. The parcel is located east of Myakka City and is an excellent hunting and recreational tract.

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2011 Realtor® of the Year Award Presented to Richard Dempsey, ALC, By the Lakeland Association of Realtors®

January 11th, 2012

The Lakeland Association of Realtors® (LAR) recently presented to Richard Dempsey, ALC, the Realtor of the Year award. Richard Dempsey is Realtor®, and sales associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Esta te (CBC SRE) in Lakeland, FL.

The 2011 Realtor® of the Year award is the highest honor given to any LAR member. It recognizes members who are active in the association and who inspires 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.

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“Old Florida” Crescent Lake Property Closes for $8.35MM

December 21st, 2011

Sold is the 1,126 +/- acres Crescent Lake property in Putman County. The property is rare and unique “old Florida” natural lands that are accessible by land, air, and sea.

The CBCSRE licensed real estate sales associates who handled the deal were John Evans and Richard Dempsey, ALC. The property was on the market for a little over a year and was co-brokered with the Charles Skinner Company.

The property has nearly 1.5 miles of contiguous lake frontage with an executive main lodge, guest house, horse barn, sheds, stocked ponds, a DOT-approved grass airstrip, and access to the St. Johns River via Crescent Lake. Historically, the property has been used as a recreational retreat, tree farming (oaks, magnolias, cypress, etc…), agriculture operations, entertainment, hunting, fishing, and more. With an interior road system, DOT-approved grass airstrip, and access to the St. Johns River waterway that flows into the Atlantic Ocean, the property boasts a rare mix of natural features.

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Jonathan Barreras Joins CBCSRE as Business Information Systems Analyst

December 16th, 2011

Jonathan Barreras, CBC Saunders Real Estate, Lakeland Florida

Jonathan Barreras, Business Information Systems Analyst

Welcome Jonathan Barreras, who recently joined Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty in Lakeland, Florida, as Business Information Systems Analyst.

Providing IT services for both companies, Jonathan is responsible for the information technology systems, database management, technical projects, and website projects. He has 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.

He 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.

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

December 15th, 2011

Ben Gibson, Florida Realtor, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate

Benjiman Gibson, Realtor, Sales Associate, CBC Saunders Real Estate

A large ranch of 1679.8 +/- acres of farm and ranch property in

Manatee County recently sold for $5,879,300. The CBCSRE licensed real estate sales associate who handled the deal was Benjamin Gibson.

This vast acreage is used for a variety of operations and the new owners will continue farming, cattle operations, and recreation on the property.

There are 558 +/- net acres of permitted farmland with an additional 181 +/- acres of bedded citrus land that includes ponds and a creek. The ranch 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.

The property is located east of Myakka City in eastern Manatee County.

Florida Ranch Land, CBC Saunders Real Estate, Lakeland, FL

Manatee County Farm & Ranch, CBC Saunders Real Estate

More more information, contact: Benjamin Gibson

Tags: Ben Gibson, farm, Manatee, Ranch, sold
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Industrial Property for Sale or Lease, 4 Structures, Bartow Florida

December 13th, 2011

Four buildings with substantial road frontage, and a lot size of 8.02 +/- acres, this parcel is located on 3505 SR 60 East, in Bartow, FL.

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

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Ralston Dantzler Realt y, click here…

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$2.5 Mil Closing of The Verandas of Winter Park Condominiums and Villa Palms Apartments of Tampa, Florida

December 11th, 2011

Gary Ralston, CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty, Lakeland, FL

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

Greg Smith, CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty, Lakeland, FL

Greg Smith, Realtor®, Sales Associate

Sold by Coldwell Banker Commercial SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTZLER REALTY of Lakeland, FL, the sale of The Verandas of Winter Park and The Villa Palms Apartments in Tampa, FL, totaled $2.5 Mil.

The Verandas of Winter Park is located at 200 E. Canton Ave. in Winter Park, Florida. It consists of a three-story residential condominium building (shell) containing six dwelling units, ranging in size from 2,759 to 3,546 SF of heated living area. Large parking area is underground with 16 parking spaces and 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. The buildings include 68 apartment units in eight 1-story buildings and four 2-story buildings. 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.

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

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