They are sites 8 and 9 of an 11-property suite located in Ocala, Florida horse country.One is adjacent to Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club, a premier Ocala location and the other is only three miles from the Ocala International Airport.

The parcels are a part of an 11-property set of tracts that are individually priced, in close proximity to each other, and are generally residential with some commercial uses. They are surrounded by the nationally-recognized, exclusive, and championship Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club, and the Golden Hills community itself.

The CBCSRE licensed real estate associates who handled the deal are Clay Taylor, ALC and David Hitchcock, ALC.

The properties were co-brokered with Nick Nicholson of Coldwell Banker Commercial BENCHMARK, located in Jacksonville, Florida. The buyer was represented by Joan Pletcher of Joan Pletcher Realty located in Ocala.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manatee County Farm & Ranch, CBC Saunders Real Estate

More more information, contact: Benjamin Gibson

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

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

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.

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®

Located on 295 Berkley Road (Co Rd 655) between Anarece Ave. and Marjorie Ave. in Auburndale, FL, this commercial vacant land consists of 1.46 +/- acres.

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!

See all commercial listings for CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty

For more information, contact:

]]> http://www.saundersrealestate.com/2011/12/09/commercial-vacant-land-located-in-prime-retail-location-auburndale-florida/feed/ 0 http://www.saundersrealestate.com/2011/12/05/commercial-industrial-land-with-buildings-for-sale-lake-alfred-florida/ http://www.saundersrealestate.com/2011/12/05/commercial-industrial-land-with-buildings-for-sale-lake-alfred-florida/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:57:11 +0000 Linda Harrell http://www.saundersrealestate.com/?p=2855 Great commercial/industrial property has 1.77 +/- acres that includes three buildings and 10 parking spaces.  It is located on 215 Hainies Blvd. West in -Lake Alfred, Florida.

The muffler repair shop is 2,400 SF, the storage warehouse is 3,000 SF, and the office building is 2,400. Rental income available in complete listing materials.

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.

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

Economic forecasters will speak and a panel of Florida real estate professionals 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®….

Bartow Packing House: Turn-key Packing Operation Here is a turn-key, fully-equipped citrus packing facility that is capable of packing approximately 800,000 to 1,000,000 cartons (4/5 bushel) per fruit season. It is also appropriate for other crops. The bank-owned property is located in Bartow in Central Florida on 53.13 acres that has easy access to SR 60.

Structures &Buildings
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.

Central Commercial Location
Good business requires a central location and this property is only 35 miles to Tampa, 50 miles to Orlando, and 4.5 miles to or from the proposed CSX Facility in Winter Haven, FL. It is ready for you to step in and start business!

For more information, contact:
Clay Taylor, ALC
Darby Craddock
863-648-1528 

See complete listing and full brochure

Be sure to view our listings for commercial property for sale in Florida and Florida orange groves for sale.

(l-r) Mike McKosky, InArt Santa Fe Gallery; David Escudero, Artist; Dean Saunders, ALC, CBC Saunders Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate hosted their annual BBQ held in the locally famous antique barn of Wanda and Leland Young in Alturas, FL. For the first time, the company also 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.

Richard Dempsey, ALC

Congratulations go to Richard Dempsey, ALC, REALTOR®, and sales associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate. Richard has been elected to serve as the 2012 District 10 Vice President of Florida REALTORS®, the Florida chapter of the National Association of Realtors®. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, 13 vice presidents were named for the 13 districts in the state of Florida.

Richard has been associated with Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate for over eleven years and specializes in large acreage tracts, citrus groves, and development properties. Previously an appraiser for the Polk County Property Appraiser’s Office and then thirteen years as a state certified general appraiser with an agricultural lender appraising a wide variety of properties, Richard has strong experience in small residential tracts up to 25,000-acre groves and various types of commercial properties all over the state.

Earning numerous industry awards for outstanding sales in real estate, he has twice placed in the top 25 worldwide among all associates in the Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) affiliate network. He has also taken the top #2 rank in the region for sales performance by FGCAR (Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of REALTORS®), among many other awards.

Richard is very active in the real estate industry and has 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 is a 40-year resident of Vero Beach, Florida and serves real estate clients throughout Florida’s Treasure Coast. He specializes in agricultural, transition, industrial, and general commercial real estate.

He is a University of Florida graduate and received his 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. 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 CCIM designation distinguishes Jeff as an expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate, where he was required to 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. He also was required to complete a portfolio demonstrating the depth of his commercial real estate experience, along with successfully completed a comprehensive examination.

With approximately 100 acres of vegetable farm (pepper and tomatoes), workshops, covered entrance areas, sheds, shop bays, and storage buildings, the REO property was a good buy 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

Darby Bryan Craddock of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly with Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, a premiere land brokerage in Lakeland Florida, has joined Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty. The firm is a new commercial brokerage in Polk County and the only commercial firm with a local market presence that also offers a national and global brand.

Craddock has 15 years experience in real estate and specializes in commercial real estate sales and leasing for the company. She has an intimate knowledge of local markets founded upon four generations of real estate business. “I grew up on the real estate industry and am a 4^th-generation Floridian. My entire family has been active in real estate and development,” states Craddock. Prior to entering the commercial real estate industry, Craddock owned and managed a successful mortgage business in Tampa.

She has held leadership roles in local and regional organizations and is a member Realtor® at East Polk County Association of Realtors® (EPCAR). Craddock has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA.

Three of CCIM’s top Florida real estate brokers come together to form a new commercial real estate firm that is focusing on Polk County, Central Florida, and the entire state.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler, LLC  brings to Polk County a new approach in commercial real estate and unites three of Central Florida’s power brokers.

Gary Ralston, CCIM, SIOR, SRS, 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.

Both companies, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty, LLC are located in the same space in downtown Lakeland, FL.

CBC SAUNDERS RALSTON DANTLZER REALTY
114 North Tennessee Ave., 3^rd Floor
Lakeland, FL 33801
863-648-1528

Read the full press release here.

We had a recent closing of Boggy Creek Grove, an organic Certified Hamlins Citrus grove. Boggy Creek Grove consists of 30 +/- acres and 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 be used as an organic citrus grove. The  future land use includes development of 1 unit to 5 acres, with possible 1 acre with clustering. 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

He has thirty years of experience in public policy, planning, education, environmental, health care, and working for local and state governments and the private sector.

Phil will remain 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.

Previously, he served as 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.

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 handled the deal.

The camp is a full compound ready for business. The lakefront property is located on Tiger Lake has lodging for overnight guests. In addition, it is largely ADA accessible. The camp has a current bed capacity of 110, which can be expanded to 190 with a different set-up.

There is approximately 39,000 SF of primary building facilities that includes cabins, assembly hall, office, laundry, chapel, health center, craft hall, and residential support areas. The primary camp is on the lakefront 16.4 +/- acres of the property. Adjoining the primary camp site are 31.2 +/- additional acres that are wooded.

The sale was a great buy for someone who wants to step in and start business. The Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit organization and the new owners will be continuing to use the property as a camp.

 CBC Saunders Real Estate announces the recent closing of a high-producing grove located in Hendry County. The 2,156 +/- acres located east of LaBelle in Hendry County Florida sold 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.

He is originally from Wauchula and has generations of ties to Lakeland. His grandfather, Horace Gibson, was a past mayor of Lakeland and owned the Royal Crown Bottling plant. Ben’s father, Bob Gibson, was a past director of field representatives for Florida Citrus Mutual and grew up in Lakeland. Ben is 5^th generation Floridian with a long family history of participation in Florida agriculture, where his great grandfather, both grandfathers, and father were all citrus growers.

Ben is a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser No. 1740 since 1993 and has been a licensed real estate associate since 1995.

Along with over 26 years of experience in appraisals for agricultural properties, Ben’s real estate specialties include farmland, ranches, citrus groves, packinghouses, and various specialty operations, such as blueberries and dairies.

Ben graduated with a BS degree in Fruit Crops (citrus) from the University of Florida, and for nearly a decade, he worked as an assistant vice president with Farm Credit of Florida. His responsibilities were originating new loans, special asset management (problem loans) and appraisals.

He has completed appraisals on a wide genre 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®.

Ben resides in the Bradenton area and covers the Florida west coast and the Central Florida areas.

The pathway to conservation easements
is not always a straight line
but, more often than not,
is worth the trip.
[Dean Saunders, ALC]

Conservation easements are available to landowners for the permanent conservation of private lands in the United States and can be and effective and powerful tool. Conservation easement options have protected millions of acres of sensitive natural lands and wildlife habitats by keeping land in private hands, while offering public benefits.

The primary purpose of a conservation easement is to protect natural lands from specific development or land use through the rights of the landowner.

Those who own undeveloped land that is agriculatural, timberland, wildlife habitats, natural open space, and/or natural resources can take advantage of this opportunity.

Put sSimply, a conservation easement is a restriction on the use of property, similar to a deed restriction. The process is that it is recorded in public records and generally is in perpetuity. The government agency receives assurance that this valuable land will be protected from future development.

For more information on conservation easements; land, commercial, and industrial properties; and land and resource management, please visit www.saundersrealestate.com or call Dean Saunders at 1-877-518-LAND.

~Dean Saunders, ALC (Accredited Land Consultant),CCIM, is a leader in conservation who understands the needs and processes of government agencies and private conservation organizations. The company, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, is located in Lakeland, FL and offers real estate services for land, commercial, industrial and conservation properties, as well as land and resource management.

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