MIAMI—Stiles is in the midst of constructing on its newest Publix grocery-anchored shopping center. Located in Hollywood, FL, West Lake Commons is 60% complete and on track to open in April 2014 with a mix of national and local tenants.

Ryan Karlin, Stiles' vice president of Retail Services, says leasing interest is strong. Along with Publix and Publix Liquors, new tenants include: Starbucks; Pollo Tropical; Wells Fargo; UPS; TLC Dental; AIO Wireless; China Wok; and Organic Nail Bar.

“West Lake Commons is drawing a lot of attention from national and local tenants due to its quality lead  anchor tenant Publix, excellent location along major state road US1 and strong consumer demographics,” says Karlin. “In addition to the leases we have already secured, we continue to be in active negotiations with another national bank, several quick-service restaurants, salons, among others.”

The $35 million shopping center is located on the corner of Sheridan Street and South Federal Highway at 1700 Sheridan Street in Hollywood. Stiles president Doug Eagon expects West Lake Commons to launch the renewal of one of Hollywood's most visible commercial and residential areas, trafficked by more than 50,000 cars per day.

West Lake Commons will be a transformation of the former Hollywood Lincoln Mercury dealership that sits on a 14-acre site that serves as a gateway into the city. The project features a 54,000-square-foot Publix with expanded gourmet selection, 26,000 square feet of inline retail space and up to 20,000 square feet of outparcels.

Stiles is implementing a variety of green practices during construction and in the management of the project, including: construction waste management; use of low-emitting materials, recycled content and locally-sourced materials; increased energy efficiency; green housekeeping; and integrated pest management. Stiles has developed, constructed or played a key consulting role in 19 South Florida LEED projects.