McDONOUGH, GA-With the signing of a ground lease, LA Fitness plans to build a fitness center at the Shoppes at Henry Crossing shopping center in the high growth area of Henry County.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL-Applefield Waxman has acquired the 77,469-sf Palm Beach Gardens Medical Pavilion with $18.75 million in financing.

DAVENPORT, FL-Proptek Realty acquires the Berry Town Center as part of a 1031 exchange. The property is 98% leased.

ATLANTA-GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance provides the financing for AppleGrove's sale-leaseback of 33 properties that span seven states.

FORT MYERS, FL-North American Properties is developing the Forum at Fort Myers, a 375,000-sf retail project. It is expected to open in fall 2008.

LAKE WORTH, FL-Federal Express Corp. signs a 36,790-sf lease at 1145 Barnett Dr., in a submarket that is experiencing a 1.8% vacancy rate.

LAKE WORTH, FL-Federal Express Corp. signs a 36,790-sf lease at 1145 Barnett Dr., in a submarket that is experiencing a 1.8% vacancy rate.

ATLANTA-Highwoods Properties sees flurry of leasing activity in Atlanta with seven leases totaling 63,383 sf signed recently.