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NP International, which acquired the 4.3-acre site in November 2016 from Berkowitz Development for $60.25 million, has hired UK-headquartered Balfour Betty to build the transit-oriented project that is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is designed to achieve LEED-certified Silver designation.

The Coastal Ridge/H. Katz joint venture has purchased more than $1 billion in properties since its inception in November 2014.

BTI also reports it has obtained a $12-million loan secured by the 100-acre property from Florida Community Bank. A spokesman for BTI tells Globest.com that while the 100-acre parcel is on the market for sale, BTI still could possibly be involved in the development of the property.

Dr. Jerry Parrish, Florida Chamber Foundation chief economist, who forecasted earlier this year that Florida would reach the new $1-trillion economy threshold sometime in 2018, says the milestone was achieved last week. He notes that Florida is adding $2.74 billion each day to the state's GDP.

The Winter Park, FL project named Watercrest Winter Park will be developed by Vero Beach, FL-based Watercrest Senior Living and Titan Development Real Estate Fund 1.

Among its fastest growing markets, uBreakiFix opened nine new locations in the Kansas City area and four new locations in Florida in the second quarter. The firm also expanded its footprint in Omaha, NE; Toronto, Ontario and other existing markets.