ORLANDO-Workstage LLC, a Grand Rapids, MI-based developer owned by the Gale Co. and Steelcase Inc. is fast-tracking the 43,000-sf, build-to-suit project in a public-private venture for Oakland, FL: an Orlando suburb with a population of 936.

SEATTLE-The world's third largest architecture firm is negotiating a lease for 85,000 sf in a new 400,000-sf mixed-use development here that it will design for a joint venture of Vulcan, Harbor Properties and PEMCO Insurance.

PLANO, TX-The 40-employee bank and title company practically double office space with a 20-year lease for the Shops at Legacy. Unlike its East Texas network that sold eight months ago, Benchmark now wants a one-stop shop without branches.

AUSTIN-The University of Florida secures 1,444 sf at the Stratum Executive Center so it can be close to its research partner on a child development project. The university signs for three years in the USAA Realco-owned complex.