LOS ANGELES—After completing a landscaping project and renovations, the Ratkovich Co. property augments its occupancy by 80,000 square feet since the beginning of the year.

DENVER—A fireside chat discussion with Boston Properties' Owen Thomas during Development '14 reveals ways the successful office owner/developer stays competitive with both traditional and creative office users.

BOSTON—Marcus Partners reports the final closing of its second investment fund—Marcus Capital Partners Fund II—with $250 million in capital commitments.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Nicole Messer, a veteran of 14 years in the real estate business, has joined Stiles Realty's Retail Brokerage Group here as a senior retail associate.