The $137 million development will provide accessible housing and on-site medical and

 social services to local, senior residents

Pembroke Pines, Fla. – ANF Group, Inc., a full-service construction firm providing construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services, has been named general contractor for Douglas Gardens Residences, Broward County’s newest senior health and living community. This project creates the largest affordable living development for seniors in the county.  Miami Jewish Health (MJH), a nonprofit provider of health care and living options for aging adults, and leading real estate investment and development firm McDowell Housing Partners (McDowell) are the developers.

“We are pleased to be partnering with Miami Jewish Health and McDowell on this brand-new development that will be offering much-needed affordable housing options, including comprehensive health care services, to Broward seniors looking to maintain their independence,” said Al Fernandez, president of ANF Group.

The project will deliver an updated mixed-income community, successfully merging health care and housing into one development for local seniors, on what is currently MJH’s 25-acre Douglas Gardens North Campus. Douglas Gardens Residences will provide 410 fully ADA-accessible studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units for residents 62 years of age and older; of which 390 units will be reserved for age and income-qualifying residents, and the remaining 20 units will be offered at market-rate prices.

 Miami Jewish Health and McDowell have also planned a 15,500-square-foot medical facility that will offer an adult day health center under MJH’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE provides comprehensive medical and social services to those Broward County Medicare/Medicaid-eligible elderly living in the program’s designated service area, which incorporates the current Douglas Gardens North campus.

The development goes above and beyond to offer ample lifestyle amenities for residents, including a featured pond with walking paths, multiple indoor and outdoor gathering areas, a large fitness center, a business center with computer stations, craft and game rooms, a pet grooming station, and a library.

In addition to Miami Jewish Health and McDowell, the project team includes general contractor ANF Group; engineer and landscape designer Keith & Associates; REPRTWAR Architecture and Design; interior designer Jewel Toned Interiors; and law firm Nelson Mullins.

The Douglas Gardens Residences financial deal includes $77 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by the Broward County Housing Finance Authority (HFA) and lent by Citi Community Capital Bank; $50 million syndicated through affordable housing investment company CREA, LLC; a $14 million subordinate loan from Broward County’s Housing Trust Fund; $12 million in seller take-back financing from MJH; and $12 million in developer equity contributions.  Completion of Douglas Gardens Residences is expected in late 2024.

Since 1981 ANF Group, Inc. has been providing quality preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services to the South Florida Market.  ANF is an industry leader in commercial, multi-family, and education construction, and has played a vital role in the highly specialized niche of healthcare construction with expertise working on active campuses, laboratories, and research facilities.  With more than 41 years in the construction industry, ANF is a family-owned and operated business whose expertise, professionalism, and meticulous work ethic have made them one of South Florida's most respected construction firms. For more information visit www.anfgroup.com.

MIAMI – ANF Group, Inc., a full-service construction firm providing construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services, breaks ground on Sol Vista, a 227-unit affordable senior community co-developed by MRK Partners and Cypress Equity Investments in Miami-Dade County, Florida.  ANF Group has been named general contractor. 

“We are honored to serve as the general contractor for this development at a time when the need for attainable housing for our growing senior population is so vital,” said Al Fernandez, President of ANF Group.  “We are proud to be a leader in the production of additional affordable housing units to the Cutler Bay area, specifically meeting this critical need for our fixed-income elders.” 

MRK Partners and Cypress Equity Investments are partnering with the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, R4 Capital, LLC, and R4 Capital Funding to produce new affordable housing in Miami-Dade County. The project directly addresses the County’s housing shortage with the creation of these affordable units for low-income seniors, giving more residents the ability to age in place with rents they can afford. Sol Vista’s affordability will be preserved for 30 + years, thanks to a new regulatory agreement on the property.

Located at 11251 Caribbean Blvd. in Cutler Bay, Sol Vista will feature 227 one-bedroom apartment homes and consist of one 3-story parking garage and one 8-story residential building. Unit amenities will include a wide variety of energy-efficient devices and appliances, optional in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, and balconies for select units. The building amenities will include on-site management, a fitness center, a community room, an outdoor patio on the fifth floor, surveillance cameras, secured building access, and common-area Wi-Fi. The community space will act as a place for gathering and socialization for the senior population. From community meals to card games, the residents will benefit from an active aging lifestyle and community. Additionally, the garage will include EV chargers for electric vehicles as they continue to grow in popularity in the future.

All apartments will be reserved for those aged 62 and older and those earning no more than 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or approximately $40,980 for one-person households or $46,800 for two-person households. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-2024.

ANF Group Named General Contractor to build 255-unit multifamily development

A joint venture between two Miami-based developers, Global City Development and Gilu Development, are set to break ground on a 17- acre parcel in Fort Myers, FL, on the corner of Crystal Drive and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway, that was purchased in August 2022.

The joint venture will be developing a $90 million, 255-unit gated luxury multi-family community, consisting of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 786 sq ft to 1,690 sq ft.

Amenities include private garages, outdoor exercise areas and a 2-story 6,200 square foot clubhouse, which features a state-of-the-art fitness center, a meditation area, a children’s playroom, a resident’s lounge (inclusive of private zoom studios and co-working space), a grand room for events, on-site management office, a resident’s package room and convenience area coupled with lush landscaping and a pool overlooking the community’s private lake. 

The project should break ground in January 2023 with a completion date in Q2 2024.

The centrally located parcel is within minutes from major retailers, medical centers and entertainment facilities, among them Whole Foods, Publix, Top Golf, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Lee County Sports Complex and numerous others. 

“The City of Fort Myers is one of the State of Florida’s true gems,” said Brian Pearl and Diego Procel, Principals of Global City Development.

Added Luis Bermudez of Gilu Development & Holdings:  “This community will have an extremely positive impact on the area as a whole and support the need for housing in our growing state.”

“We are honored to be working among the industry’s most respected professionals and look forward to expanding our footprint to Florida’s southwest region,” said Al Fernandez, president of ANF Group.

Since 1981 ANF Group, Inc. has been an industry leader in multi-family, commercial, and education construction, and has played a vital role in the highly specialized niche of healthcare construction.

ANF Group, Inc., a full-service construction firm providing construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services to the South Florida market, has announced the topping out of The Kavista, a 282-unit, eight-story residential development located in the Village of El Portal neighborhood in Miami-Dade County.

“The topping out of The Kavista is a significant milestone as we look forward to completing this well-amenitized multifamily development by fall 2023,” said Al Fernandez, president of ANF Group.  “We’re thrilled to work with the Barrington Brothers to offer a product in this historic neighborhood, Village of El Portal, for this growing community.”

The project is being developed by Barrington Brothers LLC, a family-owned and operated company that seeks opportunistic real estate investments throughout South Florida.  Located at 495 N.E. 83rd St., The Kavista will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and ground floor live-work units ranging from 559 to 1,133 square feet.

The Kavista’s community amenities include 351 parking spaces, a resort-style pool and deck, outdoor grilling area with seating, co-working space, theater, fitness center, and electric vehicle charging stations. In addition, the interior courtyard and landscaping design will have a bird-friendly environment filled with a variety of trees and plants to attract a wide range of popular birds. Inspired by Native American lifeways and culture, The Kavista’s interior design celebrates early Miami-Dade history.

Since 1981 ANF Group, Inc. has been providing quality preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services to the South Florida Market.  ANF is an industry leader in commercial, multi-family, and education construction, and has played a vital role in the highly specialized niche of healthcare construction with expertise working on active campuses, laboratories, and research facilities.  With more than 40 years in the construction industry, ANF is a family-owned and operated business whose expertise, professionalism, and meticulous work ethic have made them one of South Florida's most respected construction firms. For more information visit www.anfgroup.com.  

Among dozens of businesses, company recognized for safety, construction

ANF Group, Inc., a full-service construction firm providing construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services, has been presented with an Eagle and a Pyramid Award for two of its projects at this year’s Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter 2022 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards. The EIC awards program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality merit shop construction projects. 

"We are honored and thrilled to be recognized by ABC for the team’s distinction in construction for these two prominent projects," said Al Fernandez, President of ANF Group.  “Our reputation is built on hard work and long-term relationships. This award is a true testament to our commitment to our clients and our community.” 

ANF’s winning projects are:

Eagle Award - Eurus at Miramar is a 280-unit apartment complex with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments on a 12.52-acre site in Miramar, FL. The new community is constructed with spacious floor plans and high-end finishes across seven 4-story buildings with elevator access. The gated community also includes 16 private garages, 623 parking spaces, 58,000 square feet of green space, a dog park, playground, clubhouse, and two resort-style pools with BBQ areas.

Pyramid Award - Memorial Hospital Miramar, Medical Office Building II is a 4-story 126,000 square foot new construction project, which includes an Ambulatory Surgical Center and a Women’s Center. Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) will occupy some office space in the building and lease out the rest to physicians.

ABC Florida East Coast Chapter 2022 EIC Awards ceremony was held on October 20th at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale.  Dozens of businesses were recognized for safety, construction and more at the awards banquet.

The EIC annual awards honors every member of the construction team, including the contractor, owner, architect and engineer. The winning projects, selected from entries submitted across the FL East Coast, are judged on complexity, attractiveness, unique challenges overcome, completion time, workmanship, innovation, safety and cost.

Presently in its 41st year in business, the award-winning firm ANF Group is perhaps best known for building the $80 million Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, the $50 million Nova Southeastern University Center for Collaborative Research Facility in Davie, and for its work on approximately 150 different projects for Memorial Healthcare System.  Founded in 1981, ANF is a family-owned and operated business led by Alberto Fernandez, Jr., Nelson Fernandez, and Alberto Gil. While continuing to maintain its healthcare-sector focus, the firm continues to expand into multifamily, educational, and commercial spaces.

MIAMI – (August 3, 2022) – ANF Group, Inc., a full-service construction firm providing construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services, has announced the topping out of EDEN West, a 212-unit garden-style multifamily development in the City of Tamarac, FL.

The topping out represents a milestone in the construction process for the apartment community, which includes two 4-story buildings offering Class A apartment units. Amenities to include a saltwater pool, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a dog park, a grilling area, and over 360 parking spaces. Located on the northeast corner of W McNab Road and Pine Island Road, EDEN West has excellent proximity to the Sawgrass Expressway and the Florida Turnpike.

“We are excited to reach this construction milestone in topping out on this project as our team has worked steadily to reach this landmark,” said Al Fernandez, president of ANF Group.  “We are grateful for partnering with EDEN Multifamily and Cypress Equity Investments on this development and look forward to completing this project as demand for apartments continues to be on the rise.”

Developed by EDEN Multifamily industry veterans Jay Jacobson and Jay Massirman and Cypress Equity Investments, EDEN West apartments are expected to be completed in Q4 of 2022.  In addition to EDEN West, ANF has other apartment communities under construction in the South Florida area including Madison Point Apartments in Naranja and Natura Gardens in northwest Miami-Dade County, The Legacy at Tamarac and Vista Verde at Sunrise.

Founded in 1981, ANF Group is a family-owned and operated business led by Alberto Fernandez, Jr., Nelson Fernandez, and Alberto Gil. While continuing to maintain its healthcare-sector focus, the firm continues to expand into multifamily, residential, and industrial spaces.

Since 1981 ANF Group, Inc. has been providing quality preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services to the South Florida Market.  ANF is an industry leader in commercial, multi-family, and education construction, and has played a vital role in the highly specialized niche of healthcare construction with expertise working on active campuses, laboratories, and research facilities.  With more than 40 years in the construction industry, ANF is a family-owned and operated business whose expertise, professionalism, and meticulous work ethic have made them one of South Florida's most respected construction firms. For more information visit www.anfgroup.com.