Firm CEO Jaime Sturgis and John Brewer secure first tenant at major development in booming Fort Lauderdale neighborhood

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Jan. 23, 2020 – Native Realty, the pioneering Fort Lauderdale-based real estate firm led by Founder and CEO Jaime Sturgis, finalized a lease for popular restaurant Mitch’s Westside Bagels to open a new location at Flagler Village development Motif. Sturgis and the firm’s John Brewer arranged the transaction.

A longtime staple for deli enthusiasts in Weston, Mitch’s is set to open a 2,000-square-foot restaurant on the ground floor of Motif. ArchCo Residential and Bluerock Real Estate Holdings are building Motif at 500 N. Andrews Ave. The site of the 385-apartment project with nearly 25,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space spans a full block from North Andrews Avenue to Northeast First Avenue and from Northeast Sixth to Fifth streets.

Native is exclusively marketing the retail and restaurant space at Motif.

Financial terms of the Mitch’s lease were not disclosed.

A traditional New York-style deli owned by Mitch Shidolfsky, Mitch’s is known for its fresh bagels made on site, homemade salads, smoked fish shipped from Brooklyn and more.

“Mitch’s is sure to have a big following among residents of Motif and others who live, work and spend time in Flagler Village,” Sturgis said. “We are excited to secure this lease with the restaurant and look forward to announcing additional tenants at Motif soon.”

The North Phase of Motif is scheduled to be completed in January 2020, with the South Phase to follow in April 2020. Motif’s design includes a paseo that will connect North Andrews Avenue to Northeast First Avenue and double as an entertainment venue, with market stalls, outdoor restaurant seating, a 7,396-square-foot public plaza and courtyard.

Motif is an example of how prominent developers and investors who historically would have hired large national real estate brokerages to market their commercial projects are increasingly turning to Native in the Flagler Village area.

The latest transaction keeps the momentum going from a historic year for Native and Sturgis. The year began with the January 2019 milestone sales of The Hive and Flagler Uptown in Flagler Village, which set neighborhood records on both a price per building square foot and land square foot basis and was the culmination of Sturgis’ multi-year efforts successfully curating the properties with a vibrant mix of tenants.

On Oct. 30 in Miami, Sturgis was honored by Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southeast Florida/Caribbean as the 2019 Young Leader of the Year. Sturgis earned the prestigious award for his holistic approach to placemaking in Flagler Village and the other urban core neighborhoods he lives, works and plays in.

Native Realty is headquartered at 719 NE Second Ave. in Flagler Village.

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About Native Realty: Founded in 2017 by pioneering Fort Lauderdale-based commercial real estate broker Jaime Sturgis, Native Realty is disrupting the real estate industry and redefining what it means to be a broker. Sturgis and his team of passionate brokers specialize in leasing and investment sales in the urban core and emerging markets in South Florida. Instead of looking at individual listings and transactions in a vacuum, Native takes a holistic approach to the urban neighborhoods the company’s brokers live, work and play in. The firm is best known for its role curating Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village neighborhood, completing more than 600,000 square feet in transactions in the last few years. It is now expanding its placemaking efforts to urban core neighborhoods throughout South Florida. Native works with all types of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. Notable clients have included Coca-Cola, Integra Realty Resources, U.S.A. Parking and many more. Native is headquartered in the heart of Flagler Village at 719 NE Second Ave. For more information, visit www.nativere.com. 

Native Realty is involved with about 10 Opportunity Zone sites in the city, including The Six13

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Aug. 21, 2019 – Jaime Sturgis, Founder and CEO of pioneering commercial real estate firm Native Realty, is increasingly being called on to market properties and new developments located in Qualified Opportunity Zones within Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village, 13th Street and Sistrunk Boulevard neighborhoods. In the latest example, Affiliated Development has retained Native to exclusively market The Six13, the first vertical project rising in newly renovated Sistrunk.

The Six13 – named after its 613 NW Third Ave. address – has generated significant attention due to the project’s location within an Opportunity Zone and the attainable rent structure proposed for the 142 apartments. Sturgis is marketing the ground-floor restaurant space, which includes 3,424 square feet of interior space and 576 square feet of outdoor seating. Affiliated is scheduled to complete the project in June 2020.

Including The Six13, Native is working with owners and developers of about 10 Opportunity Zone sites in Fort Lauderdale’s emerging urban neighborhoods.

“The momentum created by Flagler Village is expanding west to Sistrunk, which is quickly becoming the new frontier for investors and developers,” Sturgis said. “We are proud to work with Jeff Burns and the rest of the Affiliated team on such an impactful project for the city and neighborhood. The Opportunity Zone program makes The Six13 that much more enticing for potential commercial tenants.”

Affiliated is also incorporating a co-working space available to The Six13’s residents on the ground floor next to the restaurant space. The project is a short walk from the city’s Virgin Trains USA station, connecting Fort Lauderdale to Miami and West Palm Beach via passenger trains.

For Sturgis, the latest assignment continues a banner year that began with the January 2019 milestone sales of The Hive and Flagler Uptown in Flagler Village. The $13.25 million sale of the mixed-use buildings set neighborhood records on both a price per building square foot and land square foot basis and was the culmination of Sturgis’ multi-year efforts successfully curating the properties with a vibrant mix of tenants.

On Sept. 5 in Miami, Sturgis will be honored by Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southeast Florida/Caribbean as the 2019 Young Leader of the Year. Sturgis earned the prestigious award for his holistic approach to placemaking in Flagler Village and the other urban core neighborhoods he lives, works and plays in.

Native Realty is headquartered at 719 NE Second Ave. in Flagler Village.

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About Native Realty: Founded in 2017 by pioneering Fort Lauderdale-based commercial real estate broker Jaime Sturgis, Native Realty specializes in leasing and investment sales in the urban core and emerging markets in South Florida. The company’s brokers bring more than 55 years of real estate experience to the region’s market, working with all types of clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. Notable clients have included Coca-Cola, Integra Realty Resources, U.S.A. Parking and many more. Native Realty is headquartered in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village at 719 NE Second Ave. For more information, visit www.nativere.com. 

Native Realty CEO tabbed to exclusively market retail and restaurant component of ArchCo Residential and Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Motif project

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – May 22, 2019 – Jaime Sturgis, Founder and CEO of Fort Lauderdale commercial real estate firm Native Realty, continues to be the go-to broker for developers and investors seeking to curate their Flagler Village projects with an exciting mix of retailers and restaurants. In the latest example, ArchCo Residential and Bluerock Real Estate Holdings have retained Sturgis to exclusively market the retail and restaurant space at their significant Motif development in the neighborhood.

Motif, which was formerly known as ArchCo Metropolitan, is a 385-apartment project under construction at 500 N. Andrews Ave. Sturgis is marketing 12,888 square feet of retail and 10,152 square feet of restaurant space on the ground floor of the development. The site spans a full block from North Andrews Avenue to Northeast First Avenue and from Northeast Sixth to Fifth streets.

The North Phase of Motif is scheduled to be completed in January 2020, with the South Phase to follow in April 2020. Motif’s design includes a paseo that will connect North Andrews Avenue to Northeast First Avenue and double as an entertainment venue, with market stalls, outdoor restaurant seating, a 7,396-square-foot public plaza and courtyard.

“Motif is an incredibly exciting assignment for Native Realty,” Sturgis said. “This development is truly going to activate a critical stretch of Flagler Village. It also addresses the pent-up demand for first-class apartments and a retail and restaurant mix to serve the building’s residents and the broader neighborhood.”

The project is the first partnership between Native and the development team

“We have been impressed by Native’s placemaking efforts in Flagler Village and other urban core neighborhoods in Broward County,” ArchCo Residential’s Jason Jacobson said. “The passion and creativity of Jaime Sturgis and his team should result in an exciting group of retailers and restaurants to help carry out our vision for Motif.”

For Sturgis, the Motif assignment underscores how prominent developers and investors who historically would have hired large national real estate brokerages to market their commercial projects are increasingly turning to Native in the Flagler Village area.

Native is also exclusively marketing Fabrick, an adaptive re-use project with 24,000 square feet of creative office, retail and restaurant space at 801-819 NE Second Ave. Major real estate developer and investor BH3 is converting an existing industrial building into the mixed-use Fabrick.

These assignments follow a pair of record-breaking transactions closed by Sturgis in Flagler Village in January 2019. The $13.25 million sale of the Flagler Uptown and Hive mixed-use buildings set neighborhood records on both a price per building square foot and land square foot basis.

These sales were the culmination of his multi-year efforts successfully curating Flagler Uptown and The Hive with a vibrant mix of tenants.

Native Realty is headquartered at 719 NE Second Ave. in Flagler Village.

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About Native Realty: Founded in 2017 by pioneering Fort Lauderdale-based commercial real estate broker Jaime Sturgis, Native Realty specializes in leasing and investment sales in the urban core and emerging markets in South Florida. The company’s brokers bring more than 55 years of real estate experience to the region’s market, working with all types of clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. Notable clients have included Coca-Cola, Integra Realty Resources, U.S.A. Parking and many more. Native Realty is headquartered in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village at 719 NE Second Ave. For more information, visit www.nativere.com. 

Jaime Sturgis-led Fort Lauderdale commercial firm continues to add talented professionals to growing team

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Nov. 27, 2018 – Native Realty, the pioneering Fort Lauderdale commercial real estate firm led by Jaime Sturgis, has continued its aggressive growth with the addition of Dan Ross. The real estate agent comes to the firm with a deep background in the retail sector and significant sales and management experience.

Before joining Native Realty, Ross spent more than three years as District Manager for grocery giant ALDI USA, which has been significantly expanding in South Florida. Ross oversaw dozens of store managers and employees and had a pivotal role in the operations, budgeting and talent acquisition at the ALDI locations in his district. Prior to ALDI, Ross worked in sales at Norwegian Cruise Line for more than two years.

Ross comes to the firm with a true passion for real estate. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Real Estate from Florida State University, in addition to bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Management. Ross and Sturgis first met through their mutual involvement in the university’s American Marketing Association.

“I have known Dan for many years, and his diverse professional experience, creativity, enthusiasm and people skills make him an ideal addition,” said Sturgis. “He will thrive as part of a collaborative team of agents who care deeply about curating the neighborhoods we all live, work and play in.”

Last month, Native Realty announced the hiring of John Brewer, a real estate agent with vast hospitality experience.

Earlier this year, the firm added real estate agents Sara Dorfman and Amanda Roy. Dorfman specializes in multifamily, vacant land and office leasing, while Roy focuses on investment sales and leasing industrial and retail assets.

Native Realty is headquartered at 719 NE Second Ave. in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village.

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About Native Realty: Founded in 2017 by pioneering Fort Lauderdale-based commercial real estate broker Jaime Sturgis, Native Realty specializes in leasing and investment sales in the urban core and emerging markets in South Florida. The company’s brokers bring more than 55 years of real estate experience to the region’s market, working with all types of clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. Notable clients have included Coca-Cola, Integra Realty Resources, U.S.A. Parking and many more. Native Realty is headquartered in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village at 908 N. Flagler Drive. For more information, visit www.nativere.com. 

Jaime Sturgis-led firm sets total sale price and price per door milestones with sale of Airbnb rental property

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – May 31, 2018 – Native Realty, the pioneering Fort Lauderdale commercial real estate firm led by Jaime Sturgis, has closed the record-breaking sale of an Airbnb rental property in the city’s popular Victoria Park neighborhood.

The firm’s Sara Dorfman, a multifamily specialist, was the exclusive listing agent for the 4-unit building located at 808-812 NE 16th Terrace. Grandeview LLC sold the property to TransAmerica Group, Inc. The transaction closed on May 23.

At $1.65 million, the sale price is Victoria Park’s highest since at least 2006, according to Multiple Listing Service data. The $412,500 price per door – or unit – is the most expensive in the history of the neighborhood.

The 4,514-square-foot building includes a single-family residence plus in-law suite, a triplex, swimming pool and 10 off-street parking spaces.

Constructed in 1954, the building recently underwent extensive interior renovations to all of the units. The seller operated the property as an Airbnb rental, and the buyer plans to continue doing so.

Located immediately east of Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning Flagler Village neighborhood and near downtown Fort Lauderdale, Victoria Park is increasingly gaining appeal for its small-town charm while being close to the city’s urban core. That makes properties like 808-812 NE 16th Terrace particularly attractive to Airbnb guests seeking a unique, comfortable and convenient experience when visiting the area.

“I want to congratulate Sara on setting new standards for a Victoria Park neighborhood that has a rich history as one of Fort Lauderdale’s hidden gems,” Sturgis said. “She has been a tremendous addition to our firm. This transaction is another example of how Native Realty is at the forefront of urban core neighborhoods across all real estate sectors.”

Native Realty is headquartered in Flagler Village’s the Hive – a popular complex with retail, restaurants, offices, a vintage arcade bar and yoga studio.

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About Native Realty: Founded in 2017 by pioneering Fort Lauderdale-based commercial real estate broker Jaime Sturgis, Native Realty specializes in leasing and investment sales in the urban core and emerging markets in South Florida. The company’s brokers bring more than 55 years of real estate experience to the region’s market, working with all types of clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. Notable clients have included Coca-Cola, Integra Realty Resources, U.S.A. Parking and many more. Native Realty is headquartered in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village at 908 N. Flagler Drive. For more information, visit www.nativere.com. 

Sara Dorfman, Amanda Roy bring diverse experience to Fort Lauderdale commercial real estate firm

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – April 17, 2018 – Native Realty, the pioneering Fort Lauderdale commercial real estate firm led by Jaime Sturgis, has announced the additions of real estate agents Sara Dorfman and Amanda Roy. The agents bring experience in numerous commercial real estate sectors to the firm.

Dorfman specializes in multifamily, vacant land and office leasing. Roy focuses on investment sales and leasing industrial and retail assets. Both are based in Native Realty’s Flagler Village headquarters.

“I am thrilled to have Sara and Amanda join our growing team,” said Sturgis. “Both agents are aggressive, dedicated and extremely savvy when it comes to marketing. We continue to look for opportunities to add talented and dynamic agents who share our passion for curating emerging neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida.”

Dorfman has four years of experience as a licensed real estate agent in Florida and 10 years of real estate experience at a family-owned business in New Jersey. She most recently worked at Coldwell Banker’s Las Olas office. Dorfman’s industry affiliations include the Miami Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.

Among Dorfman’s current listings are a triplex rental property available for sale at 1548 SW 23rd Court and an office/retail building available for lease at 621 S. Federal Highway and in Fort Lauderdale. She is also a leasing representative at Ceiba Groupe’s brand-new ID Flagler Village townhouse rental building at 113 NE Sixth St.

A Fort Lauderdale native, Roy is marketing a prime retail property at 412-416 N. Andrews Ave., across from the new All Aboard Florida station and F.A.T. Village, and the Oakland Center property at 1100 W. Oakland Park Blvd. in Wilton Manors. Both properties are available for lease.

In February, Native Realty announced the hiring of 40-year industry veteran R. Bruce “Buzz” Smith to focus on investment sales and work with corporations on relocation opportunities.

 Native Realty is headquartered in Flagler Village’s the Hive – a popular complex with retail, restaurants, offices, a vintage arcade bar and yoga studio.