SUNRISE, FL-The company's former real estate director will oversee all South Florida operations for the Minneapolis-based firm.

FORT MYERS, FL-The Florida Forever Acquisition and Restoration Council has recommended the state purchase 10,000 acres of the Babcock Ranch and place another 34,000 acres under an environmental easement that would prevent future development. In return, the Babcock family would be allowed to develop 20,000 acres. Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet rule on the plan Jan. 29.

BOYNTON BEACH, FL-Publix Super Markets and Premier Gateway have purchased two separate parcels totaling 22.56 acres. Publix paid $5.08 per sf; Premier Gateway, $4.90 per sf.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-The locally based firm has signed multi-year leases to open Florida salons in Wellington, Lauderhill, Boca Raton, Fort Myers and Orlando. In Wellington, a West Palm Beach suburb, Haircolorxpress is paying $52.76 per sf, one of the highest retail rents in the state.

FORT MYERS, FL-The Florida Forever Acquisition and Restoration Council has recommended the state purchase 10,000 acres of the Babcock Ranch and place another 34,000 acres under an environmental easement that would prevent future development. In return, the Babcock family would be allowed to develop 20,000 acres. Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet rule on the plan Jan. 29.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-City commissioners have decided to begin a formal bidding process to determine whether or not to tear down the 1927 structure and replace it with a commercial venture.

FT. PIERCE, FL-Requiring new first-floor tenants in the historic downtown to be restaurateurs or retailers is a growing trend in Florida. But the city commission apparently isn't quite ready to accept the trend at least not without some incentives for building owners.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-The 25-story, 126-unit L'Ambiance Beach, located on the last available beach site, is 75% sold out.