Ocoee Village Center: First Phase Now Open with Top Retailers
Konover South is proud to announce the successful opening of the first phase of Ocoee Village Center in Ocoee, Florida. This milestone marks the beginning of a premier retail destination that will serve the growing community with a diverse mix of national and local brands.
A New Hub for Shopping and Dining
Located at the southeast corner of the development, the newly opened portion of Ocoee Village Center already boasts a strong lineup of retailers, including:
- 7-Eleven
- Chipotle
- Papa John’s
- Jersey Mike’s
- AT&T
- Tropical Smoothie Café
- Glorie Nails
This vibrant mix of businesses brings essential services, dining options, and convenience to Ocoee’s residents and visitors.
Opportunities Still Available
For businesses looking to be part of this thriving retail destination, limited leasing opportunities remain in the first phase:
- Two retail spaces available (ranging from 1,200 to 3,700 square feet)
- Ground Lease pad opportunity
With strong visibility and accessibility, these spaces are ideal for businesses seeking to establish a presence in a high-traffic location. For more information about this property, visit konoversouth.com.
Future Phases Coming Soon
The excitement doesn’t stop here—the remaining three corners of Ocoee Village Center are expected to break ground in 2026. The next phase will introduce a national grocer along with additional retailers, further enhancing the development’s appeal as a shopping and dining destination.
Konover South looks forward to continuing the development of Ocoee Village Center and bringing even more high-quality retail and dining options to the community.
Jackie Awve Marketing & Design specializes in helping businesses create marketing initiatives that drive results. Jackie and her team provide branding and marketing expertise for commercial real estate, retail properties, executive suites, trade associations, and contractors.
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The TOBY Awards: A Prestigious Competition
The TOBY Awards program is recognized as the most prestigious and comprehensive competition in commercial real estate. It consists of three levels: local, regional, and international. The journey begins at the BOMA local association level, where winners advance to compete at the regional level. Regional champions then move forward to the BOMA International TOBY Awards, which represent the pinnacle of excellence in building management. The Southern Region TOBY winners will be announced at the BOMA Southern Region Conference, held April 11-14, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
This year, 12 outstanding entrants competed for the opportunity to advance to the regional level, each exemplifying superior building operations, community involvement, and environmental stewardship.
2024 TOBY Choice Award Winners
- Medical Building: Baptist Health Plantation Wellness & Medical Complex – Baptist Health South Florida | Managed by Yanei Perez, Baptist Health Real Estate & Development
- Industrial Office Park: Pershing Street – BreAlpha Industrial Property Owner LLC | Managed by Lisa Capozi, Link Logistics
- Office Building (250,000 – 499,999 SF): Northbridge Centre – Northbridge Property Owner LLC | Managed by Julie Palmer-Nicholson, RPA, Vanderbilt Office Properties
- Mixed-Use Buildings: Compson Place at Renaissance Commons – Compson Place Condominium Association | Managed by Christie Starr, Stiles Property Management
- Suburban Office (Low-Rise): Fountain Square – Edge Principal Advisors, LLC & IP Capital Partners, LLC | Managed by Connie Bajer, Cushman & Wakefield
- Retail: Fountains of Miramar – Gateway Miramar, LLC | Managed by Joannie Knight, Stiles Property Management
- Office Building (<100,000 SF): PGA Financial Plaza – Twenty Fifth Palm Beach, LLC | Managed by Nicholas West, Lost Tree Village Management Company
- Office Building (100,000 – 249,999 SF): Boca Village Corporate Center – AGS Properties, LLC | Managed by John Jolley, APM, LCAM, JLL
Honorees
- 401 Cleary – BCORE Defender FL2W05-W07 & FL2M01, LLC | Managed by Jonel Stnviu, Link Logistics
- Lost Tree Village Financial Center – Lost Tree | Managed by Nicolas West, Lost Tree
- Miramar Distribution Center – Western Miramar DC, LLC | Managed by Zulay Chi, Link Logistics
- West Boca Medical Arts Pavilion I – Welltower OP LLC | Managed by Jackie Villamayor, Welltower
Individual Awards
- Associate Member of the Year: Randy Sampaio, Empire Roofing
- Building Engineer of the Year: Alex Tierney, SMA, Related Ross
- Property Manager of the Year: Alina Villar, RPA, JLL
- Outstanding Member of the Year: Karen Terry, GreenTeam | Building Services
- Rising Star of the Year: Brandi Akerman, MA Construction
- Looking Ahead
The 2024 TOBY Choice Awards embodied excellence, dedication, and community spirit, reinforcing the importance of recognizing those who set the standard for commercial real estate management. With winners now preparing for the regional competition in April, BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches continues to be a driving force in elevating the industry. Congratulations to all the winners, sponsors, and participants for making this year’s event an unforgettable success!
A Collaborative Effort for Success
Awve Marketing’s partnership with Southeast Financial Center exemplifies the power of collaboration in achieving industry recognition. By aligning the building’s strengths with BOMA’s performance criteria and guiding the submission process, Awve Marketing helped secure a designation that will benefit both the building’s owners and tenants for years to come.
For more information on the BOMA 360 Performance designation, visit www.boma.org.
About BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches
BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches is a trade association serving the commercial property management industry. Its mission is to support building owners and managers in creating leadership in our industry and improving the value of commercial real estate assets through education, networking, and advocacy. The association has 325+ members who own, operate, or service millions of square feet of office, industrial, medical office, retail, and mixed-use properties in Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin Counties. All local BOMA associations are part of BOMA International, an international federation of more than 90 local associations and affiliated organizations. Founded in 1907, its 16,500-plus members own or manage more than nine billion square feet of commercial properties worldwide. Learn more about BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches.