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From Corporate Campus to Innovation Corridor: The Reinvention of Office Depot’s Boca Raton HQ
Office Depot’s longtime Boca Raton headquarters is undergoing a major transformation into The Eclipse, a mixed-use corporate and residential destination. BH Group and PEBB Enterprises acquired the nearly 29-acre property for $104 million and are adding housing, restaurants, retail, wellness, and new corporate tenants. Office Depot’s parent company will maintain its global headquarters at the property through at least 2033. The redevelopment reflects a broader shift in Boca Raton from traditional corporate campuses toward interconnected business and innovation districts.
Related Ross Expands Palm Beach County Footprint With Village Landing Acquisition
Related Ross is expanding its Palm Beach County presence with Village Landing, a 71-acre mixed-use development planned for Wellington. The project will bring approximately 220,000 square feet of retail, more than 100,000 square feet of restaurants, 90,000 square feet of offices, and a 180-room hotel. Designed as a walkable town center, Village Landing will also feature plazas, green spaces, a village square, and a lakefront boardwalk. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026 as Related Ross expands beyond its West Palm Beach base.
Driftwood Capital Names David Resnick and David Steiner Co-CIOs Amid Investment Growth
Driftwood Capital has named David Resnick and David Steiner co-chief investment officers as the Coral Gables-based investment firm expands across equity, credit, hospitality, and mixed-use development. Resnick brings experience leading major real estate investments, while Steiner helped build Driftwood’s credit platform. The leadership changes come as Driftwood expands its Coral Gables headquarters and launches new investment vehicles. The appointments position the two executives to jointly oversee strategy, capital allocation, origination, underwriting, and portfolio management.