WS Development Becomes Part Owner of Florida Lifestyle Center

PGIM Real Estate has owned the 550,000-square-foot asset since 2006.

Avenue Viera. Image courtesy of WS Development.

The Avenue Viera. Image courtesy of WS Development

WS Development has partnered with PGIM Real Estate in the ownership of The Avenue Viera, a 550,000-square-foot lifestyle center in Viera, Fla. The deal marks WS’ third investment in the Sunny State.

PGIM has been the owner of the Brevard County asset since 2006; the company purchased it for $87.6 million, according to CommercialEdge data. Following the current transaction, PGIM and WS will jointly own the open-air center, with the latter managing the property.

The Avenue Viera occupies more than 62 acres within Viera, a master-planned community comprising more than 3.8 million square feet of commercial space. Completed in 2004, the retail center is home to nearly 90 tenants including Sephora, AMC Theatres, Bed Bath & Beyond, AT&T, Kohl’s, Lululemon, Spectrum, Hallmark, Famous Footwear and Claire’s. The property is right off Interstate 95 at 2221 Town Center Ave.

PGIM recently sold two Florida retail centers totaling 181,000 square feet. Phillips Edison & Co. acquired the Publix-anchored assets located in Miramar and Jensen Beach.