**Florida People & Companies — June 6, 2025**
**Jordan Heller Joins Lightstone Capital**
Jordan Heller has joined Lightstone Capital as Director of Southeast Originations. In his new role, Heller will assist in launching the company’s satellite office in Miami, Florida, and will lead the regional sourcing, structuring, and originating of senior bridge debt, mezzanine, and preferred equity investments. This move supports Lightstone Capital’s broader growth strategy. Previously, Heller served as a Director at Sound Point Capital.
**JLL Expands Its Tampa Office with Two New Hires**
JLL has expanded its Tampa office with the addition of Bill Reeves as Managing Director and Doug Waechter as Senior Associate. Waechter, a former professional baseball player and longtime broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Rays, will work closely with Reeves. Reeves brings over 25 years of commercial real estate experience and has facilitated more than 700 transactions totaling over three million square feet. Prior to this role, he spent a decade at Colliers International.
**Edge House Miami Brings High-Tech Amenities to Edgewater**
Edge House Miami, a 57-story home-sharing development currently under construction in the Edgewater neighborhood, is bringing innovative amenities to the city. Among the standout features is a fully soundproofed, professional-grade podcast room equipped with top-tier recording equipment and acoustic treatments. The amenity is designed for content creators, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals seeking a high-quality production space without leaving their residence.
**Affordable Housing Project Completed in Allapattah**
Blue Sky Communities and Community Assisted & Supported Living (CASL) have completed a new 84-unit affordable housing development at 2267 NW 36th Street in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood. The six-story, mid-rise building includes 42 units designated for individuals who have experienced homelessness. The $36 million project features supportive services and amenities aimed at fostering long-term tenant stability and was funded through a public-private partnership that included Miami-Dade County, Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments, EverBank, and the Florida Housing Finance Coalition.
**Miami Among Top Cities for Self Storage Sales in 2024**
Miami ranked in the top 10 for self storage sales volume in 2024. The South dominated the sector overall, with 34 of the 50 top-performing markets located in the region.
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