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Blanca Commercial Real Estate has arranged Morgan Stanley’s long-term office lease renewal for 42,422 square feet at Aventura Corporate Center, a 250,000-square-foot Class A office campus at 20801, 20803 and 20807 Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura. Christina Jolley of Blanca CRE represented the landlord in this lease renewal, while Adam Bernstein and Zach Wendelin of JLL represented Morgan Stanley. The Blanca team also provides property management services at Aventura Corporate Center.This renewal underscores the continued confidence that global financial firms have in Aventura and across the Miami metropolitan area, as leading companies including Morgan Stanley solidify their long-term presence in the South Florida region. According to Blanca’s Q4 ’24 Miami-Dade Office Market Report, financial firms accounted for 35% of Miami-Dade’s office leasing activity, reflecting a broader trend of sustained demand for high-quality office space. As the Miami region further establishes its position as a global financial hub, major institutions are choosing to maintain and expand their footprint in prime locations like Aventura Corporate Center, drawn by its premium amenities, accessibility, and business-friendly environment.

“Morgan Stanley’s long-term recommitment speaks to the strength of the Aventura office market and its appeal to financial services firms, said Jolley, Senior Vice President & Broward Market Leader at Blanca CRE. “With its strategic location, premium amenities and seamless accessibility, Aventura Corporate Center continues to be a top choice for companies seeking a high-quality office environment.”

Located in the heart of Aventura, the office campus benefits from seamless connectivity to major business districts via Biscayne Boulevard and I-95, as well as convenient access to Brightline’s new Aventura station, improving mobility for professionals commuting between Miami,  Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. Aventura’s growing appeal among family offices, wealth management firms, and other financial institutions, including professional services firms, strengthens its status as a key destination for businesses seeking a sophisticated and well-connected office environment in Miami-Dade in close proximity to schools and varied housing and shopping options.

 

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