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FEBRUARY 2022
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Ishan Achar
A|P Companies
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The Atlantic Highland Park
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2803 Riverside
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Bradley Booker
A|P Communities
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The Atlantic Tradition
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A|P Companies
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Parc at Dunwoody
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The Atlantic Station
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Katrina Curtis
Sloan Square
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Jamiya Davis
Sutton Place
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Kensington Manor
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Ruben Gallardo
The Atlantic Highland Park
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Northside Transit
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Saddlebrook
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ThinkEast Apartments
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Alberto Maldonado
Club at Charter Point
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Villas at South Point
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The Atlantic Howell Station
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Flats @ 55 Twelve
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The Atlantic Highland Park
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2803 Riverside
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The Atlantic Highland Park
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Bristol Apartments
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The Barrington Club
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Saddlebrook
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The Atlantic Howell Station
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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT: Saratoga Crossings III Groundbreaking IN DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
Last month, the Dania Beach Housing Authority (DBHA), in partnership with A|P Communities, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Wells Fargo, and Florida Housing Finance Corporation, broke ground on their third phase of a high-quality affordable and workforce housing in the Dania Beach community. Saratoga Crossings III is located across the street from Saratoga Crossings I and II, two developments of 172 homes completed back in December 2019. The property will be similar in design and will include a fully furnished common area, on-site laundry, mailroom, elevators, and surface parking. It is expected to be completed by early 2023.
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10 Ways to Celebrate
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February 1 marks the start of Black History Month, which honors the great contributions the Black community has made throughout U.S. history. The creation of the month-long celebration stems back to 1915, when noted historian and scholar Carter G. Woodson created a themed week to honor Black history. And in 1976, February was officially recognized as Black History Month, which over time graduated from being nationally celebrated to globally like it is in current day. From supporting Black-owned businesses to donating to charities supporting anti-racism efforts and watching educational documentaries, here are 10 activities to take part in — not just this month, but all year round.
1. SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES. Becoming a customer — specifically during February when these companies have a lot more visibility — is a great way to celebrate. Don’t know where to start? Online marketplace Miiriya showcases Black-owned businesses in a range of categories, from fashion, art, beauty, home decor, and more. 2. LEARN ABOUT NOTEWORTHY BLACK FIGURES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS. Typically, Black History Month draws associations with well-known figures like Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and activist Rosa Parks, but there are many others to learn about. Visit BlackPast.org for an extensive list of other notable Black figures.
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3. DONATE TO CHARITIES THAT SUPPORT ANTI-RACISM EQUITY AND EQUALITY. Consider donating to the Black Youth Project, Loveland Therapy Fund, Amistad Law Project, as well as grassroots organizations that oftentimes don’t receive widespread publicity. 4. LISTEN TO OR READ THE NEW YORK TIMES “1619” PROJECT. The “1619” Project is a long-form historical recounting of the role slavery played in the transformation of America. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and project creator Nikole Hannah Jones hosts a podcast that dissects the link between slavery and American economics, the co-opting of Black musicians’ work, and the obstacles Black people faced with receiving healthcare and land ownership rights. 5. PURCHASE, READ, AND SHARE BOOKS BY BLACK AUTHORS. Add Black authors to your reading list. Also, consider joining a book club that focuses on Black literature, and share what books you’re reading with friends, family, and your social media networks. 6. VIRTUALLY VISIT MUSEUMS THAT CENTER BLACK HISTORY AND CULTURE. Check out the Association of African American Museums global directory to explore other museums and their virtual offerings. 7. WATCH FILMS OR TV SHOWS BY BLACK CREATORS. Netflix’s Black Lives Matter category highlights films and TV shows centered around the “Black experience in America,” including Ava DuVernay’s “When They See 05 FEBRUARY 2022
Us,” a drama about a real-life group of Black teens falsely accused of a vicious attack; “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” starring Viola Davis as the groundbreaking Southern blues singer; and many more. 8. ATTEND BLACK HISTORY MONTH VIRTUAL EVENTS. If you don’t know where to start looking for virtual events, check your city or state government websites for local listings for Black History month events such as online poetry-thons, scavenger hunts, art exhibits, performances and more. 9. LISTEN TO, LEARN ABOUT, AND SHARE MUSIC CREATED BY BLACK ARTISTS. Spotify’s “Black History is Now” campaign celebrates the global impact of Black music artists. Listen to songs by classic performers like Nina Simone and Ray Charles as well as tracks from current recording stars like H.E.R., Anderson Paak and Andra Day. 10. WATCH BLACK HISTORY DOCUMENTARIES. One to look out for is the documentary “Vel Philips: Dream Big Dreams,” a look at the life of Wisconsin civil rights activist Vel Phillips, the first woman in the U.S. to hold executive office in state government. Additionally, look to channels like BET, Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, TV One and Aspire TV for featured Black History documentaries.
Article from Apartmenttherapy.com by Kenya Foy. For the full article, visit: www.apartmenttherapy.com/ ways-to-celebrate-black-history-month-36870944
A|P NEWS Atlantic Pacific Buys 372-Unit Highland Park West Lemmon Apartments in Dallas DALLAS — Miami-based Atlantic Pacific Cos. (A|P) has purchased Highland Park West Lemmon, a 372-unit apartment community in the Highland Park area of Dallas. The mid-rise building houses a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 503 to 1,749 square feet, as well as 18,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The amenity package consists of two pools, a fitness center, resident clubhouse and a dog park. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Following this purchase, A|P now owns 16 multifamily properties in Texas totaling nearly 5,500 units. SOURCE: REBUSINESSONLINE.COM/ATLANTIC-PACIFIC-BUYS-372-UNIT-HIGHLAND-PARK-WEST-LEMMON-APARTMENTS-IN-DALLAS POSTED ON DECEMBER 23, 2021 BY TAYLOR WILLIAMS
Developers buy original Shorty's restaurant property in Kendall for $14.5M Miami Lakes-based Florida Value Partners teamed with Miami-based Atlantic Pacific Cos. to purchase the properties at 9200 and 9180 S. Dixie Highway from 9200 LLC and 9180 LLC, both managed by Paul Skoric, who also heads Shorty’s. The former site has the 4,092-square-foot restaurant on 32,220 square feet of land and the latter site has a 1,757-square-foot automotive repair shop on a 12,382-square-foot lot.
directly south of the Dadeland South Metrorail Station.
Both buyers are known as prolific multifamily and retail developers in South Florida.
Miami-Dade County’s zoning codes allow for dense development with limited parking near mass transit stops, and renters will often pay a premium to live within walking distance of the Metrorail, which leads to major employment centers.
Gus Alfonso, managing partner of Florida Value Partners, said they leased back the restaurant to Shorty’s and it will continue operating there for the time being. He decided not to comment on future development plans, but he did talk about the benefits of the location, which is
“From an urban planning perspective, this is one of the last remaining transit hub sites and one of the most important in terms of its location on the rail there,” Alfonso said. “If you look at what the county is trying to do in terms of putting density next to rail, it certainly has appeal.”
SOURCE: WWW.BIZJOURNALS.COM/SOUTHFLORIDA/NEWS/ 2022/01/03/SHORTYS-KENDALL-SOLD.HTML POSTED ON JANUARY 3, 20221 BY BRIAN BANDELL
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A: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey is a definite must read this month. The book presents advice for solving personal and professional problems while revealing step-by-step path to living with principles like fairness, integrity, and service to take advantage of opportunities that change creates. B: Nothing says I love you like a heart shaped cookie! Allrecipes.com provides a simple heart shaped cookie recipe you can use to bake your very own delicious treats. Share the recipe or cookies with someone you love on Valentine's Day by visiting: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261680/heart-cookies-decorated-with-royal-icing C: On February 17, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. Here are a couple of suggestions of what you can do throughout the week to celebrate and spread kindness. Let’s make kindness the norm! Learn more: www.randomactsofkindness.org
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TECH TALK: THROUGH THE NEW WINDOW with Sergio Gordillo, Leabert Henry, and Michael Hanna In a work environment that is constantly changing with the advent of technology, updating your software becomes second nature! Windows and Web Browser updates, among other things are constantly changing with the latest versions. The addition of new bells and whistles sometimes leaves us scratching our heads as to who thought this was a good idea, like Office 365 and the Search bar. However, every so often we are met with a grand change that could be the best idea for your work environment. Recently, Microsoft released Windows 11, the newest version of their operating system set to take over from Windows 10,which is seven years old now, believe it or not! Some folks are skeptical about it and with good reason. Why is the newest Windows version a big deal? Similar to Windows 10 initial release,
Windows 11 is made free for anyone with a computer that can manage it with a valid windows license. But there’s a catch! Windows 11 is new, which means there is not much information on how good the product is yet. Much like when Windows 10 just released, there could be a great deal of trouble with compatibility, the ability for your system to communicate with applications if you upgrade the system. So, should I not upgrade it? The best answer to this question is NOT YET. By upgrading to the new Windows, you are basically joining in on a large-scale test of the software. If your PC is working fine on the current operating system, keep it as is. Microsoft will announce when it will not be free to upgrade to the new operating system and then you can revisit your choice. Even then, if you are using Windows 10, I would still not recommend an upgrade as Microsoft supports that system. Anything older than that, however, would be fair game. A|P NEWSLETTER 08
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