to the public in 2020. Together with their
the area. Their transformation of the historic
Another historic transformation is underway
co-founders, the Molines have established
Leotis Building at 201 Gloucester Street into
at The Kress Brunswick at 1505 Newcastle
the largest production brewery in Glynn
Port City Lofts is nothing short of remarkable.
Street. Glynn County native Tommy McGraw
County and the surrounding region, and
The mixed-use space offers upscale residential
is bringing his vision to the renovation of
they produce beer for both the taproom and
lofts, fitness center, gorgeous art gallery and
the site of the historic “five and dime” store
for distribution, so now you can find tasty Silver Bluff beers virtually anywhere around town. Their flagship Mexican Lager received a Silver Medal at the prestigious 2020 U.S. Open Beer Championships. The casual cool atmosphere of the beer garden and taproom, as well as the variety of food trucks and live entertainment offered draws locals and
“Downtown Brunswick presents a unique small-town feel that you just can’t get on the islands. It is a beautiful combination of historical foundation and new construction.” –BRAD PIAZZA, CEO OF PORT CITY PARTNERS
visitors alike, making it a favorite gathering place for many. To see what’s on tap at Silver
event space, flex workspace and lounge area,
that many residents still remember for its
Bluff, visit silverbluff.com.
and leasable commercial space. This extensive
lunch counter. The building’s first floor will
project is a 2022 Nominee for the Georgia
feature retail space and Brunswick Rocks,
During First Friday in April 2021, Port City
Trust for Preservation Award and Port City
a non-profit bouldering gym operated
Partners unveiled Port City Park at 1315
Partners CEO Brad Piazza says it’s just a
by Southeast Adventure Outfitters. SEA
Newcastle St. to the community. Since that time
launching point.
owner Michael Gowen describes the gym as
the intimate outdoor event space has hosted
having “a mission to provide a fun learning
live music, food trucks, and community events.
Port City Partners builds on decades of
environment for self-improvement and self-
The park is just a small part
experience in commercial real estate,
confidence, promoting health and fitness
of the Brunswick
development, and property management.
for anyone of all abilities.” He continues, “It’s
projects being
Their downtown projects include new
our intention to work with other community
accomplished by
construction, strategic Federal Opportunity
partners to provide a place where kids
the development
Zone investment, historic tax credit deals,
can be kids, progress at their own pace,
startup headed
and philanthropically minded growth.
learn that effort equals improvement, and
by Brad and
Other Port City Partners developments
ultimately provide opportunities beyond the
Lizzie Piazza,
include a 20,000 sq. ft. indoor-outdoor
gym.” Memberships will be available, as will
who have strong
event venue at 1311 Grant Street that will
sponsorships and opportunities to help other
family ties to
soon be available for bookings and Port City
non-profits in exchange for monthly dues.”
Apartments at 2307 Gloucester Street. Brad says, “Port City Partners is very proud to be a part of the growth
Short term rental units will be offered on the second floor. The third floor will feature as restaurant with rooftop terrace.
of downtown Brunswick. We have many ideas that
Port City, Y'all logo by Commonground Creative for Port City Partners
Tommy expresses his hopes for the space
we would love to share, but
on The Kress Brunswick website: “With
for now we are excited to
the support of our local community, we
say that Bubba Garcias,
hope that The Kress Brunswick will help
multi-faceted workspace,
to accelerate the growth of the downtown
a luxury event venue and
area by providing experiences unique to the
maybe even a rooftop bar
Golden Isles. We believe that creating inviting
or two are on the horizon
locations for our guests will provide the
for the area! There are no
opportunity to show off exactly what makes
limits to the future potential
Brunswick so special. We want to make sure
in downtown Brunswick.”
that this investment is for the benefit of our
Learn more about Port City Partners and their plans at portcitybrunswick.com.
neighborhood as a whole and that the result is a space we can all use with pride.” Take a look at what’s coming at kressbrunswick.com. MARCH 2022
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