Bill Filed To Cut Lease Tax

Fort Myers Rep. Fitzenhagen seeks to cut lease tax

The News Service of Florida 11:19 a.m. EDT September 28, 2015

Describing the proposal as a "common-sense approach," a House Republican has filed a bill that would reduce a controversial tax on commercial leases.

The bill (HB 247), filed Friday by Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen, R-Fort Myers, is similar to a measure (SB 116) filed last month by Senate Finance and Tax Chairwoman Dorothy Hukill, R-Port Orange. The bills, which will be considered during the 2016 legislative session, would reduce the commercial-lease tax rate from 6 percent to 5 percent as of Jan. 1, 2017.

Some business groups have lobbied to eliminate the tax, which they argue is unique to Florida. "It's an utter embarrassment that the state of Florida is the only state in the union to still have a sales tax on commercial real-estate leases,'' Fitzenhagen said in a prepared statement. "This tax is a burden to hundreds of thousands of small business owners across the state of Florida and a deterrent to those businesses who desire to bring jobs and financial prosperity to the state. That's why we need to pass this common-sense approach of slashing the archaic and unnecessary tax, piece by piece."

Rep. Larry Ahern, R-Seminole, also has filed a bill (HB 215) that would gradually increase exemptions before fully repealing the lease tax in January 2025.

10 Trends Occurring in the Collier Dental Space Market by Dr. Jay Crandall

Article just published in the CCDA September 2015 newsletter:

10 Trends Occurring in the Collier Dental Space Market 

by Dr. Jay Crandall 

When asking the hockey great Wayne Gretzky how he always seemed to be at the right place at the right time, he re-sponded that he just skated to where the puck was going. Similarly, it is often more important to know where the commercial real estate market is going (trends) than where it was (comparables). 

For dentists looking to acquire or dispose of space, the importance of current and relevant information cannot be under-estimated. No different than practicing dentistry, one wants to be surrounded by a great team who is working with the best in-formation available. 

Ten Current Trends In Collier County 

1. The Commercial Markets are following the Residential Markets – Yes, the single-family home permits are on the rise but the bigger story is occurring in more dense residential growth – the geometric rise in Apartments and Assisted Living Facilities.

2. Dentists Coming Out of Retirement – There has been an increase of dentists in their 60’s starting new practices. Some because their investments have under-performed, some miss treating patients, and others in order to serve specialized populations in need. 

3. Cost of Constructing a Dental Office on the Rise – Naturally, digital equipment and the cost of the “latest and greatest” dental equipment/supplies comes with a price tag. What many don’t realize is that the actual hard and soft costs are on the rise. Trenching for a dental office has more than doubled in the last five years. Some offices are using $200.00/sq.ft. or more for their build-out budgets. 

4. Costs of Dental Rents/Purchases are on the Rise – Commercial Real Estate is being absorbed as this market rebounds from the recession. The rate of Commercial Construction has been limited relative to residential construction thus creat-ing an imbalance of the supply and demand. 

5. Barrier to Entry – As absorption occurs, landlords are raising rental rates. Raising rental rates leads to higher valua-tions. This is a great thing for existing practices but makes it tougher by the day for start-up practices. 

6. Accessibility (Main Road) and Exposure (Signage) are Huge – With the greatest increases in the population occurring in the aging Boomer base as well as a growing Millennial demographic, both looking for the timely delivery of ser-vices, dentists are focusing on making sure that patients can easily locate their practices. They are also putting more weight as to the ease of disposition when it comes to their locations. 

7. Retail Centers are Fast Becoming the Most Cost Effective Locations for a New Practice – The time it takes to build a patient base and the cost of marketing a new practice is a big investment. New practitioners need the best location possible in order to get the practice profitable as quickly as possible. 

8. Stand-Alone Dental Offices are Becoming a Rare Commodity – There remain very few stand-alone dental offices . . . with most offices now being built in retail centers or Medical Office Buildings (MOB). 

9. Sole Doctor and Corporate Dentistry is the Trend for Practices in the Future – The ideal dental spaces being ab-sorbed are approximately in the 2,000 sq. space range for sole practitioners and in the 3,500 sq. range for franchisors. Depending on the location of the practice, rents are ranging from $15.00 NNN – $30.00 NNN. 

10. Dentists are Leaving Money on the Table – It is not unusual for dentists to call us post-transaction: having done a deal themselves or hired a realtor with no previous dental office experience, or with problems they are having with a landlord or transaction. Seek advice from professionals who know and understand dentistry and the local commercial real estate market. 


While no one can ever know exactly what the future holds, assemble the best team with the best information . . . and your chances are high that Collier County is going to remain a great place to practice dentistry for years to come. 

New Listing For Sale: Lakeview Medical Plaza

Jay Crandall, CCIM, Broker 

Crandall Commercial Group, LLC 

27499 Riverview Center Blvd. Suite 127 

Bonita Springs, FL 34134 

(239) 221-8481 

E-mail: jay@jaycrandall.com 

FOR SALE (OR LEASE): LAKEVIEW MEDICAL PLAZA 

700 2nd Avenue N 

Suite 305 

Naples, FL 34102 

A three story medical office building located dIrectly across the street from NCH Downtown campus. This efficiently built out, 1,550 sq. ft. medical office suite offers three exam rooms (with sinks), a physician’s office, waiting area, kitchenette, staff bathroom, and separate patient bathroom. Elevator or stairway accessible. Available for occupancy: February 1, 2016. 

Suite Size: 1,550 Sq. Ft. 
Year Built: 1987 
Zoned: M:Medical (City of Naples) 
Association Dues: $2,333.82 (Quarterly, 2015) 
Taxes: $2,032.51 (2014) 
Sale Price: $410,750.00 ($265.00/sf) 
Monthly Lease Rate: $3,584.38 ($2,712.50 Base Rent [$21.00] + $871.88 Est. CAM [$6.75]) 

To schedule a tour of this medical office in a prime Naples location, call 239-221-8481 today!

For Lease: Arroyal Plaza in Bonita Springs!

2,397 SF Professional Office space for lease. Prime location in Bonita Springs, Florida! Immediate availability!

27970 Crown Lake Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Lease Rate: $12.00 NNN
Est. CAM: $4.50

Nicely built out professional office space available for occupancy. Professionally landscaped and maintained. Neighbors include chiropractor, orthodontist, daycare center.

Reception area, 9 private offices, his/her bathrooms, kitchenette.

Conveniently located on Bonita Beach Road just 1 block east of US41/Bonita Beach Road lighted intersection. Easily accessible.

Call 239-221-8481 to schedule a tour today!

For Sale or Lease: C&D Medical and Professional Center in Cape Coral

Prime location on Del Prado Blvd for sale or lease!

217 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, Florida 33990

Sale Price: $150/SF

Lease Rate: $15 NNN + Est. CAM $5.50

1,847, 1,891 or 3,049 sq. ft. suites, first floor availability. Grey shell delivery gives you the opportunity to custom design the floor plan for your practice or professional office. Immediate availability. Medical impact fees have been paid. 

Approximately 1/2 mile north of Cape Coral Hospital between Bolado Pwy. and Hancock Bridge Pkwy.

Call 239-221-8481 to schedule a tour today!

For Sale or Lease: Tuscan Place in Cape Coral - Prime Location on Del Prado!

If you are looking for visibility on Del Prado Blvd, this is the place!

326 Del Prado Blvd N, Cape Coral, Florida 33909

Sale Price: $150/SF

Lease Rate: $15/SF/Year

Space 101: 3,710 SF

Space 102: 3,368 SF

Space 202: 3,368 SF

Space 302: UNDER SALES CONTRACT!

First or second floor availability. Grey shell delivery gives you the opportunity to custom design the floor plan to your specifications. Excellent Del Prado visibility, close proximity to Cape Coral Hospital.

At the corner of Del Prado Blvd. N and NE 3rd Terrace. 

Approximately 1.35 miles north of Cape Coral Hospital between Hancock Bridge Pkwy. and Pine Island Road.

For Lease: Prime Location on US 41 in Ft. Myers, Florida

Regions Bank is a two story building with Regions Bank occupying the first floor. Suite 201 is located on the second floor with elevator and stairway access. Ample and convenient parking on three sides of the building . . . nicely landscaped with clean walkways and a covered entrance to the main lobby area.

Located just south of the US 41/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy. signalized intersection . . . directly on US 41.

Space Available:
2,935 SF
Rental Rate:
$18.50/SF/Year
Space Type:
Office Building
Additional Space Types:
Institutional/ Governmental
Lease Type:
NNN
No. Parking Spaces:
72

Built out professional office suite...one large(corner)private office, nine cubicle offices, conference room, staff lounge/file/copier room IT/storage closet. Common area men's and women's restrooms.

Call 239-221-8481 to schedule a tour today!

Featured Property: Prime Location on Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs

General Office or Retail space for lease. Two suites available for immediate occupancy with efficient floor plans.

West of Imperial Parkway on the north side of Bonita Beach Road. Just minutes west of I-75 . . . Bonita Beach Road frontage. Call 239-221-8481 to schedule a tour today!

2 Spaces Available:


11308-101

Space Available: 760 SF
Rental Rate: $20/SF/Year
Space Type: Neighborhood Center
Lease Type: Modified Gross
Date Available: July 2015
Lease Term: 36 Months

11338-102

Space Available: 446 SF
Rental Rate: $20/SF/Year
Space Type: Neighborhood Center
Lease Type: Modified Gross
Date Available: July 2015

Call 239-221-8481 to schedule a tour today!

For Lease in Naples: Star Magnolia Center - Beautiful!

Looking for medical/professional office space in a prime North Naples location? Search no longer! 

4521 Executive Drive
Naples, FL 34119

Space 203

Space Available: 1,883 SF
Rental Rate: $21/SF/Year
Space Type: Medical Office
Lease Type: NNN
Lease Term: 36 Months
No. Parking Spaces: 53
Est. CAM: $4.00 (incl. water/sewer)

Very attractive, two story, Class "A" professional/medical office building with a great tenant mix. Second floor availability. Located in the highly sought after North Naples area. Marquee signage may be available.

Space is built out (open floor plan)with kitchenette, 1 ADA restroom, carpet throughout, stairway/elevator accessible . . . proposed floor plan for medical build out available.

Just east of I-75 on Immokalee Road.

PRICE REDUCTION! For Sale in Naples: 2,002 SF condo in Pipers Crossing

Price now $450,450 ($225/SF)!!

1217 Piper Blvd., Bldg. 500, Unit 201, Naples, FL 34110

PRE-PAID MEDICAL IMPACT FEES! 2,002 SF medical/professional office condo located on the 2nd floor of building 500 in this newer office park just minutes east of the North Collier Hospital. Delivered vanilla shell, this is a great opportunity for any new medical professional to design their new office in the highly sought after North Naples area.

Located at the corner of Immokalee Road and Airport-Pulling Road on the North side of Piper's Crossing retail center.

Call 239-221-8481 to schedule a tour today!

$18,000 Price Reduction on Medical Condo in Pipers Crossing - Naples

PRICE REDUCTION!

Now $240,000 ($232.56/SF)!!

1205 Piper Blvd., Bldg. 200, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34110

A beautiful 1,032 square foot Medical office condominium in a nicely maintained office park. Two efficiently built out large exam rooms (with sinks, one exam room large enough to be used as procedure room), one private physician's office,waiting/reception area, and in-suite ADA bathroom. Ample parking for patients and/or clients on two sides of the building.

Located on the NE corner of Immokalee and Airport Roads. Approximately 1.25 miles east of North Collier Hospital and in close proximity to many residential communities.

Highlights:

• Main Entrance and Doctor's Rear Entrance
• Kitchenette Area
• 10 Foot Ceilings/8 Foot Doors Throughout
• Internet Ready with both Comast and Fiber Optics
• Easy Parking Access from Both Entries to Building

To schedule a tour of this beautiful, move-in ready medical office condo, call 239-221-8481 today!

For Lease: Arielle Medical Center - 5,205 Sq.Ft. - Now Available!

Arielle Medical Center - 5,205 Sq.Ft. Built Out Medical Space at:

14171 Metropolis Avenue #101, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Click the link below to view video tour of Arielle: http://youtu.be/WXTaOQVwHao

Space Available: 5,205 SF

Rental Rate: $15/SF/Year

Space Type: Medical Office

Lease Type: NNN

Date Available: July 2015

Lease Term: 60 Months

Highlights

WELL MAINTAINED BUILDING

FIRST FLOOR SPACE

MARQUEE SIGNAGE

AMPLE PARKING

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO GULF COAST HOSPITAL

MULTIPLE ACCESS ROADS

First floor medical office condo, very efficient layout with ability to support multi-physician practice. Two-story (approximately 10,000 total sq. ft.) medical office building with 3 private doctors offices; 10 exam rooms; 2 nurse stations; lab area; business office; large reception area; lobby; 7 restrooms and 54 shared parking spaces.

Conveniently located across the street from Gulf Coast Hospital with access to multiple major corridors . . . Metro Parkway, Six Mile Cypress, and Daniels Parkway.

Call Crandall Commercial Group at 239-221-8481 for a tour!

Synovus Bank - Identity Theft Presentation

Carrie Kerskie, President of Kerskie Group Inc., Collier ID Theft Task Force Member, Professional Speaker, Consultant and Author was the distinguished guest speaker on the important subject of Identity Theft last week at Synovus Bank in Naples. 

Did you know every three seconds another American becomes a victim of identity theft? The elderly and children have the highest risk.

Here are a few tips from Ms. Kerskie:

1. Review your credit report once a year. The only legitimate place to do that, for free, is www.annualcreditreport.com. Check for recent inquiries. Inquiries by credit card companies are bad. An identity thief could be requesting a card in your name. In addition, your credit score means nothing when it comes to fraud. 

2. Ms. Kerskie does not personally recommend Lifelock. They only cover monitoring and not restoration. All they can do is tell you when you have been compromised. You are on your own from that point on. Identity Force is a company who not only monitor, but assist in the restoration of your credit and your life after this assault. (Recommended by Ms. Kerskie).

3. Stay away from Dropbox. Yes, this is data storage in the cloud. But, someone is controlling those servers, leaving private information stored vulnerable to theft. Also, password protect any document with personal, private information you store in the cloud. It provides one extra level of security against theft.

4. Obituaries - this is a treasure trove for thieves! Think about what most people include in the newspaper regarding a lost loved one. Family member names, Church attended, vocation of deceased, date of birth, etc. All information needed to commit fraud.

5. Check your homeowner's insurance - it may cover identity theft. If it doesn't, inquire about the additional cost to acquire it.

This was one of the most informational talks we have attended. If you have any questions about identity theft, give Carrie Kerskie a call at 239-435-9111 today. 




   

Updated photos of the new Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples

If you find yourself driving down US 41 in Naples, no doubt you have seen the beautiful structure being erected at the corner of US 41 and Cypress Wood, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Shot a couple of pictures as we were passing by today and want to share the progress.

Synovus Trust Company Presents "Identity Theft: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You"

If you happen to be in the Naples area on June 30th, take the time to attend this one hour talk on an important subject! 

Call Cathy Schulze to reserve your spot at 239-449-3120 or email her at:

CathySchulze@synovusbankfl.com

New Location: Personalized Physician Care - Concierge Medicine in Naples

Crandall Commercial Group would like to thank Personalized Physician Care - Concierge Medicine for choosing us to represent them in negotiating their lease on their new location at:

Egret Plaza

9655 North Tamiami Trail

Naples, FL 34108

To schedule an appointment please call: 239-596-1111

From their website http://napleshealthcare.org:

Meet the Physicians:

Tulay Darstek, MD

Internist and Geriatrician

Dr. Darstek is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch New Jersey and her Geriatics fellowship at NYU Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Darstek has over 16 years of clinical experience during which time she has served as the Chief of Geriatrics at Monmouth Medical Center, has published multiple articles and papers, and lectured on many topics such as Dementia, Depression, Osteoporosis and Women's Health. Dr. Darstek believes that each patient should have a customized medical plan that fits their individual needs. She is dedicated to providing her patients with the highest quality medical care with a personal touch.

Donald DiPasco, MD

Medical Director

Dr. DiPasco has been an Internal Medicine physician for 32 years. His extensive leadership experience with both large and small healthcare organizations, coupled with his expertise in quality assurance and chronic care management make Don uniquely qualified for the role of Personal Health Advisor. Prior to joining PPC, Don built and ran his own medical practice in St. Louis before being acquired by SSM Healthcare System, the second largest Catholic Healthcare system in the country. While at SSM, Don served on the Board of Directors, as Chief of Staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital, and as Chairman of the Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Committee. Under his leadership, they were Nationally recognized for excellence and were the first healthcare system ever to receive the Malcom Balridge Quality Assurance Award. Don also has expertise in chronic care management, and through his efforts as Medical Director of several senior facilities, he has helped pioneer and bring home-based chronic care management and delivery to the national stage. Don has a strong commitment to our core principles and is passionate about patient care.

What We Do

We help you achieve your health and longevity goals by providing you an in-depth picture of your health and an action plan to improve it. Our unique process combines the latest scientific technology with an unparalleled level of personal care and attention to deliver you a truly unique patient experience. Wealth has little value if you don’t have your health…

Comprehensive Personal Health Exam

Our process starts with a comprehensive personal health exam; a total, in-depth evaluation.  We help you identify your risk of future disease and create a personal program to improve your health and maintain an active lifestyle.  You'll learn how simple, easy changes in nutrition, fitness, lifestyle and natural supplements can effectively prevent many Cancers and Heart Disease.  We'll make you comfortable and look after you every step of the way. Learn More...

Concierge Membership Program

Our unique membership program is designed to ensure that you have access to the ongoing expertise to achieve your goal.  As an exclusive member, you have 24/7 access to your own personal team of trained and caring medical professionals who are focused on your wellness, prevention, your quality of life, and longevity. A collaborative partnership with your own personal physician. Your personal physician will serve as your personal health care advocate and will assist with every aspect of your medical needs.  Working together to reach your life's utmost potential. Learn More...

Longevity Advisors

Creating wellness and longevity takes time, knowledge, and professional guidance. Through our unique process, The PPC Total Health Solution, we take an integrated approach to understand the whole you. Together, we build a customized plan to protect and enhance your specific health risks and goals.  Our strategies are based on process not products, and we believe in time-tested, measurable way. Learn More...