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Building One at Trailhead Logistics Park [Submitted photo]

Building leased at logistics park

Transwestern Development Company, in partnership with QuadReal Property Group, has leased Building One at the Trailhead Logistics Park south of Ocala to a third-party logistics provider serving a global ecommerce company.

The 943,426-square-foot, full-building deal is one of the largest industrial leases in the Central Florida market year to date, according to the news release.

The Class A cross-dock facility features 40-foot clear heights, ESFR sprinklers and trailer and car parking. The site’s location is along I-75, with direct access to Highway 484.

TDC acquired the land in 2021 and delivered Building One in 2023. Plans are underway for the next phase of the project on 220 adjacent acres, where three additional buildings totaling approximately 3.2 million square feet are proposed, the release noted.

Thoroughbred training center sold

Beckie Cantrell and Valerie Dailey, with Showcase Properties of Central Florida, have announced the sale of a 200-acre thoroughbred training facility at 14140 N US Highway 301 in Citra.

Formerly owned by McKathan Brothers’ Farm, LLC, the property sold to Dream With Me Florida, LLC, which intends to preserve the property’s legacy as a working training facility, the news release stated.

The farm has earned recognition as the training ground for world-class champions, including Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and super mares Unbridled Forever and Covfefe.

“It was truly a pleasure representing Kevin McKathan, who has trained countless world-class thoroughbreds over several decades.” said Dailey, broker/owner of Showcase Properties of Central Florida, in the release. “We are thrilled that this remarkable farm will continue to operate as a premier training facility, carrying forward its proud legacy and contributing to the strength of our thoroughbred industry—an industry our family and brokerage are also deeply invested in.”