Commercial Real Estate Development in Florida
Uniland Development Company is not evaluating Florida. Uniland is building here.
With active projects in Manatee County and Fort Lauderdale, and North Fort Myers, the company is applying the same development, construction, leasing, and property management model that has shaped Western New York for more than 50 years to one of the country’s fastest-growing states.
Uniland is a full-service real estate developer with a 50-plus year track record, recognition as Buffalo Business First’s 2025 Development Company of the Year, and a growing national footprint. That combination, design, construction, leasing, and property management under a single team, is now built into every Florida project from the ground up.
Why Uniland Is Building in Florida
Florida’s population and economic growth have created sustained demand for industrial, logistics, warehouse, and mixed-use space, particularly along the I-75 and I-4 corridors and in fast-growing metro areas like Tampa Bay and Fort Lauderdale. Companies relocating operations, expanding distribution networks, or entering the Sunbelt for the first time need development partners who understand both the opportunity and the execution required to capture it.
As a commercial real estate developer with a national footprint, Uniland saw the same fundamentals that are drawing other developers south: strong population inflows, expanding logistics infrastructure, and a business climate that rewards speed and certainty. The difference is how Uniland approaches the opportunity. Projects are evaluated with the same long-term ownership mindset applied to every Uniland development, regardless of geography. That means material choices, building systems, and site planning decisions are all made with decades of performance in mind, not just the day a project delivers.
What Sets Uniland Apart in Florida
Florida has no shortage of developers. What Uniland brings is a model built on accountability and longevity rather than a single project.
A single point of accountability
Development, construction, leasing, and property management are handled by one team, which means fewer handoffs, clearer communication, and a partner who stays involved well past groundbreaking.
An owner's perspective
Uniland manages more than 8 million square feet of the properties it has built. That experience shapes every decision, from HVAC systems to site logistics, because the team understands what a building needs to perform years after it opens.
A proven track record
Fifty years in business, 300-plus buildings delivered, and a 98 percent customer recommendation rate are not incidental numbers. They reflect a way of working that Uniland is now extending into Florida.
Active Florida Projects
Uniland’s Florida presence is not a single project or a future promise. It spans industrial, mixed-use, and land development, with more in the pipeline. Each of these projects reflects a different piece of Florida’s commercial real estate opportunity: industrial demand near a major port, transit-oriented mixed-use in a dense urban core, and warehouse space in a growing Florida suburb.
Port Manatee Logistics Center
Under Construction. Industrial Build-to-Suit or Lease Available
About: 11805 US-41 in Palmetto, Florida, is a prime industrial build-to-suit or lease opportunity for a total of 345,960 square feet. Designed for maximum flexibility, the project offers three Class A, tilt wall buildings that can accommodate occupiers seeking 7,500 SF to 187,200 SF, and everything in-between.
Uses: Potential uses include light manufacturing, distribution warehouses, general warehousing, flex space, showroom buildings, and cold storage.
Access: The strategic location offers excellent access to major transportation routes including I-275, I-75, and I-4, as well as key seaports and airports.
Station Village
About: In partnership with Acquest Development, Uniland has announced plans to construct a 36-story, mixed-use complex featuring 400 Apartments and on-site Retail space
Use: Residential and Retail
Size: 400 Apartments; 432,800 Total Square Feet
On-Site Amenities: 10th Floor Pool, Grilling Stations, Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Coworking Center
Nearby Amenities: Easy access to Brightline Rail Station, providing highspeed transportation from Miami to Orlando. 20-minutes to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 15-minutes to the Beach
Project Status: Pre-Construction
8191 Littleton Rd
Vacant Land – Mixed Use Opportunity
About: An infill site south of Littleton Road between Old 41 and New 41 (North Cleveland Avenue) in North Fort Myers, Florida, offering approximately 25 acres for light-industrial and commercial development. The site supports up to 250,000 square feet of flexible light-industrial space, or a blend of light-industrial and retail, positioned to meet growing logistics and commercial demand in Southwest Florida.
Project Status: Under Contract
Built for the Long Term, Wherever the Project Is
Uniland did not enter Florida to chase a single deal. The expansion reflects the same long-term thinking that has guided the company since 1974: identify markets with real, sustained demand, and bring the full weight of a development, construction, and property management team to meet it.
For tenants evaluating industrial space near Port Manatee, residents watching the Fort Lauderdale rental and mixed-use market, or organizations planning ahead in a growing corridor like North Fort Myers, Uniland offers what a fragmented team of separate vendors cannot: one accountable partner from site selection through long-term operation.
Let’s Talk About Your Florida Project
Whether you are evaluating industrial space, exploring a mixed-use opportunity, or simply want to understand what Uniland is building in Florida, our Acquisitions team is ready to talk.
For more information on Development opportunities, contact:
Phone: 716.834.5000
Email: [email protected]
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