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Thompson Thrift Sells 276-Unit Class A Multifamily Community near Charlotte, North Carolina

December 16, 2024 by 0 Comments
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, today announced the sale of Taylor Farms, a 276-unit, Class A multifamily community 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte. The Northmarq team led by John Currin, Andrea Howard, Allan Lynch, Caylor Mark, Jeff Glenn and Austin Jackson brokered the sale to Atlanta-based Mesa Capital Partners.

“Taylor Farms was our first multifamily community in the Carolinas and we were fortunate to capitalize on its prime location to bring a high-quality community to one of the nation’s hottest rental submarkets,” said Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential.

John Currin, senior vice president, Northmarq, continued, “Taylor Farms was one of Charlotte’s most competitive 2024 marketing campaigns due to Thompson Thrift’s strong national reputation as a high-quality developer and Northeast Charlotte’s economic growth trajectory that continues to outperform other submarkets in the MSA.”

Located just off of I-485 and Mallard Creek Road in the University City submarket, the 16-acre Taylor Farms features 276 apartment homes in eight three-story, garden style structures and 64 detached garages.

Completed in December 2023 and already reaching stabilization, each of the one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts are well-appointed with premium finishes, including gourmet bar-kitchens with quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, smooth glass cooktop stoves and under cabinet lighting; primary bedrooms with walk-in closets and a walk-in shower with full tile surround and glass doors; and full-size washers and dryers.

Additionally, residents enjoy resort-style amenities, including a professionally designed clubhouse with TVs, conference rooms, technology centers and more; a 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and Fitness On Demand™ virtual training kiosks and spinning rooms; a swimming pool with hot tub and sundeck, entertainment areas and pet-friendly bark parks and doggie spas.

With its convenient location near the I-485/I-85 interchange, Taylor Farms offers easy access to over 3,000 northeast corridor businesses and the popular PNC Music Pavilion and the world-famous Charlotte Motor Speedway are both minutes away.

Equity for the development was provided by the Watermark 2021 Multifamily Development Fund III LP.

Thompson Thrift is a full-service real estate development company focused on ground-up commercial and mixed-use development across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Since its founding more than 30 years ago, Thompson Thrift has invested more than $6 billion into local communities and has become known as a trusted partner committed to developing high-quality, attractive commercial and multifamily communities.

About Thompson Thrift Real Estate Company
Thompson Thrift is an integrated full-service real estate company with offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana; Denver; Houstonand Phoenix. Three business units drive Thompson Thrift’s success—Thompson Thrift Residential which is focused on upscale Class A multifamily communities and luxury leased homes, Thompson Thrift Commercial which is focused on ground-up commercial development, and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction company. Through these business units, Thompson Thrift is engaged in all aspects of development, construction, leasing, and management of quality commercial real estate projects across the country. The company earned national recognition as a winner of a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, the latest accolade that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to excellence in the community and workplace. For more information, please visit www.thompsonthrift.com.

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Newmark Group, Inc. Arranges $400 Million Financing Facility for Charleston, SC Based PORT 32 Marinas

December 16, 2024 by 0 Comments
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) (“Newmark” or “the Company”), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces that the firm has arranged a $400 million credit facility for PORT 32 Marinas to refinance its existing portfolio of coastal marinas, and to fund the future acquisition of marinas. Newmark’s Co-Head, Global Debt & Structured Finance Jordan Roeschlaub and Vice Chairman Chris Kramer, in collaboration with Co-Head, Global Debt & Structured Finance Jonathan Firestone arranged the financing, which was provided by the Austria-based bank, BAWAG Group.

“This funding underscores the robust and sustained demand for premier coastal marinas throughout the Eastern U.S.,” said Roeschlaub. “The transaction reflects a forward-looking strategy that leverages the unique appeal of coastal marinas as essential infrastructure for both recreation and commerce and is a testament to both the strength of the asset class and its long-term growth potential.”

About PORT 32 Marinas
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, PORT 32 is a leading owner, operator and developer of dry and wet slip coastal marina properties. PORT 32 provides expertise in the development and management of marina assets to bring customers an unparalleled level of service within the industry. PORT 32 owns and operates a growing collection of Class A marina assets in premier markets. For more information, please visit https://port32marinas.com.

About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.6 billion. As of that same date, Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operated from nearly 170 offices with more than 7,800 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company’s business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.

SOURCE Newmark Group, Inc.

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What you need to know about the Emanuel Nine Memorial scheduled to open in Charleston, SC in 2025

December 15, 2024 by 0 Comments
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THE EMANUEL NINE MEMORIAL

The inspiration for the memorial design is drawn from reflecting upon the lives and sacrifices of the Emanuel Nine: Reverend Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Mrs. Cynthia Graham Hurd, Mrs. Susie J. Jackson, Mrs. Ethel Lee Lance, Reverend DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Reverend Clementa Pinckney, Tywanza Kibwe Diop Sanders, Reverend Daniel Lee Simmons, Sr., and Mrs. Myra Singleton Quarles Thompson.

THE MEMORIAL COURTYARD

The design process began by reframing the church grounds to create a sacred space for a memorial and a garden space to honor the survivors. A Memorial Courtyard was designed in honor of the spirit and fellowship of the Emanuel Nine as space for the congregation and the community. It encourages positive change, while also creating a space to reflect in quiet contemplation.

This coming together is encouraged through the creation of two fellowship benches facing each other. An opening between the two benches widens towards the entrance, welcoming strangers to enter and join in the spirit of community. The high backs of the benches arc up and around, like sheltering wings. They provide a sense of enclosure, and like a pair of arms, cradling visitors inside this space.

At the center of the Memorial, the curve of the stone benches encircle a marble fountain. The names of the Emanuel Nine are carved around the fountain’s edge. Water emanates from a cross-shaped source, filling the basin and gently spilling over the names of the Emanuel Nine.

SURVIVORS’ GARDEN

From the Contemplation Basin, a pathway leads to a new Survivors’ Garden dedicated to life and resiliency. A newly landscaped churchyard will enhance the daily life of the Church and its members. A lawn surrounded by six stone benches and five trees symbolizing the five survivors – the sixth signifying that the church is also a survivor.

CONTEMPLATION BASIN

The opening between the fellowship benches towards the back of the Memorial Courtyard reveals a cross above a simple altar, offering visitors a quiet place to linger in thought and prayer.

Source: Emanuel Nine Memorial

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Magic of Christmas in Charleston (Christmas Through the Eyes of Charleston)

December 14, 2024 by 0 Comments
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By Minta Pavliscsak

I took to some of the known local hangouts around Charleston to mix and mingle with the people who make up the core of our fair city in hopes find out what they love about the holidays here in the Lowcountry. At any given time of the year, there is no shortage of activity in and around the Holy City. Somehow we pack in additional events, concerts, plays, specialty markets, home tours, and more on top of the traditional parades, last minute shopping, visits with Santa, decking the halls, card writing, baking cookies, and wrapping presents into the wee hours of the morning.

Having grown up in a small town in Georgia where we did not have all of these awesome extra things to do, you can imagine that I was, well like a kid at Christmastime when I spent my first holiday season here in Charleston! This year makes my thirteenth Christmas in Charleston, and each is just a little bit more magical than the last. A couple of weeks ago, as I listened to two wide-eyed children excitedly recount the details of the previous night’s Holiday Festival of Lights Run, I tried to imagine what it might be like had every Christmas been a Charleston Christmas. These boys are 5 and 7 years old and have been attending this special preview of the light display at James Island County Park with their mom and dad for the past few years, and each year on the following morning I get that same wide-eye, enthusiastic view through their eyes.

This led me to wanting to get to know our wonderful Charlestonians a little better. I wanted to see Christmas through the eyes of those who got to experience it here from childhood. So off I went with pen and paper in hand, and to no surprise, met some really nice folks! (Bear in mind that while each response had a unique story with it, a few of them were repeated, thus making the list on the shorter side.)

The question I asked went as follows:
What is your favorite thing to do during your Charleston Christmas that never loses its magic?

-“The downtown Christmas parade.”

-“The Sound of Charleston Holiday Concert at the Circular Church.”

-“Taking the whole family to Boone Hall Farms to pick out the perfect Christmas tree.”

-“Waiting for the coldest night to go see the Holiday Festival of Lights.”

-“Baking lots of cookies, and trying a new recipe every year.”

-“Every year growing up in Mt. Pleasant, my brother and I would get together with all of the other neighbor kids and go house to house singing carols.”

-“My family would take this time of year to finally get around to visiting a historical church downtown.”

-“The Parade of Boats.”

-“Go and see The Nutcracker. We particularly enjoy the Russian ballet.”

-“It was always important to my parents that we bought extra toys for the Toys for Tots drive. Now my kids pick out the extra toys.”

-“Hot chocolate and attend the tree lighting in Marion Square.”

-“My dad and I still go check out the trainset in Charleston Place.”

-“Finding an Angel Tree and playing Santa for someone else.”

-“Starting the season off by visiting the house at Boone Hall Plantation and arguing with my sister about whose house would look more like it when we got older.”

My conclusion is that if there is such thing as “Christmas Magic” we definitely have lots of it right here in Charleston, South Carolina. Your traditions may be exactly the same from year to year, or perhaps it is your tradition to do something different every year. Regardless of what you do there is no doubt that you will always have plenty to choose from right here where we call home, and the following day you will meet your friends with wide eyes and excitedly tell them all about it.

Happy Christmas Charleston!
Merry Everything!

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10 of the Best Dishes in Charleston, South Carolina to Enjoy On A Cold Day – Mini Restaurant Winter Guide

December 14, 2024 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

As we head into the colder months in the Lowcountry, here are 4 restaurants and 10 menu items that will warm your soul and keep your satisfied.

82 Queen – 82 Queen Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

  • Award-Winning She Crab Soup: Rich, creamy and just as good as it sounds. Voted ‘Best She-Crab Soup’ by Charleston City Paper for 17 years running. 
  • Braised Beef Short Ribs: angus beef, mashed yukon gold potatoes, garlic-buttered haricot verts, crispy onion and au jus.
  • Crispy Roasted Duck: toasted pecan rice pilaf, haricots verts, raspberry-port reduction

Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen – 1271 Folly Road, Charleston, SC, 29412

  • Shrimp & Grits: shrimp, smoked andouille sausage, sweet onion, peppers, creole butter sauce and cheddar cheese. 
  • Lowcountry Gumbo: chicken, smoked andouille sausage, onions, sweet peppers, corn, okra, seasoned tomato broth, served with red rice.

Ma’am Saab – 251 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC

  • Samosa Chaat: vegetable-filled, crispy samosa pockets on top of warm, curried chickpeas.
  • Butter Chicken: tandoori chicken in a rich golden curry sauce.

Bumpa’s – 5 Cumberland Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

  • The Signature Grilled Cheese: a timeless favorite featuring melt-in-your mouth American cheese and fresh and juicy sliced tomato on butter–toasted sourdough. Customize with your choice of crispy bacon or caramelized onions for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Jo’s Disco Fries: one of Bumpa’s legendary fry plates, piled high with crispy fries smothered in beef gravy, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions and tender braised beef.
  • Cumberland Chili: hearty, housemade beef chili served over jasmine rice, topped with shredded cheddar, a dollop of creamy sour cream and pickled jalapenos.

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Samosa Chaat – Ma’am Saab

Cumberland Chili – Bumpa’s

Lowcountry Gumbo – Florence’s

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The 10 Restaurants That Defined Charleston Dining in 2024 – New Resy Best of Hit List

December 14, 2024 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

Resy Hit List this week released the 10 restaurants that defined Charleston, South Carolina dining in 2024. We cannot agree more with this list. These restaurants showcase a level of quality, intimacy, engagement and food quality that have set a standard for the Lowcountry culinary scene.

The Top 10 Resy Best of the Hit List 2024 Include:

#1 – Lowland – 36 George St, Charleston, SC 29401

#2 – Legami – 492 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

#3 – XO Brasserie – 1090 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

#4 – Taverna – 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd Suite “O, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

#5 – Makan CHS – 210 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403 – We unfortunately must report that December 21, 2024 will be the final day of service for Makan Charleston.

#6 – Palmira Barbecue – 2366 Ashley River Rd Building 1, Charleston, SC 29414

#7 – The Archer – 601 Meeting St Ste. 140, Charleston, SC 29403

#8 – Porchetta Shop – 109 President St, Charleston, SC 29403

#9 – Cleats – 1640 Meeting Street Rd Suite 101, Charleston, SC 29405

#10 – Marbled & Fin – 480 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29403

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Legami

Palmira Barbecue

Header Image: Marbled & Fin

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Makan Charleston, Charleston’s Malaysian restaurant has announced its closing effective December 21, 2024

December 13, 2024 by 1 Comment
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In a short but emotional message on Instagram, the team at Makan Charleston, the only Malaysian restaurant on the peninsula announced they will be closing. The last day of service will be December 21, 2024.

All are invited to enjoy one more meal and say goodbye. We were grateful to meet and spend time with the team and enjoy their wonderful cuisine. Thank you for being a part of the Charleston community and the best of wishes for the next adventure.

Message from Makan

We are sad to announce Makan’s final service will be December 21st. We are grateful for our amazing staff, who worked incredibly hard to introduce Malaysian cuisine to Charleston while having fun along the way. Please come out and support them one last time!

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New documentary “Stranded” looks at how the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is fighting to combat human impacts on marine mammals

December 13, 2024 by 2 Comments
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For those in the Charleston, SC area familiar with the work of the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network (LMMN), you know what a gift they are to the Lowcountry. Working tirelessly in research, conservation and awareness of our marine mammal friends and neighbors is a testimony to the commitment to our planet and all living things.

This has not gone unnoticed. This spring, director Joshua Bruni will be premiering his documentary, Stranded that will bring the work of the LMMN to a much broader national and international audience. We invite you to learn more and follow the journey.

Film Description – Logline:

The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network fights daily to combat human impacts to the marine mammals of South Carolina through the use of research, education, and awareness. 

Backstory and Documentary Narrative

Lauren Rust and Tracy Kowlacyzk, from the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network, are the only two people responsible for responding to stranded marine mammals along the whole coast of South Carolina. They also fight daily to combat the human impacts to marine mammals such as boat strikes, hand feeding, harassment, and more through research, education, and awareness.

Cast/ Crew:

  • Joshua Bruni (Director/ DP)
  • Geoff Insch (Drone Operator)
  • Lauren Rust (Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network Executive Director)
  • Tracy Kowlacyzk (Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network Marine Mammal Stranding Technician)

About the Director, Joshua Bruni

Joshua Bruni is currently in the MFA in Science/Natural History Filmmaking Program at Montana State University. This short ~15min documentary is his thesis film in order to graduate with his graduate degree in May 2025. Joshua Bruni is hoping to eventually become a professor at a University and continue to make wildlife based films. 

Distribution Details:

The plan is to do a premiere screening of the film in Charleston, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC area in the spring of 2025. Following the screenings there will be distribution of the film to film festivals across the world to share this untold story.

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Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission  Maintains National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation

December 12, 2024 by 0 Comments
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Distinction recognizes quality of operation, management and service to the community

[ATLANTA] – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) was recently recognized for its re-accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). CCPRC received the distinction during the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference in Atlanta in October, ranking them among elite park and recreation agencies and departments across the country.

CCPRC received their initial CAPRA accreditation in 2014 and was last reaccredited in 2019. CAPRA provides quality assurance and quality improvement of accredited park and recreation agencies throughout the United States by providing agencies with a management system of best practices. CAPRA is the only national accreditation of park and recreation agencies and is a valuable measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to the community. Out of thousands of agencies in the country, only 213 parks and recreation agencies have earned accreditation.

This mark of distinction indicates an agency met rigorous standards related to the management and administration of lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety and services. The process for accreditation involves training, self-assessments, a formal application, a site visit by a team of trained CAPRA volunteers and a hearing to grant accreditation. Once accredited, the agency must uphold the standards and is reviewed again in five years. As part of the accreditation process, CCPRC demonstrated compliance with 154 recognized standards and policy and procedure documentation. The ongoing process of achieving and maintaining accreditation itself helps identify and spotlight areas of efficiency and heighten areas of accountability, which translates into higher quality service and operation to benefit the community.

CCPRC earned a perfect score on its assessments, with CAPRA reviewers stating that “the agency’s strength shines through the dedication and long-standing commitment of its staff [who] truly embody the idea of parks and recreation for all.”

“The award is the culmination of a five-year journey supported by all members of our organization and led by the members of our Accreditation Team, fondly known as the A-Team,” said CCPRC Associate Executive Director Phil Macchia. “This achievement would not be possible without the hard work and commitment of each member of the CCPRC team. It recognizes our organizational efficiency, adherence to policies and procedures, and the significant investment of time and dedication.”

For more information about CAPRA accreditation, visit www.nrpa.org/CAPRA. NRPA is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of public parks, recreation and conservation. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org.

The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes four land parks, a skate park, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, a historic plantation site, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or download the Charleston County Parks mobile app.

Members of CCPRC’s staff and Accreditation Team received the award on behalf of the agency.

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Kultura Charleston named by Esquire as one of the Top New Restaurants in America 2024

December 12, 2024 by 0 Comments
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A special and humble congratulations to the truly gifted and amazing team at Kultura for being named by Esquire Magazine at one of the Top New Restaurants in America.

Kultura, located at 73 Spring St Unit A, Charleston, SC 29403, has been acclaimed for its authentic Filipino cuisine and inviting hospitality. It continues to be a local and tourist favorite and well deserving of this latest honor.

The issue described Kultura by saying:

Caring for others has always been Nikko Cagalanan’s ethos, but working long days and nights as a nurse began to take a toll on him. Finding comfort in the recipes of his lola, or grandmother, he took a leap of faith and left his career in nursing to start a series of pop-up Filipino dinners in Charleston. After gaining national attention, he opened Kultura, where the menu qualifies as a proud asseveration. In tribute both to Filipino cuisine and to the southern city that Cagalanan fell in love with, the chef weaves local ingredients into traditional dishes. My favorite? Arroz caldo, a comforting dish that I would eat every day if I could. Cagalanan cooks down rice in a flavorful broth, then tops it with trout roe, XO sauce, fried garlic, chile crisp, and a soft-boiled egg. Oh, and what’s that purple milkshake over there? It’s a cocktail inspired by halo halo, the Filipino dessert. Kultura mixes ube, pineapple juice, and sake before garnishing it with whipped cream and a sweet array of toppings. —AG

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We are so proud of Kultura and the entire food community within the Charleston Lowcountry.

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