Stirling Bossier Shopping Center 100% Leased and Occupied
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is bringing quality development and retailers to Shreveport/Bossier City. Stirling Bossier Shopping Center Tract K2—the last of six planned phases—is now 100% leased and all tenants are open.
Going up on the last parcel of undeveloped land, Michaels, Kirkland’s, Massage Envy and Versona opened earlier this year to large crowds. Motherhood Maternity completed occupancy in the final remaining space last month. They join more than 40 other businesses that call the shopping center home, including anchor tenants Target, Sam’s Club, Belk and Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Stirling Bossier Shopping Center, located at the northeast corner of Interstate 220 and Airline Drive in Bossier City, Louisiana, is a 682,200-square-foot hybrid retail center that offers a great variety of national tenants and dining options. Bossier City’s residential growth, income growth, and tremendous traffic growth over the last 10 years has made the Shreveport/Bossier City MSA worthy of a two store market to many national retailers. Stirling Properties began development of the retail center in 2006, and currently holds the leasing and management contract.
Tenants Include Academy Sports + Outdoors, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, AT&T, Avocado California Roll & Sushi, Baskin-Robbins, Bed Bath & Beyond, Belk, Best Buy, Catherines, Capital One, Chick-fil-A, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, FedEx Office, GlamRus, GNC, Justice, Kirkland’s, Lane Bryant/Cacique, Massage Envy, Mattress Firm, Maurices, Michaels, Men’s Wearhouse, Motherhood Maternity, Old Navy, Olive Garden, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, PetSmart, Progressive Bank, Ross Dress For Less, Sam’s Club, Santa Fe Cattle Co., Serenity Spas, Shoe Carnival, Smoothie King, Sun Tan City, Target, The Joint, ULTA Beauty, Versona, and Wonder Cuts.
“We are thrilled to see Stirling Bossier completed as our Investors envisioned and bring such a unique customer experience to the Shreveport/Bossier City area. This development showcases a number of exciting retail and restaurant options,” says Donna Taylor, Stirling Properties Senior Vice President-Asset Management & New Business. “Not only do the retail stores offer a variety for consumers, but they provide more job opportunities and economic growth for the area.”
Stirling Properties has been at the forefront of commercial real estate in Shreveport/Bossier City and surrounding areas of North Louisiana. Stirling Properties has developed more than 3.7 million square feet totaling $465 million since 2010, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties development, management and leasing projects in Shreveport/Bossier City include, Eastgate Shopping Center, Fern Marketplace Phase I & II, and Old River Marketplace, just to name a few.
Stirling Properties is located at 425 Ashley Ridge Blvd., Suite 116 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
For leasing information, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at (504) 620-8145 or rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com. For asset management information, contact Donna Taylor at (985) 898-2022 or dtaylor@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties Awarded Management Contract For Fern Marketplace In Shreveport, Louisiana
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company was recently awarded the management contract for Fern Marketplace in Shreveport, Louisiana. Stirling Properties handles leasing opportunities for the center and will now take on daily management.
Fern Marketplace is a 29-acre retail project anchored by Whole Foods Market, consisting of roughly 275,000 square feet. The shopping center is located at the northeast corner of East 70th Street and Fern Avenue, near the intersection of Youree Drive, which is the most heavily populated corridor of retail and services in Shreveport and Northern Louisiana. National retailers located within one mile of this center include Super Target, Belk, Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, Lowe’s, Cost Plus, World Market, T.J.Maxx, and Sam’s Club, just to name a few. The area growth rate, high income level and location will be sure to allow the tenants at Fern Marketplace to experience substantial retail sales. Most of the retailers committed to Fern Marketplace are either first-time locations within Shreveport or Louisiana, or both.
Currently, the only business open at the shopping center is GRUB Burger, which opened in January of this year marking its second Louisiana location. Whole Foods Market is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2016. This will be the sixth Louisiana location for the organic food chain store.
Fern Marketplace Phase I consists of roughly 75,000 square feet and tenants include Grub Burger (now open), Lee Nails (opening Spring 2016), Whole Foods Market (opening Fall 2016) and much of the remaining square footage is in different stages of negotiation with announcements to occur over the coming months. Phase II consists of roughly 200,000 square feet of which various type uses will add to the mix of the first phase.
“We are confident in the future and prosperity of this area. Fern Marketplace is positioned in an excellent location that is experiencing tremendous growth and attracting new retailers,” said Donna Taylor, Stirling Properties Senior Vice President-Asset Management & New Business. “We are happy to continue our long and successful brokerage and property management history in the Shreveport/Bossier City market.”
Stirling Properties has been at the forefront of commercial real estate management, investment and development in Shreveport/Bossier City and surrounding areas of North Louisiana, and is committed to bringing quality development and retailers to the area. At completion, Fern Marketplace is expected to be a premier regional shopping and entertainment destination, as well as a vital economic contributor to the area.
Stirling Properties currently manages almost 17 million square feet of property, with 81 million square feet of property and land for sale or lease, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties management and development projects in Shreveport/Bossier City include, Stirling Bossier Shopping Center, Eastgate Shopping Center and Old River Marketplace, just to name a few.
For more information, please visit stirlingprop.com.
For leasing or sales information, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at (504) 620-8145 or rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com. For asset management information, contact Donna Taylor at (985) 898-2022 or dtaylor@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties Breaks Ground for New Restaurant at Stirling Bossier Shopping Center
Santa Fe Cattle Company Restaurant to Open in Fall 2012
BOSSIER CITY, LA – Stirling Properties, developer and property manager of Stirling Bossier Shopping Center, announces the construction of a new 7,918 square foot Santa Fe Cattle Company Restaurant, a roadhouse style steakhouse, located on the outparcel adjacent to the Progressive Bank building, fronting Airline Drive. Santa Fe is expected to open at Stirling Bossier in early fall 2012.
Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Santa Fe Cattle Company operates in 6 states with 17 locations. Within Louisiana, they have locations in Hammond, Prairieville and Ruston, making the Stirling Bossier restaurant the fourth in the State. The Hammond location, which opened in June 2009 at Hammond Square, is another Stirling Properties retail development.
Rhonda Sharkawy who represents Stirling Bossier Shopping Center and who brokered the transaction commented that “Santa Fe Cattle Co. will give guests of Stirling Bossier further variety in dining options and enhances the overall make-up of the Shopping Center.”
For additional leasing and sales opportunities at Stirling Bossier Shopping Center, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at (504) 620-8145 or rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties Appoints Bill McFadden to Regional Manager of North Louisiana
SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana —- (May 19, 2011) Stirling Properties is proud to announce that Bill McFadden will assume the role of Regional Manager for North Louisiana.
This appointment follows the recent listing contract for the sale and lease of the Villaggio Development and the hire of Property Manager Melinda Brazzel. While McFadden will continue to conduct brokerage activities in the Shreveport/Bossier City area, in his new role as Regional Manager, he will also oversee and coordinate all property management and brokerage activities associated with multiple property types including retail, office, and industrial properties located across North Louisiana.
“Bill has always been active throughout North Louisiana demonstrating a caliber of leadership that is unmatched in our industry,” said Donna Taylor, Senior Vice President of Asset Management and New Business Development for Stirling Properties. “His dedication to success enhances the capability of the services Stirling Properties provides and we support him in this new role as Regional Manager.”
McFadden joined Stirling Properties in 1992 bringing with him an extensive amount of knowledge and experience in asset and property management from previous employments with The Sealy Companies, General Growth Properties and Simon Management Company.
He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and holds designations as Senior Certified Shopping Center Manager and Senior Certified Marketing Director. Professionally, McFadden serves on the Bossier Economic Development Foundation and the Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors Commercial Investment Division Boards of Directors and served 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Bossier Chamber of Commerce.
Stirling Properties Awarded Exclusive Listing Contract for The Villaggio Development
Villaggio at Bossier City, Louisiana
BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA (MAY 2, 2011)–On May 1st, 2011, Stirling Properties was awarded the exclusive listing contract for the sale and lease of existing retail shop space and vacant land at Villaggio in Bossier City. As the Broker, Stirling Properties will market approximately 55,000 square feet of main street retail space and up to six outparcel pad sites while the ownership and operation of the multi-family and office space will be retained by Villaggio Bossier, LLC.
“Stirling Properties is already working to maintain the owner’s vision of incorporating traditional and specialty retail stores that fit the unique needs of a growing city like Bossier,” said Stirling Properties’ Bill McFadden, Regional Manager of Property Management and Brokerage in North Louisiana. “Our experience with retailers both on the national and local level reflects Stirling’s ability to deliver the best results for high profile projects such as Villaggio.”
Villaggio is a 64-acre lifestyle development that offers a unique blend of specialty retail, dining, office and single and multi-family residential living opportunities. Developed by The Good Companies, headquartered in Texarkana, Texas; Villaggio is located between Interstate 20 and Highway 80 in North Bossier City, Louisiana. A rich tradition of Italian living is incorporated into the development’s architecture, streetscapes, sidewalk cafes, residences and shopping. The site includes an authentic Italian promenade featuring a 45 ft. clock tower, a 6-acre lake and recreational paths that connect the entire development.
“We knew the owners were looking for a company that understood the dynamics of a major multi-use development and the fact that Stirling Properties was selected is a testament to the credibility and types of services our company and agents are able to provide our clients,” stated Donna Taylor, Stirling Properties’ Senior Vice President of Asset Management and New Development.
For retail sales and leasing opportunities available at Villaggio, contact:
Bill McFadden; bmcfadden@stirlingproperties.com
2646 Beene Blvd., Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 797-4393
Stirling Properties Welcomes Melinda Brazzel to Their Property Management Team
SHREVPORT/BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana—- (APRIL 13, 2011) Stirling Properties announces the addition of Melinda Brazzel to their Property Management Team in the Stirling Shreveport/Bossier office located at Stirling Bossier Shopping Center in Bossier City, Louisiana.
“Melinda’s extensive experience in commercial retail management and knowledge of the Shreveport/Bossier City market enables Stirling to continue to provide the level of service our clients and tenants expect as we continue to grow our presence in that Market,” said Donna Taylor, Senior Vice President of Asset Management and New Business Development for Stirling Properties.
Mrs. Brazzel joins Stirling Properties after working with the Vintage Realty Company in Shreveport, Louisiana having managed their lifestyle property, Shoppes at Bellemeade, as well as other retail and office properties. Prior to that, Mrs. Brazzel worked for two Texas-based companies, TriYar Cannon Group and Inland Real Estate Group, where she managed the Mall of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas and oversaw a 1,000,000 SF portfolio consisting of eight retail centers spanning four states.
Mrs. Brazzel obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Merchandising with a Management minor from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana where she graduated Cum Laude.
