​[[{“value”:”Notable Individuals and Businesses in Florida – January 16, 2026

**Florida People & Companies – January 16, 2026**

– **Christine Jarro Joins CBRE:** CBRE has appointed Christine Jarro as Property Management Director for South Florida. In her new role, Jarro will oversee all aspects of the region’s Property Management operations, which include a portfolio of 13 million square feet across office, retail, and industrial properties. She will also lead the team of property management professionals in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach. Jarro previously served with 830 Brickell.

– **PCCP Finances Sovana at Stuart:** PCCP has provided a $41.25 million senior loan to The United Group of Companies, Inc. for the refinancing of The Sovana at Stuart. This Class A, 182-unit active adult community is located at 1900 NW Federal Highway in Stuart, Florida. Developed by United Group in 2022, the resort-style property sits just off US 1.

– **BCDC and 908 Group Launch Student Housing Project at FSU:** BCDC and 908 Group are teaming up to develop Chapter House FSU, a new 511-bed, Class A student housing project near Florida State University. Located at 601 W. Madison Street and 506 W. Gaines Street in Tallahassee’s College Town submarket, the two-building project will include 129 residential units. This marks the fourth partnership between the two firms.

– **Mattel Plans Indoor Water Park in Orlando:** Mattel has announced plans to construct an indoor water park in Orlando. Set to rise on 11 acres at 15845 State Road 53, the project will feature a 90,000-square-foot indoor park, a 35,700-square-foot outdoor event lawn, approximately 11,400 square feet of retail space, and a 42,000-square-foot “slide zone.”

Stay tuned for more updates on Florida’s commercial real estate developments and leadership moves.

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