LG Commercial acquires Retail Solutions Advisors

LQ Commercial Real Estate and LQ Commercial Property Management jointly announce their acquisition of Retail Solutions Advisors, a Lakeland-based firm known for its retail-centric reach.

The portfolio includes community shopping centers with national anchors, outparcels in high-growth corridors, mixed-use developments, redevelopment sites, investment assets, and distinguished property management assignments.

Charlie Boscarino, who joins as principal and managing director for LQ Commercial Tampa Bay, commented: “I am proud of RSA’s growth over the past ten years. What started as a boutique commercial brokerage is now a successful team of brokerage and property management veterans covering the State.” He added that “it’s critical to perpetually enhance one’s network and infrastructure to continue growing. By joining LQ, our clients immediately capitalize on both, while our team joins a culture built on people and evolution.”

The acquisition also brings on board Lynda Nagy as principal and senior associate, as well as Kelly Franzino as senior broker associate. Together, they oversee a retail portfolio approaching 1,200,000 square feet, and represent national brands including bealls, Bealls Florida, Home Centric, Save-A-Lot and others in their local site selection endeavors.

Donna Cook joins as lead property manager for the newly acquired assignments. RSA’s Property Management holdings are revered for its retail exclusivity, at nearly 450,000 square feet. The bulk of which are positioned along greater Tampa Bay.

Through this strategic acquisition, LQ Property Management (an 18-year leader in preserving Florida retail, office, and industrial assets) expands its commercial portfolio to 3, 150,000 square feet.

“LQ isn’t just acquiring assets; it’s gaining highly respected team members,” said LQ founding principal, John Mounce, He mentions that ”they’re not just great at what they do, they’re great people. Many commercial professionals know Charlie and the RSA team, so they’ll understand how special it is to welcome them to the LQ Crew.”