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The DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford and The Revel Apartments, a premier mixed-use development, today celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut; Arunan Arulampalam, Mayor of Hartford; and William Fortier, Senior Vice President - Development, Americas, Hilton.
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Berkadia has negotiated the sale of the 103-key SpringHill Suites Tampa Brandon. Managing Director Michael Weinberg and Associate Director Kyle Sahlsten of Berkadia Orlando and Tampa led the transaction on behalf of the seller, Florida-based Impact Properties. The property was sold to a joint venture between Florida-based Sonari Capital Partners and Ark Development.
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