
Managing Partner · Forest Development LLC
Peter Baytarian is the Founder and Managing Partner of Forest Development, a Florida-based real estate development firm focused on transforming undervalued waterfront and high-growth properties into destination assets. With decades of experience across Cape Cod, Manhattan, and Florida, Baytarian has built a reputation for identifying strategic markets early and delivering projects that create both investment and regional impact.
Construction Financing
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Construction Financing
Gatsby Florida has landed $119 million in construction financing to develop a speculative office building in Palm Beach Gardens. The project, known as The Palm, represents a significant bet on South Florida's office market amid evolving workspace demands.
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Waterfront Financing
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Asset Sale
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Luxury Development
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Higher Education
Barry University is launching a comprehensive artificial intelligence certificate program while significantly expanding its Academy of Emergency Services. The Miami Shores institution expects to graduate more than 1,130 emergency services professionals in 2026 as enrollment grows 60% annually.
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Higher Education
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Tech Leadership
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Workforce Technology
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Tech Contract
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Adaptive Reuse
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Cultural Education
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Luxury Real Estate
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State Funding
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Hotel Development
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Capital Flow
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Development Approved
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Labor Shortage
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Arts Infrastructure
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New Build
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Housing Finance
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Deal Alert
Banyan Street Capital and Independencia Asset Management closed a $53.5 million refinancing deal for their South Florida office portfolio. CBRE arranged the financing for properties totaling significant square footage in the Doral market.
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Market Expansion · May 29
Infrastructure Gap · May 27
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Development Denied
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Policy Shift
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Real Estate
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