Key to success

It wasn't hard to understand why Pepsico zeroed in on Brennan Investment Group's Lakeland distribution center last year when it sought space in Central Florida.

In addition to its central Polk County location, the Centerstate Logistics Park featured 36-foot-clear ceiling heights, and an ultra-smooth concrete floor that would allow efficient material stacking.

The $100 million project also could provide ample trailer parking on its 112 acres, and it was ready — thanks to Brennan's decision to construct it on a speculative basis.