Benderson buys Fort Myers Winn-Dixie anchored shopping center

Benderson Development, the prolific East Manatee County commercial real estate firm, has bought another grocery anchored shopping center, its latest pick up in a recent buying spree.

The company’s newest asset is the 280,000-square-foot Cypress Trace shopping center in Fort Myers. The Winn-Dixie anchored center sits on 29 acres at 13300 S. Cleveland Ave. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Daniels Parkway. It’s tenant mix includes Bealls, Five Below, Burlington and Ross Dress for Less.

Benderson did not disclose a sale price but according to Lee County records it paid $40.35 million.