Thrive Arts District in Fort Lauderdale added six new tenants and an expansion, according to a March 24 announcement from the landlord’s broker.
The leases bring a variety of businesses to the district, including retail, wellness, art studios, and company headquarters. This mix is expected to contribute to the area’s continued growth as a hub for arts and commerce.
Steamy Lit Bookstore leased 2,100 square feet for its romance-focused offerings. Pottery Studio 1 took up 1,200 square feet, while Dyer Design Glasswork secured 772 square feet for an art studio and gallery. C-Alma Wellness Lounge signed for 1,700 square feet with plans to offer services such as cold plunges, sauna sessions, red light therapy, guided breathwork sessions and cold-pressed juices aimed at entrepreneurs and professionals seeking relaxation.
Omnia Construction will relocate its headquarters into a new 1,300-square-foot office at Thrive Arts District from another location within Fort Lauderdale. GoKaizen—a national commercial real estate capital adviser—also leased a similar amount of space after moving out of a co-working facility elsewhere in the city. Alma Matcha expanded by adding another 1,300 square feet to reach a total of 2,500 square feet within the district.
The Thrive Arts District is described as comprising galleries and artist studios housed in retrofitted warehouses. It was developed by brothers Jonathan and Abraham Fish as what many consider the successor to Fort Lauderdale’s FAT Village Arts District.
Other recent leasing activity includes eyewear retailer Warby Parker preparing to open at Boynton Beach Marketplace; luxury outdoor furniture store Belamo signing on at Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables; Reforming Pilates opening its RP Heat studio near Victoria Park; Chewy Vet Care launching a veterinary clinic; Field of Greens restaurant opening; and Sushi Sake planning an upcoming location—all contributing further retail options across South Florida.
