Author: Karen Cohen

Florida’s warm weather, low taxes, affordable space and quick, easy flights back to the Northeast have many Wall Street companies abandoning cities like New York for the Sunshine State. Companies like Elliott Management, Citadel and Goldman Sachs Group Inc are just a few to say they will open satellite offices for a location close to the beach. For commercial real agents, this is dream come true. Find out more about this positive pandemic trend by clicking here:

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In the spirit of the Holidays, Cohen Commercial is teaming up with Place of Hope again for their annual Holiday Toy Drive. There will be a box set up in the office for anyone wanting to donate unwrapped toys or clothing items by Friday, December 17. In addition, the annual Cohen Holiday Party will also be accepting gifts for foster kids. Marketing Coordinator, Samantha Burckhard, has been working fiercely on thinking of ways to give back to the community this season. This isn’t Ms. Burckhard’s first time working with Place of Hope. Back in November, she spearheaded a food drive in which members of the Cohen team placed canned goods in a box for delivery to Place of Hope. 

            For more information on how to donate or become involved this holiday season, please visit here.

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Florida might be hot 99% of the year, but close to November/December the natives start to see a slight breeze fill the air. Fall begins to make an appearance starting with Clematis’ famous “Sandi Land”, and their tradition will be brought back to The Palm Beach’s on Thursday, December 2^nd. “After she makes her 2021 debut, her famed nightly music and light shows will run every 15 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. through December 30 (with some adjusted times during special events)”. For more information, please visit https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/top-event/holiday-paradise-sandi-hangs-10

Another seasonal event coming back to South Florida will take place in Delray Beach on Atlantic Avenue with their own Christmas Tree Lighting. The event is scheduled for November 30^th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/our-city/things-to-do/100-ft-christmas-tree

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As hurricane season reaches the height 2021 with showing no signs of slowing down, we still have a couple more storms forming out in the Atlantic. As of last week, Tuesday September 28, 2021, Hurricane Sam appeared with a few tropical waves following suit. According to AccuWeather, “At times, the 2021 season has been neck and neck with the record-setting 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which spawned 30 named storms.” For more information, please click here.

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COVID- 19 not only affected households but also businesses in early 2020. Some employees were furloughed, and others found a joy in working from home as they were handed the option when offices decided to close. Florida business owners, however, are optimistic for revenue to continue growing in 2021 as new requirements have set into effect. Survey shows 57% of businesses made plans to extend their hours of operation. For more information, click here.

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I think it is fair to say that the idea of being a receptionist is more mundane than most jobs; as that was my perspective before joining the team at Cohen Commercial Realty. After just wrapping up my freshman year at Clemson University, I knew it was time to start gaining professional experience, and CCR welcomed me with open arms. Not only have I been able to work in an extremely fast-paced, professional environment, but I have gained invaluable lessons about the importance of building relationships amongst coworkers and the positive influence that radiates throughout the workplace.

Every week is something exciting at CCR— I learned that quickly when in my first month the Cohens invited the team into their home for a Vegas themed office party with multiple casino tables, a luxurious raffle, and food for a whole village. It was the extension of their home and hospitality that truly instilled a feeling of family amongst a firm of hard-working individuals motivated by the success of this long-established firm. That is just the tip of the iceberg; the Cohens constantly provide their team with everything it takes to make their office feel like home— a baker’s dozen of bagels every Monday, an unlimited supply of k-cups and creamer, and office happy hours in their legendary lounge space.

While I thought I entered this summer job for the working experience, little did I know I would be getting to learn the secret to success that CCR possesses— the meticulous detail instilled by Bryan and Karen towards making each employee feel valued on top of their exciting work atmosphere. When work is produced in an environment that encourages humor, friendship, family and support, only success will follow.

On top of the clerical duties I perform as receptionist, I am also the Marketing Assistant, overseen by Jenna Moilanen. Jenna has allowed me to expand my skills by taking over the Cohen Blog, and that has improved my writing skills exponentially. Karen Cohen is not only Chief Operator, but an incredibly talented writer; as she graduated from Florida State University with a degree in English her guidance has allowed me to see what it is like to produce articles like this on the professional level. Whether I am posting on the CCR Instagram, writing a new blog, distributing mail or taking and transferring calls, I wouldn’t have wanted to spend my summer anywhere else. As my time at CCR slowly comes to an end, I am comforted by the relationships I have formed with the team and a newfound place to call home.

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Summer has arrived, but the beach days, sunny skies, and humidity do not come without a price. The state of Florida welcomes hurricane season every year at the beginning of June through the end of November. Gene Norman, CNN meteorologist, predicts that, “The 2021 season should be another above average one.” All things considered, it is imperative that we actively prepare ourselves and our properties to best withstand the potentially life-threatening tempest.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the significance of taking premeditated steps in order to place yourself in a position the farthest away from plight. For yourself, families, and loved ones, the acquisition of non-perishable food, medical supplies and a sufficient water supply should be stored in your home and car. In case of a mandatory evacuation, it is also important to know your escape routes. While the unpredictability of hurricanes is inevitable, your preparedness doesn’t have to be. Stocking up ahead of time on medical, food, and safety supplies can lessen the effects of one of nature’s most savage tropical cyclones.

When building properties, Florida maintains a strict level of building codes to be able to withstand sustained winds up to 170 miles per hour. However, even commercial-sized properties must adequately prepare for these tumultuous wind gusts. Kirsty Kalley, a property administrator at Cohen Commercial, works diligently during hurricane season to help prepare properties for what lies ahead during these four months. “Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of storms, including knowing the difference between the different threat levels to plan accordingly. Have your property management contact details readily available to report any issues after a storm and to confirm it is safe to access your space,” she advises.

For more information about Hurricane preparedness, please visit https://www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness.

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