Benderson Development owns, operates, and develops commercial real estate nationwide, including retail centers, grocery-anchored properties, industrial and warehouse sites, offices, hotels, and mixed-use destinations. Its customers include retailers, businesses, hospitality users, residents, and communities seeking services and places to gather.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota/Lakewood RanchSarasota133 units | 9.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.1/ 10 Booking.com 9.5/10, 9.7/10, 9.5/10, 9.7/10, 8.9/10, 9.5/10, 8.7/10 · 211 reviews · booking.com Combined from 7 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8.1. |
Hotwire’s 9.8/10 aggregate from 930 guest reviews sets the level and converts to approximately 9.6/10 under the supplied guest-rating curve. Booking.com’s 9.4/10 from 211 reviews corroborates a very strong experience, while the reported praise and limited adverse incidents produce a small net upward adjustment. No structural score is assigned because the reviewed material did not publish building-fabric or systems evidence. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Guest reviews repeatedly describe spacious, clean rooms and helpful staff: “Rooms were spacious and clean” and “Front desk staff is wonderful.” The main adverse evidence is two December 2025 reports of dirty socks and a soiled towel left under a sofa bed, alongside complaints that management did not respond or told the guest there were “many hotels around”; these are isolated serious service incidents against a much larger positive guest record. | ||
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Near UCFOrlando124 units | 8.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.8/ 10 Booking.com 9.4/10, 9.3/10, 9.4/10, 9.4/10, 8.8/10, 9.3/10, 8/10 · 402 reviews · booking.com Combined from 7 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.8. |
Google’s 4.6/5 from 469 reviews is the largest review base and converts to an 8.8/10 anchor under the supplied curve. Booking is also strongly positive at 9.1/10 from 402 guest reviews, with high staff, facilities, cleanliness, comfort and location sub-scores, and does not materially disagree. The reported praise slightly outweighs the isolated minor breakfast complaint, producing an overall and living score of 8.9. | |||
Reviews repeatedly describe the property and rooms as clean or spotless, with one guest calling the suite “extremely well maintained.” Guests also praised spacious rooms, comfortable beds, refrigerators and dishwashers; the only physical-condition criticism located was that carpeting was “a negative in my opinion,” characterized by the reviewer as small. No published evidence located here establishes structural defects, leaks, plumbing failures, HVAC failures or electrical problems. | Day-to-day feedback is strongly favorable: one guest wrote that staff were “very pleasant and helpful,” another said everyone was “helpful and smiling,” and Booking’s published staff score was 9.4/10. Amenities were also praised, including breakfast, the heated/outdoor pool and gym; the main operational complaint found was a line caused by the waffle maker placement at breakfast. | ||
| Fruitville Farms – Publix buildingSarasota | 8.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 |
The largest published review base is the 4.6/5 Google Reviews/Maps aggregate from 345 reviews, which converts to 8.8/10 on the specified curve. Repeated praise supports a high living assessment, while the repeated slow-service complaint prevents an upward adjustment; no physical-condition evidence was published. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published reviews frequently praise the operational experience: one reviewer called the employees “very nice and always helpful,” while another wrote “Very clean, nice staff.” The main repeated operational criticism was slow deli/hot-food service—one reviewer said, “Putting half a pound of fries in a bag shouldn’t take four minutes”—alongside isolated complaints about a rude seafood interaction and a meat-quality problem. | ||
| Florida International Tradeport – Detwiler’s Farm Market Distribution Center & Home OfficePalmetto | 8.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.7/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps is the only identified published aggregate for the specific headquarters/distribution-center listing and sets the level at 4.5/5, converted to 8.5/10. The visible feedback adds a small positive operational adjustment, while no structural evidence was published in the material reviewed, so structure remains unscored. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The Google listing shows a 4.5/5 aggregate from 39 reviews, with visible operational feedback including “Great customer service — easy drop and hook !” and “Super cool experience.” The available material is mostly office/receiving and business-related feedback rather than resident-style commentary, so it supports a positive operational impression but does not establish detailed evidence about amenities, security, or long-term upkeep. | ||
| Residence Inn Buffalo DowntownBuffalo105 units | 8.4/ 10 | 8.1/ 10 Booking.com 9.4/10, 9.4/10, 9.4/10, 9.4/10 · 124 reviews · booking.com Combined from 4 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8.1. | 7.7/ 10 Booking.com 9.4/10, 8.9/10, 9.3/10, 8.8/10 · 124 reviews · booking.com Combined from 4 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.7. |
Google's 4.5/5 aggregate from 358 reviews sets the level and converts to 8.5/10 under the specified curve. Booking.com's 9.1/10 from 124 verified guest reviews corroborates a high-quality stay, while Yelp's 3.9/5 from only 14 reviews is a weaker dissent; the resulting resident-experience score is 8.4/10, with structure held at the anchor because the available physical-condition evidence is positive but guest-based. | |||
Published guest feedback is strongly positive on the physical accommodation: one reviewer called the room “exceptionally clean and really modern and up to date,” while another described it as “very spacious.” Booking.com published a 9.4/10 facilities score and 9.4/10 cleanliness score from 124 reviews; no specific recurring structural failure was established from the written material read. | The published day-to-day experience is predominantly favorable: guests wrote that the staff were “friendly and helpful,” praised the breakfast variety, and called the lobby atmosphere cozy. Google’s review summary reports 73% positive service mentions and 86% positive cleanliness mentions, while Booking.com published 9.4/10 for staff and 9.3/10 for location. |
### Buffalo 570 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202
### Rochester 100 Chestnut Street, Suite 1120 Rochester, NY 14604
### Raleigh 9212 Falls of Neuse Rd, Ste 201 Raleigh, NC 27615
Legacy Place collaboration
Hospital anchoring Legacy Place on 25 acres
In collaboration with The Villages, Florida-based Benderson Development, announced plans for Legacy Place
In collaboration with The Villages, Florida-based Benderson Development
The 700-acre mixed-use super-regional development will bring together retail, dining, business and wellness
Our partnership with AdventHealth allows us to create a destination
Our partnership with AdventHealth allows us to create a destination
will be anchored by a new AdventHealth hospital on 25 acres
| COMPANY NUMBER | M05000001845 Florida Division of Corporations · US · ACTIVE |
| United States | active 7 projects tracked |
| Hotel | 3 of 7 |
| Industrial | 2 of 7 |
| Retail | 2 of 7 |
As managing director of the company, Randy Benderson is following the footsteps of his father, Nathan, in the commercial real estate industry.
Randy Benderson Benderson Development
As managing director of the company, Randy Benderson is following the footsteps of his father, Nathan, in the commercial real estate industry.
Behind the success of Benderson Development is a family of leaders who value people. As managing director of the company, Randy Benderson is following the footsteps of his father, Nathan, in the commercial real estate industry.
What started as a venture to turn a former brewery into a parking lot grew into a portfolio with over 55 million square feet in 40 states.
Randall (“Randy”) Benderson is President of Benderson Development, a privately held U.S. commercial real estate development, ownership, and management company.
Wellen Park’s tremendous growth and incredible planning provides the perfect opportunity to develop a first-class regional shopping and dining destination.Wellen Park https://wellenpark.com/news/benderson-announces-plans-for-major-new-mixed-use-project-in-wellen-park/
Our goal is to create a place that is timeless, with strong placemaking and brings exciting new experiences to the community.Wellen Park https://wellenpark.com/news/benderson-announces-plans-for-major-new-mixed-use-project-in-wellen-park/
# Shaun Benderson
# Shaun Benderson
“Wellen Park’s tremendous growth and incredible planning provides the perfect opportunity to develop a first-class regional shopping and dining destination,” said Shaun Benderson, Managing Director of Benderson Development.
“Our goal is to create a place that is timeless, with strong placemaking and brings exciting new experiences to the community.”
Jan 2001 - Present (25 years and 9 months)
### Managing Director - Benderson Development (Current)
Jan 2001 - Present (25 years and 9 months) Department: General Management • Level: Director
### Managing Director - Benderson Development (Current)
MSIA, Industrial Administration at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
MSIA, Industrial Administration at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
# Alan Wolfson
# Alan Wolfson CFO at Benderson Development
### VP Financial Planning - Goldome Bank Jan 1984 - Jan 1989
Alan Wolfson is Chief Financial Officer at Benderson Development, overseeing the company’s financial planning and management.
Alan Wolfson is Chief Financial Officer at Benderson Development, overseeing the company’s financial planning and management.
### VP Financial Planning - Goldome Bank Jan 1984 - Jan 1989 ... ### MSIA, Industrial Administration at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
## Chief Financial Officer at Benderson Development
Education University at Buffalo (J.D.)
Education University at Buffalo (J.D.)
Education University at Buffalo (J.D.)
Eric returned home to attend Law School at the University at Buffalo after receiving degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the London School of Economics.
London School of Economics - 1985-86 - General Course Degree
Eric returned home to attend Law School at the University at Buffalo after receiving degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the London School of Economics.
## Eric L. Recoon
# Eric Recoon VP of Development & Leasing, Benderson Development
As Benderson’s Executive Director, Eric L. Recoon leads Buffalo’s regional development and leasing group.
Upon graduating from law school, Eric was hired as Corporate Counsel before later transitioning to the leasing and development team in 2000.
As Benderson’s Executive Director, Eric L. Recoon leads Buffalo’s regional development and leasing group. He has been actively involved in development and leasing of major retail shopping centers within Benderson’s Northeast Region.
Recently Eric was the project lead on the first private-sector development in Buffalo’s revitalized Canalside District - Benderson’s One Canalside Building.
Vice President, Development & Leasing Benderson Development Company, Inc.Buffalo, NY (716) 209-3954
We love Guitar Center in our centers. Always a big draw offering a unique and very cool mix of merchandise. We have them in a dozen of our properties.TSCG 2023-01-30https://tscg.com/guitar-center-opens-north-naples-store/
## Work Biography for Rex Burgher, Benderson Development Company Rex Burgher works as a Executive Vice President at Benderson Development Company
“We love Guitar Center in our centers. Always a big draw offering a unique and very cool mix of merchandise. We have them in a dozen of our properties,” said Rex Burgher, executive vice president of national leasing for Benderson Development
said Rex Burgher, executive vice president of national leasing for Benderson Development, which built and owns the North Naples retail center.
said Rex Burgher, executive vice president of national leasing for Benderson Development, which built and owns the North Naples retail center.
said Rex Burgher, executive vice president of national leasing for Benderson Development, which built and owns the North Naples retail center.
| BALDAUF, DAVID H | officer | Vice President | 7978 COOPER CREEK BLVD UNIVERSITY PARK, FL 34201 |
David Baldauf works as a Corporate General Counsel at Benderson Development Company
| BALDAUF, DAVID H | officer | Vice President | 7978 COOPER CREEK BLVD UNIVERSITY PARK, FL 34201 |
David Baldauf works as a Corporate General Counsel at Benderson Development Company
David Baldauf works as a Corporate General Counsel at Benderson Development Company
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International Tradeport – Detwiler’s Farm Market Distribution Center & Home Office | Palmetto, United States | industrial | — | — | 133,000 sq ft | — | — | 2024 | May 13, 2024 | Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | +1.0 mo (+1.0 to +1.0) | estimated | completed |
| North Port Business Park – 2025 industrial construction cluster | North Port, United States | industrial | — | — | 493,950 sq ft | — | — | 2020 | 2020 | Nov 2024 | Feb 2025 | +3.0 mo (+3.0 to +3.0) | sourced | completed |
| Fruitville Farms – Publix building | Sarasota, United States | retail | — | — | 48,000 sq ft | — | — | 2024 | April 4 | — | Apr 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| The Boulevard – South District | Amherst, United States | retail | — | — | — | USD 7m other | — | 2022 | 2022 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Near UCF | Orlando, United States | hotel | 1241 | 5 | — | — | — | 2018 | January 2018 | — | Nov 2019 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Residence Inn Buffalo Downtown | Buffalo, United States | hotel | 1051 | eight-story | — | — | — | — | — | Sep 2017 – Nov 2017 | Sep 2018 | +11.0 mo (+10.0 to +12.0) | sourced | completed |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch | Sarasota, United States | hotel | 1331 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sep 2016 – Nov 2016 | Aug 2017 | +10.0 mo (+9.0 to +11.0) | estimated | completed |
| Auditor | BROCK, SCHECTER & POLAKOFF, LLP |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 14, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 14, 2026 |
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