The event began in the lobby of the SunTrust Tower at 76 S. Laura St., which included a tour of a new first-floor workout center and second-floor lounge and training room.
The new gym at SunTrust Tower.
The second stop was the lobby of Iberia Bank at 1356 W. Bay St.
Wines ready to be enjoyed at Iberia Bank.
DT&TY Chair Paul Grainger briefly addressed the participants at each stop.
Members socialize in the lobby at the 100 North Laura Street building.
The fourth stop was at 121 Atlantic Place, located at 121 N. Forsyth St.
Sommelier Kris Chislett described the each of the wines, and cracked a few good one-liners, at every top.
The towering atrium area at 121 Atlantic Place.
JEA currently occupies several floors at 121 Atlantic Place, including this space. The transportation agency will be moving in about 18 months.
A view of the St. Johns River from the 22nd floor of the Enterprise Center at 225 Water St. and the offices of Gresham, Smith & Partners.
Enjoying wine and conversation at the Gresham, Smith & Partners offices.
Kris Chislett speaks the group at the tour’s final stop, the office of CBi in the Dyal-Upchurch Building.
The Northeast Florida Chapter of the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association welcomed registered members to a tour of Downtown office buildings and wine-tasting Thursday.
Each of the six stops on the walking tour featured a brief presentation from representatives of the buildings, a wine paired with hors d'oeuvres and socializing.
Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) and Certified Specialist of Wine (Society of Wine Educators) Kris Chislett provided education on each of the selected wines.
The evening concluded with an after-party on the fourth floor of the tour’s last stop, the Dyal-Upchurch Building at 6 E. Bay St.
