The Corporate Plaza at Lakeside 6301 NW 5th Way 2,160 - 15,945 SF of 4-Star Space Available in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Darcie Lunsford joins Colliers as a prominent expert focusing on landlord representation of office properties in Palm Beach and Broward County. In the past three years, Darcie and her team have successfully managed over 200 transactions, achieving a combined lease and sale value exceeding $150 million for their clients. Darcie is highly skilled in leasing, repositioning, and rebranding office properties. Notably, she led the extensive renovation, rebranding, and re-tenanting of the largest office tower in northwest Broward, boosting occupancy from 20% to 90% and increasing rents by 45%. She also directed the swift lease-up of the iconic Bank of America building in downtown Pompano Beach, raising occupancy from 50% to 92% and selling it at a record capitalization rate for that area. Additionally, she orchestrated the largest lease transaction in the Pompano CBD submarket in 2023, involving a significant mixed-use redevelopment at a record rent. Darcie’s strong media connections and extensive network of South Florida’s top executives contribute to her respected position and leadership in the region’s commercial real estate and brokerage community.

Before joining Colliers, Darcie served as Executive Vice President of Landlord Services at Butters Realty & Management, where she oversaw the leasing and repositioning of office assets for Butters and other third-party landlords. Prior to Butters, Darcie spent 22 years as a newspaper and television reporter, covering the commercial real estate industry for over a decade at the South Florida Business Journal. Darcie has been selected to serve on the National Board of Directors for NAIOP in 2025, the nation’s largest commercial real estate development association. She is the past Chair of the NAIOP Florida PAC and the past president of NAIOP South Florida and NAIOP Florida, which sets and executes the statewide legislative/ lobbying objectives for Florida’s commercial development industry

Caroline Fleischer joins Colliers with over 30 years of distinguished experience in commercial real estate brokerage. Renowned as one of South Florida’s top producers, Ms. Fleischer excels in tenant representation across the tri-county region, playing a pivotal role in the leasing success of her team’s office properties. Her exceptional career is highlighted by numerous industry accolades and achievements, including prestigious awards for her leasing accomplishments. Caroline’s strategic expertise and track record of excellence have cemented her reputation as a leading figure in South Florida’s commercial real estate landscape.
Prior to joining Colliers, Ms. Fleischer served as Executive Vice President of Occupier Services for a commercial development firm, Butters. She was involved in their rebranding efforts to increase market share for the office team, as well as leasing not only Butters office assets, but in representing the leasing efforts to many third-party accounts. Before joining Butters, Ms. Fleischer was hired as the Managing Principal of Cresa South Florida, rebranding a strong presence in the South Florida market, recruiting top talent, coaching young professionals, all while maintaining her client base and tenant representation services. She spent over a decade with Cushman & Wakefield providing services as a landlord and tenant rep agent. Caroline is an active member of the South Florida Executive Roundtable and the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County.

Cara is a commercial real estate professional specializing in agency leasing across Palm Beach and Broward counties. Working alongside Darcie Lunsford, she helps manage a diverse office portfolio, supporting leasing strategy and delivering exceptional service to institutional and private ownership clients.

She plays an integral role in the team's brokerage operations, leading the coordination of marketing initiatives, business development efforts, property positioning, proposals and presentations, transaction execution, and client communications. With a strong understanding of the South Florida office market, Cara helps drive leasing activity and supports strategies that maximize asset value, attract and retain tenants, and achieve ownership objectives.

In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the industry, Cara was named the 2026 Developing Leader of the Year by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP). Known for her organization, attention to detail, and collaborative approach, she is committed to delivering a seamless client experience while contributing to the continued success of the team's agency leasing platform.