Tailwinds Development, LLC

About Tailwinds Development, LLC

Tailwinds Development, LLC is a real estate operator headquartered in Lake Mary, FL. Tailwinds Development, LLC operates in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida, Huntsville-Florence, Alabama and Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia. Its investment focus is on Standalone Retail.

Tailwinds Development, LLC is a private commercial retail real estate development and leasing enterprise headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida. Founded in 2009 by Founder and President Jim Gendreau—a U.S. Air Force veteran bringing nearly three decades of commercial real estate experience—the firm brings 17 years of operational history to the Southeastern retail sector. The enterprise operates with a focused team led by executive leadership including Senior Vice President and Partner Stephen Infantino. The company functions as a full-service platform specializing in site selection, ground-up commercial development, grocery-anchored neighborhood center execution, tenant representation, and leasing administration. Its operational focus centers on developing high-quality retail environments, build-to-suit properties, and mixed-use retail centers anchored by leading national and regional brands such as Publix, Walgreens, CVS, Target, Sprouts, and Starbucks. Operating across major growth markets throughout the Southeastern United States—including key regional submarkets in Florida and Alabama—the organization's project portfolio encompasses properties such as The Market at Hays Farm, Shoppes at Sterling Creek, Shoppes at Locke Crossing, Cattlemen's Corner, and The Overlook. Its primary corporate office is located at 100 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 230, in Lake Mary. Completion Date: October 22, 2026.

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Tailwinds Development, LLC's project portfolio

8 projects on file · Retail (8)

Markets and themes

Markets Tailwinds Development, LLC operates in

• Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida
• Huntsville-Florence, Alabama
• Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia
• Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida
• North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida
• Ocala, Florida
• Orlando, Florida
• Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida

Investment themes at Tailwinds Development, LLC

• Standalone Retail

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Brokerage
• Construction Management
• Economic Development
• Mixed Use
• Private Equity
• Site Development

Operators similar to Tailwinds Development, LLC

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• HLI Partners
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• PMI Metro Lakes
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• The Bainbridge Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Tailwinds Development, LLC

What does Tailwinds Development, LLC do?

Tailwinds Development, LLC is a private commercial retail real estate development and leasing enterprise headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida.

Where is Tailwinds Development, LLC based?

Tailwinds Development, LLC is headquartered in Lake Mary, FL.

What markets does Tailwinds Development, LLC operate in?

Tailwinds Development, LLC is active in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida, Huntsville-Florence, Alabama, Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia, Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida, North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, and Ocala, Florida.

How many employees does Tailwinds Development, LLC have?

Tailwinds Development, LLC has 11–50 employees.