Gator Investments is a privately held real estate investment firm founded in 1986 and headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida. The company operates as a full-service commercial real estate investment company that specializes in the ownership, development, management, and leasing of retail shopping centers, multifamily apartment complexes, office buildings, and industrial properties. Since its inception, Gator Investments has grown into a nationwide company with a portfolio of over 250 properties in 24 states and Puerto Rico. The firm currently owns and manages over 10 million square feet of commercial property and is actively acquiring real estate as part of its expansion strategy. The shopping centers within Gator's portfolio are anchored by national and regional retailers such as Walmart Neighborhood Market, Publix, ShopRite, Aldi, CVS, Kroger, and Dollar Tree. The company was founded by James A. Goldsmith, a 1982 Cornell University graduate who left Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate in 1986 after being recognized as the top retail leasing salesperson in Miami and the 1985 Top Investment Salesperson for the Southern United States. Gator Investments pursues growth through development and strategic acquisitions, with recent focus on redevelopment projects including Piccadilly Square in Louisville, KY; Kissimmee Shopping Center in Kissimmee, FL; Beachway Plaza in Bradenton, FL; and multiple properties in Puerto Rico.