About Central Florida Development
Our Mission
Capitalizing on Central Florida’s Superior Location
CFD is currently developing business parks along Florida’s bustling I-4 corridor, conveniently located within 30 minutes of both Tampa and Orlando.
Central Florida is home to ten million people and is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Our land holdings include office, industrial, and hotel/restaurant sites adjacent to, or close to, Interstate 4. This enviable location allows our customers to reach Miami in three hours and Atlanta in six hours. Central Florida’s two International Airports are nearby, providing direct access throughout the United States and many international destinations.
Our Passion
CFD in the Community
Central Florida Development (CFD) takes immense pride in its commitment to the communities it serves and the broader real estate industry. With active involvement across a variety of respected organizations, CFD demonstrates its dedication to fostering growth and development in Central Florida.
Among its many partnerships, CFD is a proud member of:
Lakeland Economic Development Council
Catapult Community Partner
Plant City Economic Development Council
Founding Member
Board of Directors: 2015 – 2024
Chairman: 2020 – 2021
Chairman Emeritus: 2024 – Present
Plant City Rotary Club
Board of Directors: 2023 – Present
Friends of the Plant City Police Foundation
Board of Directors: 2024 – Present
NAIOP
National Forum Member
Board of Directors, NAIOP Tampa Bay: 2014 – present
President, NAIOP Tampa Bay: 2018
Board of Directors, NAIOP Florida: 2017 – 2019
Urban Land Institute
Member
Our Size
Over 40 Million SF of Commercial Property
The CFD team has developed and leased over 40 million SF of commercial property and is currently developing land along Interstate 4 in Central Florida.
Our sites are available for build-to-suit projects and commercial, office, and industrial uses.
The company’s current customers range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Our History
From Upstate New York to Central Florida
Founded in 1963, Russell P. LeFrois started the company by building quality and affordable custom homes in Webster, NY. Soon, Russell expanded the business to include commercial construction, a direction on which we now place our sole emphasis.
In 1972, Russell passed leadership of the company to son, Richard LeFrois. Rich now handles the challenging demands and close-working relationships needed in the commercial contracting industry on a daily basis. He has advanced the company’s focus to include all aspects of commercial, industrial, and general contracting development.
In 2004, LeFrois purchased 300 acres of land along the I-4 corridor in Central Florida, and formed Central Florida Development (CFD). CFD has grown to be one of the leading commercial developers in the region by developing office and industrial buildings, as well as hotel and restaurant sites.
CFD has plans to continue growing its portfolio in Central Florida, capitalizing on the area’s superior location, excellent transportation infrastructure, population growth, quality of life, and pro-business attitude.
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