We help design, analyze, and develop spaces that shape how people live, work, and connect.
Residential | Commercial | Multifamily | Medical | Hospitality
Summa Development Group delivers comprehensive pre-development services that lay the groundwork for successful projects. Our expertise includes feasibility studies, zoning and land-use analysis, and in-depth financial and market research, ensuring every development begins with a clear, strategic foundation. We approach each opportunity with a balance of vision and practicality, aligning site potential with market realities.
Our projects are environmentally responsible, energy-conscious, and guided by a strong commitment to thoughtful planning and attention to detail.
PROJECT: JW Marriott Residences
Branded Residences | Convention Center
Location: 319 E. Church Street, in the Thornton Park/Lake Eola area.
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34-story tower (328 feet)
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231 hotel rooms
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111 luxury branded condominiums & penthouses
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Conference center, roof deck, on-site dining.
Developer: Summa Development Group
(Led by Albert Socol and Marlene Weiss).
Target Market: Positioned as a luxury, high-end, 5-star experience targeting the downtown convention and luxury residential markets.
PROJECT: CITI Tower
25-story luxury apartment high-rise located at 101 Lake Ave, Orlando, FL 32801. Situated in the South Eola and Thornton Park districts, the building is just steps from Lake Eola Park and a Publix grocery store.
Our solutions are architecturally driven and financially disciplined, blending design excellence with budget awareness to maximize long-term performance and value. We believe successful development is achieved when aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and economic viability work together seamlessly. This integrated approach allows us to create spaces that are not only visually compelling but also efficient, resilient, and built to serve their communities for decades to come.
With more than 35 years of proven experience in the Florida real estate market, SDG has developed, designed, and managed over one million square feet of commercial office, medical, and multifamily residential properties. Our track record reflects a hands-on approach, strong partnerships, and a deep understanding of regional growth, regulations, and investment strategy. From concept through completion, we are committed to delivering developments that perform — for owners, tenants, and the communities they serve.
Architect Albert Socol's innovative and timeless contributions to Coral Gables during the Modern Era (1960-1980.)
2199 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
[1980]
999 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
[1981]
150 Alhambra Circle
[1984]
2100 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
[1981]
HOME + DESIGN
HOME OF THE MONTH
DESIGN DIRECTIVE When husband and wife Albert J. Socol and Marlene Weiss bought this home, it was a small, dark, mid-century ranch that they planned to tear down. But Albert saw potential and knew Marlene, a talented interior designer, could work some magic.
WE B O U G H T A D U M P.
Homeowner Marlene Weiss has many wonderful qualities. Mincing words is not one of them. She and her husband, architect Albert J. Socol, who own Summa Development Group (which built the Fifth Third Bank building on Vanderbilt Beach Road), bought this 1-acre property overlooking a beautiful lake with the initial thought of tearing down the existing 2,700-square- foot mid-century modern home onsite. “We bought it for land value and everyone said, ‘Tear it down,’” Marlene says. “But Albert was certain it was worth saving.” Built in1986, the structure incorporated many of the iconic features that were once so trendy: sunken living room, step-down bathtub, patio pit out back. “We filled them all in with concrete,” Marlene says.
But before the couple could get too far into the project, they decided to build the $57 million CitiTower, a 24-story, 233-unit luxury rental and commercial space in downtown Orlando. Two years later, with that project well in-hand, Marlene had a dream. “It said, ‘Go back to Naples,’” she says. “The traffic in Orlando was impossible. Plus, my brother and other friends and family are in Fort Lauderdale, and it’s too much to get there from Orlando. ... I told Albert, ‘We’re going back.’”
