18 Years
of Developing Student Housing 3,650 Units
11,178 Beds

FortGroup is an experienced development company led by Dave Fort, a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and developed nearly 40 large-scale apartment projects over the past four decades, totaling 4,500 multifamily units in more than three dozen markets. His team oversees all phases of program development—from concept and design to construction, partnership management, asset and property management.

We Think Differently. We Persevere.
We Believe in Success. We Strive for Perfection.

In 1991, Dave and his wife Claudia decided to focus on rental housing for the high-energy and multi-tasking younger generations— the millenials— a rapidly-growing group that demands innovation, connectivity, quality, value and independence. Our products are founded with future-thinking vision and fueled by the experienced insight that has led our themed concepts to financial success for lenders and investors, time and time again.

Our most recent project
Wave’s Z Islander

A casual island lifestyle for the millennial
generation, Wave's Z Islander offers high-concept
living for a discerning market characterized by
techno-savvy, image-consciousness, safe environment
and high expectations.
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Cabana Beach

The relaxed pace of the islands. The stylish allure
of South Beach and a track record of stunningly
successful rental communities that set the stage
for our next concept, Island House Living.
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Campus Lodge

Campus Lodge is the concept that started it
all—the big idea that re-shaped the standards
for rent-by-suite college living and offered
resort-style amenities like none other.
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FortGroup Development 1301 Plantation Island Drive South St. Augustine, FL 32080 ph. 904.584.1600 email@fortdev.com