110 Tower
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial real estate |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Fort Lauderdale , United States |
| Products | Office space |
| Owner | Genesis Capital Partners XI, Ltd. |
110 Tower, previously known as AutoNation Tower, is a modernist-style office skyscraper situated in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As one of the earliest modern high-rise office structures in the city, it ranks as the fourth tallest overall and holds the distinction of being the tallest office tower within Fort Lauderdale's skyline. Its exterior is characterized by a combination of baltic-brown granite and glass.
Positioned on 6th Street within Fort Lauderdale's Justice District, 110 Tower is adjacent to both the Broward County Courthouse and jail facilities. It faces the site designated for the new 27-story Broward County Courthouse, with construction initially slated to begin in October 2011.
The building's facade sustained damage during Hurricane Wilma in October 2005, which notably resulted in the loss of its blue neon lighting at the top. This lighting was subsequently replaced in 2010 with advanced multi-color LED fixtures. Following the departure of its primary tenant, AutoNation, in September 2010 upon lease termination, the building experienced significant vacancy.
Seizing this opportunity, owners Genesis Capital Partners XI, Ltd. committed $31 million starting October 2010 toward comprehensive renovations. The majority of floors underwent complete refurbishment to modernize electrical systems, HVAC, and plumbing with environmentally sustainable technologies. These improvements led to 110 Tower receiving both the Energy Star Rating and LEED EB Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2011. That same year, it earned recognition as LEED E.B. Gold Building of the Year by South Florida’s USGBC chapter, and Fort Lauderdale officially designated September 7, 2011, as "110 Tower Day."
The revitalization of 110 Tower, combined with the new courthouse development and proposed surface rail transit along 6th Street, contributes significantly to strengthening the commercial infrastructure on Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s South Side.