{"id":17712,"date":"2026-02-25T10:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/belpointe-oz-announces-aster-links-reaches-leasing-milestone\/17712\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T04:58:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:58:07","slug":"belpointe-oz-announces-aster-links-reaches-leasing-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/belpointe-oz-announces-aster-links-reaches-leasing-milestone\/17712\/","title":{"rendered":"Belpointe OZ Announces Aster &amp; Links Reaches Leasing Milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p align=\"justify\">This leasing milestone reflects continued progress in the project\u2019s lease-up phase and, in our view, underscores the sustained demand for high-quality rental housing in downtown Sarasota. As occupancy increases, Aster &amp; Links continues advancing toward stabilization while building a growing residential community.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Situated in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Aster &amp; Links offers residents an elevated living experience with thoughtfully designed and spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, many featuring powder rooms or dens well-suited for entertaining. Two-level penthouses include soaring ceilings, townhome-style layouts, and premium appliance packages. The community is complemented by a robust amenity offering and a highly walkable location near many of Sarasota\u2019s arts, dining, and waterfront destinations.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cWe are encouraged by the continued leasing momentum at Aster &amp; Links,\u201d said Brandon Lacoff, Chief Executive Officer of Belpointe OZ. \u201cReaching approximately two-thirds leased represents meaningful progress as the property continues its transition toward stabilization and, we believe, reflects the continued strength of the Sarasota residential market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">In addition to its residential component, Aster &amp; Links boasts approximately 60,000 square feet of curated retail, featuring existing retailers: Sprouts Farmers Market<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, OfKors<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Cafe, Isabel Boutique, ServisFirst Bank, SkinSpirit<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, upcoming retailers: Pause<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Studio, Embers Pilates, and Atelier + Design, and additional retailers anticipated.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">For additional information or to schedule a private tour, please visit asterandlinks.com or call 888-680-3897.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>About Aster &amp; Links<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Aster &amp; Links is a premier mixed-use luxury community located in downtown Sarasota, Florida. The development combines sophisticated rental residences with neighborhood-serving retail in a walkable urban setting. Designed with modern living in mind, Aster &amp; Links offers upscale amenities, distinctive architecture, and access to Sarasota\u2019s cultural, dining, and waterfront attractions. Learn more at asterandlinks.com or by calling 888-680-3897.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>About Belpointe OZ<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Belpointe OZ is a publicly traded qualified opportunity fund, listed on NYSE American under the symbol \u201cOZ.\u201d To date, Belpointe OZ has over 2,000 units in its development pipeline throughout four cities, representing an approximate total project cost of over $1.0 billion.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Belpointe OZ has filed a registration statements (including a combined prospectus) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (\u201cSEC\u201d) for the offer and sale of up to an aggregate of $750,000,000 of Class A units representing limited liability interests in Belpointe OZ (the \u201cClass A units\u201d). Before you invest, you should read Belpointe OZ\u2019s most recent prospectus and the other documents that it has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Belpointe OZ and the offering. Investing in Belpointe OZ\u2019s Class A units involves a high degree of risk, including a complete loss of investment. Prior to making an investment decision, you should carefully consider Belpointe OZ\u2019s investment objectives and strategy, risk factors, fees and expenses and any tax consequences that may results from an investment in Belpointe OZ\u2019s Class A units. 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Laidlaw<br \/>Belpointe PREP, LLC<br \/>255 Glenville Road<br \/>Greenwich, Connecticut 06831<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=-DgffnvUDbfM0HQS1laO4c5sqHIjI7o0XdPlijcJWiK5UW4kDf7eoVI_yHh_7IkIGqeseXPl4RxkOEo300ppAlqXBxyFPQrQzxUsSPko1j8y3-Pb17MEmZRikeACv2YlMmhJhTQYxxlfvU3cUg4VyFFzUSgpgPPrZ2Acep3qB_QD8AcFxFh4cnaYIWmt1-3HW3a7aMQlz7E3JH3D12WQgjvzIIBn6SVCF0eegMdFq8-6xzw-ZcZsTqov9MsdzOZW5rqlbZ-dJJkYt5-pcHd5tpQdTsVrCpymHyXKK7qz_BZSiCAw6T2m0vuoVLuTi6-oSwvxvqBRberWo7pv7PXIG3bp4AecygPVQEwqdTYl1Kiae8cgY7TFt5SOPkme87crHX591UhtJSGUUgmfo2tIMUUzL_BfyHYZJ2ceP2qKCTB7i_PMnsKvUOSFXebhiLJ3cfCBl6Z1uhiDz4hkW52p33VgJiLMe94p3gqhH5KhTu0HHqGmxXLPRK498p4ZleQrtTeDcMRdCeXHttL9Frpch4MceCK-1kmsjSSR4JOvBaDJVfJnLjbhmsnq8d7LG1LVZXdpTlQFMi7JDygFXjEynnyZ8SIZ-nmnEw57sL2Xs-k=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"IR@belpointeoz.com\">IR@belpointeoz.com<\/a><br \/>203-883-1944<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/ZWMwMzM2OTYtMGE3ZC00YjUxLWEwYzMtZWJlMjJmNmQ4YjE3LTUwMDExMTk4My0yMDI2LTAyLTEwLWVu\/tiny\/Belpointe-PREP-LLC.png\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p align=\"justify\">Sarasota, Florida, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Belpointe PREP, LLC (\u201cBelpointe OZ,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d \u201cour\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) (NYSE American: OZ), a publicly traded qualified opportunity fund, today announced that its flagship asset, Aster &amp; Links, a premier 424-unit mixed-use luxury apartment community in downtown Sarasota, Florida, has successfully leased approximately two-thirds of its residential units.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17712"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17712"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17712\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17714,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17712\/revisions\/17714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}