Six/Ten Group

About Six/Ten Group

Six/Ten, LLC is a privately held commercial real estate development and management company with a strategic focus on the revitalization of downtown Winter Haven, Florida. Founded in 1985 by Carl J. Strang Jr., the firm's mission has been to transform its community by preserving its character while fostering economic growth. The company is now led by his son, Carl J. “Bud” Strang, III, who serves as CEO, alongside President Kerry Wilson and Vice President Joseph Bogdahn. This leadership team, composed of longtime local residents, directs the firm's operations, leveraging deep personal and professional ties to the area. Bud Strang has an extensive background in real estate development, agriculture, and software, while Kerry Wilson contributes decades of experience as a legal professional specializing in business law and commercial transactions.

The company's business model centers on acquiring, developing, and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, which currently encompasses 675,000 square feet. Revenue is generated through leasing office, retail, and residential spaces, as well as through interests in several operating companies across Central Florida. These ventures include firms in data security, agriculture, and manufacturing. A core component of its strategy is the redevelopment of historic buildings and the creation of new urban spaces to attract businesses and residents to Winter Haven's core. Six/Ten actively courts new businesses and entrepreneurs, viewing the 80 blocks of downtown as a large-scale business incubator.

A key service offering is "The Exchange," a brand of co-working and flexible office spaces designed to meet the needs of modern professionals, from individual entrepreneurs to small businesses and corporate branch offices. These facilities, such as The Exchange Magnolia and The Exchange Lodge, offer a mix of private offices, dedicated desks, and conference rooms, providing flexibility and lower costs compared to traditional leases. Beyond office space, Six/Ten has spearheaded significant redevelopment projects, including transforming a neglected garage into the Grove Roots craft brewery, developing the RainGarden Apartments, and establishing the Inland Fiber & Data Park by renovating a former GTE building into a carrier-grade, high-bandwidth facility. The company is also developing multi-family residential units and food hall concepts like Bowen Yard to create a more vibrant live-work-play environment.