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Posted: October 31, 2025
Morris of O,R&L Commercial leases 3,000 s/f to Bora Bora Smoothie
Newington, CT O,R&L Commercial has arranged a lease with Bora Bora Smoothie Café at 2394 Berlin Tpke. The space was previously occupied by Vacuum Village for the last 38 years. Jay Morris of O,R&L Commercial represented the landlord, Newington Retail Associates, LLC, and Joe Sullo of SM Real Estate Advisors represented the tenant, Bora Bora.
Bora Bora Smoothie Café, the international dessert and beverage brand known for its tropical aesthetic and creations, originated overseas and is now expanding across the U.S. Bora Bora Smoothie Café has gained a following for its smoothies, fruit bowls, crepes, croffles, coffee, and milkshakes, blending flavors with a modern island-inspired atmosphere. With existing U.S. locations in states such as New York, Florida, Illinois, and Michigan, the Newington opening marks the second location in Connecticut and is the latest step of their northeast expansion. Bora Bora plans to completely renovate the 3,000 s/f space and open in March 2026.
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