Case number: 8:25-bk-09646 - CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC - Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC

  • Court

    Florida Middle (flmbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Catherine Peek McEwen

  • Filed

    12/22/2025

  • Last Filing

    09/11/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Florida (Tampa)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 8:25-bk-09646-CPM

Assigned to: Catherine Peek McEwen
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  12/22/2025
341 meeting:  01/21/2026
Deadline for filing claims:  03/02/2026

Debtor

CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC

17814 Gulf Boulevard
Redington Shores, FL 33708
PINELLAS-FL
Tax ID / EIN: 87-1708991
dba
Coco Wood Grill


represented by
Buddy D Ford

Ford & Semach, P.A.
9301 W Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33615
813-877-4669
Email: Buddy@TampaEsq.com

Jonathan A Semach

Ford & Semach, P.A.
9301 W. Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33615
813-877-4669
Email: jonathan@tampaesq.com

Trustee

Michael C Markham

400 N. Ashley Drive
Ste 3100
Tampa, FL 33602
727-480-5118

 
 
U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee - TPA

Timberlake Annex, Suite 1200
501 E Polk Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-2000
represented by
Nicole Peair

Timberlake Annex
501 E Polk Street, Suite 1200
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-2000
Email: Nicole.W.Peair@USdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
09/11/202690Small Business Monthly Operating Report for Filing Period August 2026 Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC. (Ford, Buddy)
09/04/202689Certificate of Service Re: Order Granting Emergency Motion to Auction Property Free and Clear of all Liens and Approve Bidding Procedures. Filed by Stephanie C Lieb on behalf of Creditor Newtek Bank, N.A. (related document(s)[88]). (Lieb, Stephanie)
09/04/202688Order Granting Emergency Motion to Auction Property Free and Clear of All Liens and Approve Bidding Procedures (related document(s)[59]). Service Instructions: Stephanie Lieb is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. (Kerkes, Deborah)
08/20/202687Hearing Proceeding Memo: Hearing Held - APPEARANCES: APPEARANCES via zoom: Michael Markham, Nicole Peair APPEARANCES in person: Jonathan Semach, Erik Johanson, Stephanie Lieb RULING: 1. (SubV) Continued Confirmation of Chapter 11 Small Business Subchapter V Plan Doc #43 ...Continued in open court to 10/13/2026 at 1:30 p.m. - no further notice will be given... For remote attendance at hearings by video or telephone via Zoom, parties are directed to review Judge McEwen's Procedures Governing Court Appearances (available at https://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/judges/tampa/mcewen/Judge_McEwen_Hearing_Procedures.pdf) for her policies and procedures. 2. Limited Objection to Confirmation of the Plan of Liquidation Filed by Stephanie C Lieb on behalf of Creditor Newtek Bank, N.A. (related document(s)[43]). (Lieb, Stephanie) Doc #63 3. Continued Hearing on Emergency Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens. Property description: Debtor's Real Estate and, potentially, Furniture and Equipment.. (Verify Fee) Filed by Jonathan A Semach on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC Doc #59 ...Granted - Order by Semach... [Auction results] 4. Motion for Relief from Stay. (Verify Fee) Re: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT Trail Boss 4WD 5.3L V8; VIN: 3GCPYFED1MG400608. Filed by Gavin Stewart on behalf of Creditor Ally Bank (Attachments: # [1] Composite Exhibit A # [2] List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) Doc #65 ...Denied as to Relief from Stay; Granting as to Adequate Protection - Order by Stewart... 5. Expedited Motion to Re-Open Bidding and Approve Higher and Better Offer Filed by Erik Johanson on behalf of Creditor Beach B, LLC Doc #82 ...Denied - Order by Johanson...... - Response to Beach B, LLCS Expedited Motion to Reopen Bidding and Approve Higher and Better Offer Filed by Stephanie C Lieb on behalf of Creditor Newtek Bank, N.A. (related document(s)82). (Lieb, Stephanie) Doc #85. Proposed Orders, if applicable, should be submitted within three days after the date of the hearing - Local Rule 9072-1(c). This docket entry/document is not an official order of the Court . (Miguenes, Bill)
08/20/202686Notice of Filing Standby Creditor's Agreement in Support of Newtek's Response in Opposition to Beach B, LLC's Expedited Motion to Reopen Bidding and Approve Higher and Better Offer Filed by Stephanie C Lieb on behalf of Creditor Newtek Bank, N.A. (related document(s)85). (Lieb, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
08/17/202685Response to Beach B, LLCS Expedited Motion to Reopen Bidding and Approve Higher and Better Offer Filed by Stephanie C Lieb on behalf of Creditor Newtek Bank, N.A. (related document(s)82). (Lieb, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
08/13/202684Notice of Preliminary Hearing on Expedited Motion to Re-Open Bidding and Approve Higher and Better Offer Filed by Erik Johanson on behalf of Creditor Beach B, LLC (related document(s)[82]). Hearing scheduled for 8/20/2026 at 01:30 PM at Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue. (Johanson, Erik)
08/11/2026Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for 08/20/2026 01:30 PM Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue. Re: Expedited Motion to Re-Open Bidding and Approve Higher and Better Offer Doc [82]. This entry is not an official notice of hearing from the court. Noticing Instructions: The Court directs Erik Johanson to prepare, file, and serve a notice of hearing that includes the information on the Notice of Hearing Sample Form available at https://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/proguide/documents/Samples/Notice_of_Hearing_Bankruptcy_Sample_Form.pdf?id=1 Counsel must file and serve the notice of hearing on interested parties within 3 days. If the hearing is on an Emergency/Expedited matter, then counsel must file and serve the notice of hearing immediately upon receipt of this directive. If the notice of hearing is not timely served and filed, then the Court will remove it from the hearing calendar and, in its discretion, may deny the relief requested. (related document(s)[82]). (Miguenes, Bill)
08/10/202683Small Business Monthly Operating Report for Filing Period July 2026 Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC. (Ford, Buddy)
07/30/202682Expedited Motion to Re-Open Bidding and Approve Higher and Better Offer Filed by Erik Johanson on behalf of Creditor Beach B, LLC (related document(s)[70]). (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit Ex A)