The West 7th development announced today that a lease has been signed with Keena Bonella to operate a 1,463-square-foot fashion apparel boutique called Keena’s, which will be located on Crockett Street near Terra Mediterranean Grill. The shop is slated to open late this year. Keena’s aims to recreate the vibe of New York City’s 5th Avenue while catering to the styles of Fort Worth. The boutique will feature jeans, tops and other contemporary and fashion-forward apparel options to create an ideal outfit for a night out in Fort Worth.

1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br /> <br /> <br />WEST 7TH TO ADD NEW UPSTART FASHION BOUTIQUE TO ITS RETAIL LINEUP<br />Keena’s Coming Soon to West 7th<br />FORT WORTH (July 29, 2011) – The West 7th development announced today that a lease has been signed with Keena Bonella to operate a 1,463-square-foot fashion apparel boutique called Keena’s, which will be located on Crockett Street near Terra Mediterranean Grill. The shop is slated to open late this year.<br />Keena’s aims to recreate the vibe of New York City’s 5th Avenue while catering to the styles of Fort Worth. The boutique will feature jeans, tops and other contemporary and fashion-forward apparel options to create an ideal outfit for a night out in Fort Worth.<br /> <br />Bonella, a native of Grand Junction, Colo., was crowned Miss Colorado USA and represented the state in the Miss USA 2007 pageant conducted at the legendary Kodak Theater in Hollywood. During her pageant days, she served as a personal stylist and came to enjoy creating fashionable looks that complement an individual’s personality and lifestyle.<br />While living in New York, Bonella’s appreciation for fashion and the desire to operate her own boutique grew. She set out on a tour of the United States seeking the perfect locale for her endeavor. Her travels led her to Fort Worth.<br />“When I first picked Fort Worth, I knew not a single soul, but I knew Fort Worth was the ideal place for my idea. Fort Worth has such an eclectic mix of people who are always dressed with pure class. I wanted to take the classic look of jeans and a nice top and create a store that met the needs of the Fort Worth community,” stated Bonella. “I may be a city girl but I have country roots.” <br />Bonella’s family history also includes the world of rodeo. Her cousin Garrett Tonozzi is a three-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and her uncle Bret Tonozzi is a nine-time NFR qualifier and two-time world champion.<br /> <br />Michael Wheat, executive vice president, director of leasing for West 7th adds, “Keena’s will be a great addition to the roster of trendy fashion apparel shops at West 7th. We are confident that this development will be the perfect location for Keena to launch her new boutique.”<br />David Thomas of The Retail Connection and Rodger Chieffalo of Chieffalo Realty represented both the retailer and the landlord during the transactions.<br />West 7th is a strategic blend of pedestrian-friendly urban elements positioned in a mixed-use community offering retail, entertainment, office and residential. The 13-acre development is located <br />West 7th Adds Upstart Fashion Boutique, page 2 <br />on 7th Street and University Drive near the Fort Worth business and cultural districts. Its retail and office components are being developed by a Cypress Equities company* and the residential component by Columbus Realty Partners, LTD. To learn more about the West 7th development, please visit www.West-7th.com.<br />Cypress Equities <br />Founded in 1995, Cypress Equities companies* have offices in Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, New York and Fort Lauderdale. Today, Cypress Equities companies are developing and/or managing more than 10 million square feet in projects throughout the U.S. and Caribbean, consisting of community and power centers, as well as vertically integrated mixed-use villages that incorporate retail, residential, hotel and offices. Visit http://www.cypressequities.com for more information.<br />*The Cypress Equities name, logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks being licensed to independent operating companies by CE Brands, LLC. Any particular obligation, service or product is the sole responsibility of the specific entity that incurs such obligation or supplies such service or product.<br />###<br />For additional information:<br />Randa McMinn<br />Cypress Equities <br />Direct: 214-561-6007, Cell: 469-767-0877<br />