SRS Real Estate Partners, a commercial real estate agency, has purchased Meridian Retail Group, a commercial real estate firm based in Tampa, Fla., providing advisory services to retail, restaurant and entertainment clients.

The deal expands SRS’ footprint in Florida with the addition of five new team members. Meridian co-founders John Fahey and Tyler McRae are joining SRS as senior vice presidents and market leaders. Fahey and McRae will lead the Tampa office along with SRS Executive vice president and managing principal John Artope.

“Our clients will benefit from the SRS national platform and industry experts while we bring additional local market knowledge,” comments Fahey.