Adrian Hayes-Santos

Commercial and Residential Sales and Local Municipal Expert

Adrian Hayes-Santos, AICP, is a Commercial Advisor at Portal Realty specializing in helping investors, businesses, and property owners navigate Gainesville’s dynamic commercial real estate market. With a background in urban planning and years of experience in local government, Adrian brings a deep understanding of zoning, land use, development policy, and market trends that gives clients a strategic advantage in site selection, acquisitions, and redevelopment opportunities.

Adrian previously served as a Gainesville City Commissioner for two terms, where he worked on economic development, infrastructure, housing, zoning reform, environment, and community revitalization initiatives. He currently serves on the Alachua County Planning Commission, the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority, and the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO). As a certified member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), he brings a data-driven, solutions-oriented approach to every project.

Clients value Adrian’s ability to combine market insight with practical planning expertise, helping them identify strong opportunities, navigate regulatory processes, and achieve their long-term investment goals in Gainesville’s growing commercial landscape.