Gaia, a globally renowned Greek-Mediterranean dining destination from Dubai, is set to debut its first U.S. location in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth community come summer 2025. Conceptualized by British-Nigerian Chef Izu Ani and hospitality entrepreneur Evgeny Kuzin, the restaurant is a flagship of Fundamental Hospitality, with existing locations in Dubai, London, Qatar, Monte-Carlo and Marbella. The upscale eatery, which is named after the Greek goddess of the earth, will open on the ground floor of the Marea Condominium, 801[...]
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Wawa proposes store at supermarket retail project in Miami-Dade County Convenience store and gas station chain Wawa has identified its second location in Miami-Dade County, this time in the half near Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport. The three-building retail project where popular brand aims to build the store would also feature a new supermarket. Leon Tamiami Holdings, managed by Leon Medical Centers Chairman Benjamin Leon Jr., submitted a pre-application zoning filing to Miami-Dade County officials on Oct. 24 concerning the 4.8-acre[...]
Read MoreLatin Builders Association Recognizes Miami Zoning Attorney Melissa Tapanes Llahues With First-Ever “Leadership Award” (MIAMI) October 13, 2016 — Bercow Radell & Fernandez shareholder, land use and zoning attorney Melissa Tapanes Llahues, was presented with the first-ever “Leadership Award” by the Latin Builders Association® (LBA) at the Association’s recent 36th Annual Awards Luncheon in downtown Miami. Florida Governor Rick Scott made the presentation. “I am deeply honored by the recognition given me by the Latin Builders Association,” Tapanes Llahues said. “I strongly support the[...]
Read MoreFIRST LOOK: Comras plans big retail project on South Beach A company headed by broker and developer Michael Comras has proposed a retail building plus parking near the gateway to South Beach. On Sept. 27, the Miami Beach Planning Board will consider the application MAC 1045 5th ST LLC and MAC 1031 5th ST LLC. Both companies are owned and managed by Comras, the head of Miami Beach-based Comras Corp. Called BLVD at Lenox, the project would be located on the 43,500-square-foot site[...]
Read MoreMIAMI LAND USE AND ZONING FIRM BERCOW RADELL & FERNANDEZ HIRES MARITZA HARO AS AN ASSOCIATE (MIAMI) August 30, 2016 – Bercow Radell & Fernandez is pleased to announce that Maritza Haro has joined the zoning, land use and environmental law firm as an Associate. Located in downtown Miami, Bercow Radell & Fernandez consistently ranks among the region’s top firms in its specialties. Maritza brings to the firm broad experience in business and land use law. During law school at Florida International University, Maritza gained[...]
Read MoreDevelopers want to build luxury condo — for cars, not people — in Overtown Would you park your Porsche or Maserati in Overtown? Developers plan to build a condo — for cars, not people — on mostly vacant land in the historic neighborhood struggling with high crime and low employment. The seven-story storage facility would include a members-only social club and roof-top restaurant. No one will live there. It’s a place to store and show off your ride and mingle[...]
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