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 MoreA small new section of Baywalk has just opened in Brickell. Politicians celebrated completion of the new stretch in a ceremony yesterday. The new stretch of Baywalk is behind the First Presbyterian Church property, where an “iconic” 80-story tower is in planning. The project includes 250 feet of new seawall. The seawall has been raised to a height of six feet, which is the new standard of the Miami 21 zoning code, according to commissioner Manolo Reyes. Eventually, the new section[...]
Read MoreMG Developer and Baron Property Group are ramping up work on their $600 million Metro Center project in Hialeah, with plans to start construction on a pair of rental buildings next year. Coral Gables-based MG and New York-based Baron are developing Metro Center on nearly 9 acres between East 26th and East 25th streets, and between East Ninth and 10th avenues, as well as several surrounding lots, according to an MG news release and property records. The 2.3 million-square-foot project[...]
Read MoreConstruction has reached the top floor on a $350 million high-rise residential, retail and office complex in Overtown that will bring 578 much-needed apartments for senior citizens and 1,100 jobs. Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk, which is being developed by Swerdlow Group and built by Coastal Construction Group, is situated near a major public transit hub and Interstate 95. The transit access is crucial for the development intended for seniors with lower incomes seeking affordable housing . The 18-story building will feature a variety[...]
Read MoreSeveral big name developers scored design approvals for major projects in Brickell, Overtown and Wynwood. On Wednesday, the Miami Urban Design Review Board handed out unanimous yes votes to a proposed office tower at Brickell City Centre by Swire Properties and New York-based The Related Companies; a three-building apartment complex planned by New York-based Witkoff and Chicago-based Monroe Capital; and a St. Regis-branded condominium by Related Group and Integra Investments, both based in Miami. The board also approved designs for two Wynwood[...]
Read MorePlans have just been submitted to the Urban Development Review Board to build three towers at the former Miami Arena site. Three towers are proposed to rise 615 feet, 589 feet, and 577 feet, with the tallest at 54 stories. The proposal includes: 2,346 dwelling units 30,535 square feet commercial 2,078 parking spaces on level 2 through 8 (parking garages to be partially lined with residential) Outdoor amenity decks and indoor lounges are planned for the rooftops of all three[...]
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