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 MoreWork is now officially underway to build a new 54-story apartment tower on the Miami River in Brickell. According to a Notice of Commencement filed with the county last week, work began on the new 54-story apartment building known as Miami River. The construction work now underway also includes a parking garage podium with amenities and ground floor retail. Two outparcel retail buildings are also under construction, part of the project’s Phase 2, the filing says. Also included in the[...]
Read MoreD.R. Horton has 96.7 acres of farmland in Homestead under contract for a future mixed-use community. The Arlington, Texas-based homebuilder (NYSE: DHI) filed a municipal pre-application with Miami-Dade County officials concerning the property at the northeast corner of Southwest 328th Street and Southeast Sixth Avenue. It’s just west of Florida’s Turnpike. The developer has all 10 parcels under contract from Richard T. Alger, the John L. Alger Trust, and Elizabeth Alger. The Alger family has farmed in Homestead for decades.[...]
Read MoreThe Shore Club, one of Miami Beach’s iconic hotels that has been closed since 2020, is set to be redeveloped by New York-based developers Witkoff Group and asset management firm Monroe Capital, with famed architects Robert Stern and Kobi Karp, after previous plans for renovation failed. Developers submitted plans to Miami Beach’s Historic Preservation Board on Monday. Pending approval, the changes to the Shore Club include the addition of a residential tower and a private villa along with new pool[...]
Read MoreAs Downtown Miami experiences a surge of new residents, visitors, businesses, and investment, the agency charged with spearheading the neighborhood’s growth is welcoming three new members to its board of directors. The Heat Group’s Jarred Diamond, Arva Suzanne Graham Gibson of Arva.G Historical Consulting & Concepting, and Melissa Tapanes Llahues of Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC, recently were appointed to the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board. The three were initially selected by a nominating committee comprised of[...]
Read MoreThe Builders Association of South Florida (BASF), the local affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders, has awarded Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Shareholder at Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin and Tapanes, with their 2021 President's Award in honor of her dedication and service to the organization. Established in 1944, BASF is the result of over 70 years combined service to the building trade association field in South Florida. The organization has a reputation for excellence in government affairs and has[...]
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