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Melea VanOstrand

Melea VanOstrand

Melea VanOstrand oversees the Daily Business Review as ALM's Florida Bureau Chief. Email Melea at [email protected] or follow her on her Twitter or Facebook pages.

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September 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Litigation Between Feuding South Beach Hotel Partners Revived With New Miami Claim

A breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit between two South Beach hotel partners that fell flat in Miami-Dade Circuit Court early this year is back after…

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

September 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Architect Reveals Plans for Fort Lauderdale's Tallest Residential Tower

The project will be developed by Dependable Equities and features a distinct cylindrical design with wrap-around balconies.

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2 minute read

September 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Here's How a Swiss Real Estate Firm Plans to Develop Rare Site in Brickell Area

"The city is benefitting from a strong in-migration from other states and all over the world, and we have a very positive outlook on the future of Miami and its population's growth," said Rafael Aregger of Empira Group's Head of Investments US.

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5 minute read

September 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Prices Per Square Foot Rising as South Florida's CRE Sectors See Drop in Transactions

This year's numbers differ from 2021 due to increasing demand for office space as companies and their employees migrated to South Florida after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic

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2 minute read

September 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Business Travel Has Forever Changed, and South Florida's Hospitality Sector Must Adapt

"Whether it was [the Zika virus] before the pandemic and with the uptick in COVID cases, people are less inclined to go to large business meetings."

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10 minute read

September 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Making the Office 'Fun' Will Be Key to Attracting and Keeping Talent in South Florida

"You have to offer some sort of optionality," said Andrew Trench of Cushman & Wakefield. "What we're seeing is an upgrade for everyone in order to create a comfortable, fun, exciting environment in the office, that ultimately compels employees to come in and motivates them to be in the office instead of having to be in the office."

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8 minute read

September 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

How Will $1 Million Be Split? Judge to Review Sanction Award in Fight Between Miami Beach Condo Associations

The case involves The Bath Club, which was found to have failed to provide outdoor food service and maintain cabanas pursuant to an arbitration order.

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4 minute read

September 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Area to Watch: The Industrial Neighborhood of West Miami-Dade Is Evolving

"That neighborhood is a largely industrial neighborhood that's evolving into a mixed-use environment. The trail, and housing along the trail, are going to have a big impact in making that evolution," said Greg West, CEO of ZOM Living.

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4 minute read

September 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Gently Nudging Attorneys Back Into the Office': Amenities Played a Key Role in This South Florida Law Firm's Office Revamp

One way many law firms are attracting new talent is through upgraded office spaces and amenities.

By Melea VanOstrand

4 minute read

September 06, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Late Celebrity Designer's Condo Hits Market for $4.5 Million

"The best part of the residence is that Lorraine Letendre herself meticulously designed every single detail in it," said Jill Hertzberg of The Jills Zeder Group.

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2 minute read