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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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August 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Winston & Strawn, Baker McKenzie Sign Leases at 830 Brickell: 'We Are Committed to Miami'

"The commitment of Winston & Strawn and Baker McKenzie to the building further solidifies 830 Brickell's position as the alchemist for the paradigm shift in the city's evolution and demand," the developers said.

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3 minute read

August 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review

As Fight Over South Florida Condo Termination Intensifies, Expect More Litigation as Developers Pursue New Buildings

"A lot of condo associations seem to go unchecked. It's not to say that they do anything wrong, but the truth is, a lot of people aren't paying attention to what their condo board does. Especially in something like this particular building, where a lot of its members are part-time residents," said Jordan Isrow of Government Law Group. "You may not see something is happening to your building or not happening to your building until it's too late."

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6 minute read

August 29, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami Developer Buys Historic Brickell Avenue Estate

Ytech has more than $3 billion in residential projects in the development pipeline in the Brickell area.

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2 minute read

August 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Do Condo Associations Benefit From Retaining Multiple Law Firms for Litigation?

"As long as there are clearly defined roles it's not something that I would perceive as a challenge. It should be collaborative as long as everyone is going in the same direction," said Lauren Fallick, a partner at Miami-based litigation firm Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine.

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4 minute read

August 25, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami Voters Deliver Win for Developers as Riverside Wharf's Lease Is Extended 50 Years

"We are giving the city of Miami more than just a walkable dining and hospitality experience. We are talking about many employment opportunities and neighborhood revitalization," said Alex Mantecon, co-developer of Riverside Wharf and co-founder of Breakwater Hospitality Group.

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2 minute read

August 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Downtown Hollywood's First Affordable High-Rise Development in 20 Years 'a Godsend' for Working Families

"This property will be a godsend for the many working families and students who currently face long commutes to their jobs in downtown Hollywood or at the hotels and restaurants along the beach," said Matthew Rieger, president and CEO of Housing Trust Group.

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3 minute read

August 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Developers Secure $83 Million Construction Loan for New 'Hollywood Bread Building'

The new building will keep the same name.

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3 minute read

August 22, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Class A Space at River Landing Gives Retailers Brick-and-Mortar Presence After COVID-19 Pandemic

"It occurred to us that a lot of the product is really nice and deserved a permanent retail footprint, or if they lost their footprint during COVID, this is their opportunity to get back on their feet in a retail footing together with other vendors in a shopping environment," said Andrew Hellinger, co-partner of Coral Gables-based Urban-X Group, the developer behind the development.

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3 minute read

August 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Site Plans Approved For Luxury North Miami Beach Rental Community

The Estate Cos. currently has more than 4,000 rental units and 153,000 square feet of commercial space in the tri-county region.

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3 minute read

August 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Better Safe Than Sorry': South Florida Court Upholds Attorney Fee Ruling in Fight Over Condo's Ungated Pool

"This could've been a catastrophic problem had an accident happened," said attorney John Mullin of Tripp Scott in Miami.

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