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July 20, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Little River Is Evolving as an Industrial Hot Spot: Real Estate Firm Secures $7.8M Warehouse Deal"Little River caters to contemporary businesses and ventures that can maximize its proximity to the Urban Core and need more than a traditional office space. The industrial sector is evolving in Little River to combine disciplines that have been traditionally separated," said Mateo Romero, partner and senior associate at Gridline Properties.
By Melea VanOstrand
4 minute read
July 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Competitive Prices Are Helping Downtown Miami Transform, Says Related President Jon Paul Perez"I think people are seeing good value in the product that we're offering. It's exactly the same quality as areas that are over $1000 a foot," said Jon Paul Perez, president at Related Group.
By Melea VanOstrand
4 minute read
July 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review
A Pool and Gym Won't Cut It: Developers Are Upping Their Game on Amenities to Stay Competitive in South Florida"We've never seen this influx of need for alcohol licensing," one hospitality attorney said.
By Melea VanOstrand
4 minute read
July 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Nova Southeastern University Multihousing Development Site Sells to South Florida Developer"Academical Village is a transformational project bringing a variety of uses to both Davie and Nova Southeastern University. Modera Academical Village plays a key role in this mixed-use development, providing highly desirable homes that are uniquely integrated with the university campus," said Simon Banke of JLL Capital Markets.
By Melea VanOstrand
2 minute read
July 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Working in Nature: $300M Indoor-Outdoor Office and Retail Building Planned for Miami's Design District"In Miami we have the opportunity to rethink how people interact with buildings to create a workplace that is fundamentally better by supporting the wellness of occupants, regenerating the natural environment, and connecting new amenities and resources to the Design District," said Rick Cook of COOKFOX Architects.
By Melea VanOstrand
3 minute read
July 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Akerman Scores Appellate Win in Protracted Fight Over Gospel Radio Station's AntennaIt's a case that relied on the court's interpretation of a condominium declaration and whether it was enforceable or not.
By Melea VanOstrand
4 minute read
July 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Demand For Hospitality-Branded Residences Rises as South Florida Residents' Expectations Have Changed"It's kind of like buying a car with the Mercedes emblem. You know you're getting a great car," said Taylor Collins, a managing partner of South Florida-based Two Roads Development.
By Melea VanOstrand
3 minute read
July 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review
South Florida Firm Scores Record-Setting $22M Transaction in Palm Beach County"Old Palm is one of the finest golf course communities in Palm Beach Gardens and I am so proud to be able to complete a historic sale in this community," said Vince Marotta of Illustrated Properties in Palm Beach Gardens. "We have been fortunate to have a strong market in the Palm Beaches."
By Melea VanOstrand
2 minute read
July 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review
$170 Million Loan Secured for New Brickell CondoA unique feature of the residences is an NFT art collective for condo owners, which transfers the ownership of a custom NFT to each unit owner.
By Melea VanOstrand
3 minute read
July 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review
'Sexy Space' Is at a Premium as Global Companies Strengthen Roots in Brickell"We didn't foresee this massive migration of new-to-market tenants in the initial part of the pandemic, then it started getting momentum. It actually seems like it's picking up steam with the Citadel and other large firms that are making some big commitments down here. I think it's really going to continue," said Bob Orban of Cresa Miami.
By Melea VanOstrand
4 minute read