This Valentine's Day, immerse yourself in pure luxury with our handpicked selection, designed to infuse every moment with warmth and romance. Picture this: soft candlelight flickering, a glass of fine wine in hand, and the air filled with the intoxicating scents of Diptyque. From the timeless charm of Brunello Cucinelli to the impeccable craftsmanship of Bottega Veneta, our collection is a testament to elegance and refinement.
Related Group (Related), in partnership with legendary Italian design house Pininfarina, is set to launch sales for Andare Residences by Pininfarina (Andare), a recently unveiled boutique condominium development in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Boulevard. Featuring a collection of 163 bespoke residences, the 45-story tower is the first luxury condominium development set to rise above Las Olas Boulevard in nearly 20 years.
Brightline, the South Florida-based high-speed rail service, has launched ticket sales for the highly anticipated Brightline Orlando connection. While final preparations are being made for grand opening, tickets between South Florida (Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach) and Orlando are on sale now starting September 1st through early 2024.
South Florida’s residential real estate market is still on the rise and setting records. 6 Pelican Drive, a newly completed waterfront spec home in Fort Lauderdale, just sold for an all-time record-high sales price of $14,752,480 for a home on a canal in the Las Olas Isle Neighborhood. The contemporary home in Seven Isles offers 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms spread over 10,350 SF with a rare 120' of Intracoastal waterfront views.
Location Ventures has revealed a first look at the interiors for EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale, designed by internationally recognized designer Clodagh. Inspired by its serene waterfront setting, the 11-story, two-tower marvel presents airy, refined residences that unite modern sophistication with understated elegance to deliver a new kind of highly intuitive luxury. Located along Fort Lauderdale Beach’s Intracoastal Waterway at 551 Bayshore Drive, the project broke ground last month.
La Fuga, a new coastal Italian restaurant led by locally-celebrated Chef Michael Mayer, has opened in Fort Lauderdale Beach at the new Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Upon entry, guests are immersed into Chef Mayer’s modern approach to coastal Italian cuisine, offering a comforting sense of home, which is reminiscent of a traditional Italian kitchen with a contemporary twist.
Real estate investment firm Location Ventures and Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels has broken ground on EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale. The milestone signifies the launch of construction for the first luxury branded residences on the city’s Intracoastal that will feature two 11-story towers with 65 spacious condominiums. EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale will continue to raise the bar as it attracts discerning buyers who seek upscale amenities paired with a South Florida lifestyle.
The Miami-based Location Ventures and Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels have officially revealed and launched sales at EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale. Known as “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale’s 300 miles of inland waterways are a flowing ribbon of serene intracoastal with a mosaic of grand estates and passing mega yachts.
Situated along the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Breakwater Hospitality Group’s Rivertail has unveiled its new brunch and dinner menus, expanding its seafood-driven selection of creative and bold flavors that have earned the restaurant its reputation as one of the best in town. Under the direction of five-time James Beard-nominated Jose Mendin, Chef Partner at Rivertail, the eatery draws inspiration from international cuisines.
Kolter Urban has revealed the Selene Oceanfront Residences Penthouse Collection, a limited collection of penthouse residences at the luxury condominium development located at 151 N. Seabreeze Blvd in Fort Lauderdale, directly across from the award-winning Las Olas Beach. The exclusive collection of eight penthouses is set on the top floors of the 26-story, two-tower property which will rise as the tallest building on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
AutoNation has acquired a Fort Lauderdale site from We Florida Financial for $11.8 million. The 71,307 square foot property features prominent frontage on South Federal Highway in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. The property is located on 1300 S. Federal Highway plus 617 and 705 N.E. 14th St with maximum exposure to passing traffic.
Aztec Group, Florida’s leading real estate investment and merchant banking firm for over 40 years, announces that Peter Mekras has arranged $102,000,000 in construction financing for RIVR (River) Lofts in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. RIVR Lofts features a desirable location in Fort Lauderdale’s Central Business District in the emerging Tarpon River Entertainment & Design District and will be a mixed-use, luxury, high-rise rental apartment community with 352 residential units.
Fabrick, an adaptive reuse project in Fort Lauderdale’s Progresso Village developed by real estate investment and development firm BH3 Management, is now 100% leased. The warehouse-turned-class A retail and office destination spans approximately 24,000 rentable square feet of space at 801, 807, 815, and 819 NE 2nd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.
Miami-based development firm Fort Partners has today announced that the $210 million construction loan for the Kobi Karp-designed Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale has been paid off. The loan, financed by Madison Realty Capital, became the largest residential construction loan in Fort Lauderdale history when it closed in 2019.
The Cordova Building in Fort Lauderdale has sold for $7 million in an off market transaction. Southern Centers Associates I LP, led by longtime Fort Lauderdale developers and investors Kevin Buckley and Randall Kella, sold the 1500 Cordova Road property to Sunrise-based Centerline Capital Advisors.
Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, the first five-star development to debut in the nation’s yachting capital, has commenced closings. The first residences have closed at an average of $2,000 per square foot, an unprecedented price for the Fort Lauderdale condominium market.
Local wellness-driven hotspot Pura Vida is bringing their signature beach vibes and all-day Breakfast Menu to Miami’s Brickell neighborhood with the upcoming opening of the brand’s tenth location. Jennifer and Omer Horev have been steadily expanding the Pura Vida brand since they opened the first cafe in Miami Beach in 2012.
A partnership between Kushner Cos. and Aimco has acquired a development assemblage in Fort Lauderdale for $49 million and plan to develop Fort Lauderdale’s tallest tower. The development partnership acquired a 1.87-acre site at 520 W Broward Blvd. for $35.5 million from Swire Properties as well as a 2.31-acre site at 300 W Broward Blvd. for $13.5 million.
Pura Vida, the wellness-driven all-day cafe hotspot known for its healthy extensive menu and tropical chic vibe, continues its South Florida expansion with Pura Vida Las Olas set to open in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, December 17. Husband-wife founders, Omer and Jennifer Horev, both grew up in Fort Lauderdale.
Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, the first five-star development to debut in the nation’s yachting capital, has announced that sales have surpassed $250 million. The important milestone was achieved in advance of first closings which are slated for this December.
The Houston-based development firm Hines has acquired a mixed-use development site in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village neighborhood for $57.41 million. The properties acquired make up the proposed FAT Village project which were assembled by Urban Street Development.
Kolter Urban announced the grand opening of the sales gallery for Selene Oceanfront Residences, the highly anticipated 26-story luxury condominium that will rise as the tallest building on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The sales gallery will offer interactive virtual tours showcasing Selene’s breathtaking views.
The Miami-based multifamily developer Pinnacle has broken ground on Bimini Cove, the firms newest planned luxury rental community in Fort Lauderdale. Nestled into the Marina Bay area along the south fork of the New River the community will offer exceptional convenience for land and sea lovers alike.
Developer Gold Krown has announced the groundbreaking of 160 Marina Bay, a five-story boutique condominium development located on Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway at 160 Isle of Venice Drive. The project will include 16 luxury condominiums with east-facing waterfront views and a private marina.
The Miami-based Related Group has sold the New River Yacht Club multifamily apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale for $85 million, roughly $341,000 per unit. The buyer is the Harbor City, California-based BJ Verde Properties.
Alco International Group has achieved a $75 million sellout of Adagio Fort Lauderdale at the luxury condominium along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal waterway. Sales and marketing were led by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Development Division.
Adagio Fort Lauderdale, a luxury condominium developed by Alco International Group, has achieved its $75 million sell out with development sales let by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Development Division. The 10-story boutique building features spacious, flow-through, three-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath residences.
An entity tied to the West Palm beach-based Automotive Management Services has acquired the Jaguar Fort Lauderdale property for $11.8 million from the Fort Lauderdale-based AutoNation (NYSE: AN). The transaction was overseen by Chase Deuschle of CBRE.
As the retail and hospitality market continues to experience a rapid recovery in South Florida, regional F&B powerhouse 305 Concepts has executed two new Coyo Taco leases for locations in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and South Miami.
A fund managed by DRA Advisors LLC in a joint venture with Banyan Street Capital has sold the Pinnacle Corporate Park in Fort Lauderdale for $58,875,000 to Feldman Equities. The deal was the St. Petersburg, FL-based Feldman Equities first acquisition in South Florida.