Two Roads Development Celebrates With Top Brokers by Awarding Commission Checks In-Advance of Ground Breaking

On Wednesday, August 30th, Two Roads Development, the developers of Elysee Miami, awarded nearly $400,000 in commission checks to the project’s top-selling brokers in advance of its highly-anticipated groundbreaking this coming fall (2017). The check presentation took place at a special cocktail event at Elysee’s sales gallery on Biscayne Boulevard. Notable guests included Two Roads Development’s Reid Boren and Taylor Collins, as well as members of Cervera Real Estate’s executive leadership team including Alicia Cervera Sr., Veronica Cervera Goeske, Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, Jesse Ottley and Ali Lamadrid. Set to rise along Biscayne Bay at 788 NE 23rd Street in Miami’s East Edgewater neighborhood, the 57-story waterfront tower will feature 100 half-floor and full-floor residences priced from $1.5 million to $14 million. Cervera Real Estate are the exclusive sales team for Elysee. 

DJ Sasha Lauzon

Fernan Hernan Hernandez, Alessandra Ulrich, Holger Odenstein & Gilberto Quintero

Jennifer Cervera, Juan Estrada & Yanet de Castro

Tomas Hoffman, Sandra Masis & Jesse Ottley

Emily Gimblett & Franco Tommasi

Reid Boren, Pearla Machaen, & Robert Thorne

eronica Cervera Goeseke, Alicia Cervera Sr., & Lydia Juliao

Optimum Group Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for “The Optimum,” Their New Coconut Grove Office Tower

Optimum Group, a global real estate investor and leading developer, hosted a formal groundbreaking ceremony and champagne reception to celebrate the construction commencement of The Optimum, a new class A office tower in Coconut Grove. Mayor Tomás Pedro Regalado spoke briefly on Coconut Grove’s rich history and Optimum’s commitment to enhance the neighborhood’s revitalization as well as company’s ongoing contribution to evolve South Florida communities and growing businesses.

“As the first new Class A office building in over 25 years that fulfills the much-needed commercial and retail component in ‎the center of one of Miami’s most historic community, ‘The Optimum’ is our response for those who are looking to live, work and play in the neighborhood,” said Ricardo Tabet, ceo of Optimum Group. “The space will not only complement The Groves’ lush landscaping and understated aesthetic, but will contribute to the neighborhood’s electrifying renaissance.”

The Optimum is a 5-story, class A office tower in the heart of the Grove. The Optimum is being designed by Arquitectonica, who took cues from Coconut Grove lush folliage including raking the buildings’ facades in natural cement and wood to blend seamlessly into Coconut Grove. The development will entail 44,000 SF of office space and 6,500 SF of ground floor restaurant space which is expected to feature a high-end restaurant along with a rooftop lounge that offers dramatic, panoramic views of Biscayne Bay. Optimum Development USA paid $8.5 million for the assemblage in 2014 and has since taken a $21.5 million loan on the property. The Optimum is located at 3480 Main Highway in Coconut Grove and is expected to be completed by 2018 with occupancy in just 16 months. 

Francisco Suarez, Ricardo Tabet, Mayor Tomas Regalado & Wilfredo Gort

Charles Khabouth, Danny Soberano, Francisco Suarez, Raquel Regalado, Wilfredo Gort, Ricardo Tabet, & Mayor Tomas Regalado

Ricardo Tabet

Francis Suarez, Raquel Regalado, Wilfredo Gort, Ricardo Tabet, Mayor Tomas Regalado, Anna Caruso, & Igor Jozsa

Construction Update: Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Tops-Off in Fort Lauderdale

Auberge Beach Residences and Spa has officially topped-off the north tower. The north tower is almost sold out, with just 3 residences for sale remaining, and the south tower is over 60% sold. Auberge Beach Residences & Spa features 171 flow-through condominium residences spread over two towers designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates with interiors by Meyer Davis Design Studio. Units feature private elevator access, sunrise and sunset terraces, and floor-to-ceiling glass for unobstructed ocean views. The project is being developed by PRH Fairwinds, a partnership between Related Group, Fairwinds Group and Fortune International. The building's amenities include 2 beachfront swimming pools, full-service spa, 2 restaurants, golf simulator and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Delivery is expected in the summer of 2018.

The Related Group Celebrates the Grand Opening of Brickell Heights in Style

The Related Group celebrated the grand opening of Brickell Heights, their third tower to open on South Miami Avenue, solidifying the road as the urban center of Downtown Miami and Brickell. Famed Cuban Grammy-award-winning singer/songstress, Cucu Diamantes, while enjoying unparalleled views of the city from Brickell Height's lush pool deck. At the event, attendees had the opportunity to preview the Brickell Heights lifestyle and were invited to tour the stunning David Rockwell-designed interiors and amenity spaces. Guests were also treated to acrobatic performances curated by Equinox, which is set to open Miami’s newest and largest fitness club on-site. Notable guests included Jorge Pérez and Darlene Perez, Chairman, CEO and Founder, The Related Group; Carlos Rosso, President of the Condominium Development Division, The Related Group; Jon Paul Pérez, Vice President, The Related Group; Cucu Diamantes, Grammy-award winning Singer/Songstress; Fabian Burgos, Artist; Omar Rodriguez Graham, Artist; Eduardo Capilla, Artist; George Goodrich, Artist; Gil Dezer, President, Dezer Development.

Cucu Diamantes, Grammy-award winning singer performs

Brickell Heights features 690 condo units spread over two towers. Amenities include a movie theater, numerous party rooms, state-of-the-art fitness centers, gorgeous spas and more. The property features unique pieces by some of the most world’s best known artists, including a striking outdoor mural by Argentine artist Fabian Burgos and original works by Eduardo Capillo, Omar Rodriguez Graham and more. Downtown Miami’s first SoulCycle studio will also occupy a 6,000 SF ground level retail space in addition to a 30,000 SF Equinox. Brickell Heights is adjacent to Brickell City Centre, Brickell's new 2 million square foot mall from Swire Properties as well as SLS LUX Brickell, from Related Group and The Allen Morris Company. Enjoy the gallery of the event courtesy of TAMZ Photography below.  

Jorge Perez Introduces Brickell Heights 

John Paul Perez, Gil Dezer and Eric Fordin

PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter Hosts Jam Room Event Highlighting The Largest Amenity Deck in the U.S.

PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter hosted a live concert and jam session highlighting its Jam Room and the future, largest amenity deck in the U.S. PARAMOUNT Worldcenter features more than 40 amenities including resort style pool complete with floating pods and private bungalows, tennis courts, soccer pitch, boxing studio, Sky Observatory and Tai Chi deck, and a rooftop entertainment deck 60 stories above the Miami skyline. Over 900 guests were in attendance as PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter rolled out their new innovative video campaign. Check out the gallery below and read our PROFILE Exclusive Interview with PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter developer Dan Kodsi here.

Andrea Bocelli Headlines Enchanting Evening Under the Stars for the Children of Haiti at The Residences by Armani/ Casa

On April 25 The Residences by Armani/ Casa Design Center hosted a Benefit for the children of Haiti with Andrea Bocelli headlining the night. With over 250 guests in attendance and hosted by developers Jorge Perez and Gil Dezer, the event raised over $600,000 for the children of Haiti. The captivating performance was followed by a romantic moonlit dinner reception on the design center’s oceanfront terrace, where VIP guests, including supermodel Petra Nemcova and Miami Dolphins star running back Jay Ajayi, had the rare opportunity to dine with the Maestro. All funds from the private concert and dinner benefited The Andrea Bocelli Foundation’s education projects in Haiti, which aid five community schools located in the most remote area of the country, providing free education and healthcare to over 2,500 children daily. 

Douglas Elliman Honors Top Agents at The Florida Ellie's, Their Annual Awards Show

On April 21, 2017 Douglas Elliman hosted their signature annual awards show at the St. Regis Bal Harbour to recognize the top produces in South Florida. Hosted by Florida CEO Jay Parker and Florida COO Gus Rubio, Douglas Elliman celebrated $2.6 billion in total sales volume in 2016 in Florida, up 8% from 2015. Douglas Elliman oversaw 4,424 sales and lease transactions across the South Florida markets in 2016 as well as the opening of new office locations in Jupiter, Delray Beach and Bay Harbor as well as an expansion of their Brickell location. “We have experienced extraordinary growth and expansion in the past year, and we look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead,” said Jay Parker, CEO of Douglass Elliman Florida. Check out the gallery from the event below and read our PROFILE Exclusive interview with Jay Parker here.  

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Hosts Lavish Broker Brunch at The Fairchild Coconut Grove to Kickoff ONE Summit

There were more than 500 attendees at the Broker Brunch hosted by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty at The Fairchild Coconut Grove. Sotheby's affiliate agents from across the world were welcome guests ahead of their ONE Summit. Guests enjoyed a decadent breakfast at the sales gallery for The Fairchild Coconut Grove, the highly-anticipated waterfront luxury residential enclave set to rise in Coconut Grove. The crowd of top brokers fully experienced The Fairchild Coconut Grove’s indoor/outdoor lifestyle, refined finishes, views and were welcomed by developer Oscar Rodriguez of ROVR Development and Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. The boutique development is exclusively being sold by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, and is set directly on the Bayfront with lush native foliage encompassing 26 luxury residences, bespoke white-glove amenities and prime views of Biscayne Bay providing pure relaxation. 

Check out photos of The Fairchild Coconut Grove Sales Gallery. 

Check out our PROFILE Exclusive Interview with developer Oscar Rodriguez of ROVR Development.