Fortune International Group and Blue Road Partnership Closes On Land For Next Residences For $16 Million

Fortune International Group, in partnership with Blue Road, has closed on a 1.74-acre site at 13899 Biscayne Boulevard for $16 million, paving the way for the future development of Nexo Residences. Nexo Residences is one of the first condo projects with short-term rental capability in the rapidly evolving city of North Miami Beach.

“The transaction is another positive step toward bringing Nexo Residences to fruition, following an extremely successful sales launch and approximately 50 percent of units reserved,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “We continue to see strong interest from buyers and investors who are witnessing North Miami Beach’s transformation and want to own a part of its growth as a thriving destination.”

Slated to convert reservations to contracts end of August, Nexo Residences presents 254 move-in-ready condominiums with full home-sharing capabilities, coupled with resort-style amenities. With exclusive sales and marketing by Fortune Development Sales, Nexo Residences’ units will be delivered fully furnished.

Priced from the low $500,000s, studios to four-bedroom townhomes range from about 525 to 2,190 interior square feet. Each homeowner has the choice to rent his/her residence for short-, seasonal or long-term durations without listing limitations, making it a coveted property type for investors, while enjoying the option to utilize it at their own discretion or for personal leisure.

“Understanding the consumer demand to be at the nexus of everything, the project unites activated amenity spaces with an ideal location that allows residents to take advantage of the experiential offerings on property and within the neighborhood,” added Jorge Savloff, CEO of Blue Road.

Blending the necessities of remote work life with inspiration from South Florida as a year-round vacation destination, Nexo Residences’ suite of amenities includes a three-story arrival lobby and lounge; a two-story tech hub with a café; coworking spaces; a business center; luxury pool deck outfitted with a resort-inspired pool with loungers; two fully equipped summer kitchens; and a rooftop observatory deck with 360-degree views. Entertainment offerings include an outdoor children’s playground; multi-purpose clubroom and private event area; and a fitness center with a yoga studio and virtual trainer. The property will also be pet friendly.

Nexo Residences is in proximity to a plethora of business and leisure offerings in Miami, Bal Harbour, Aventura, North Bay Village, Sunny Isles, Hollywood Beach, and beyond. The property is set along the main thoroughfare of Biscayne Boulevard, minutes from the Intracoastal, and is nearly equidistant to Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Owners and guests can easily shop at brands like Whole Foods and Target, or indulge in fine dining, shops, and entertainment at surrounding retail centers. The property is also near popular outdoor recreational areas and green spaces, like Oleta River State Park and Haulover Park.

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Macken Companies Secures $16.5 Million Construction Loan For Koya Bay Luxury Waterfront Townhome Community In Eastern Shores, North Miami Beach

Macken Companies has secured a $16.5 million construction loan from LV Lending for Koya Bay, a luxury waterfront townhome community directly on the Intracoastal Waterway within the exclusive neighborhood of Eastern Shores at 4098 NE 167 St. in North Miami Beach. Camilo Niño, Ricardo Uribe and Alen Hernandez of LV Lending arranged the loan on behalf of the developer, Alan Macken, principal of Macken Companies. The closing took place on July 28th. Macken Companies affiliate VCM Builders is the general contractor and Macken Realty is the exclusive sales agent. The project broke ground in February 2022 and is on schedule for delivery Q1 2023.

“LV Lending has been a terrific financial partner to us,” stated Alan S. Macken, principal, Macken Companies. “We appreciate their enthusiasm and confidence in our execution to ensure its success. We look forward to delivering this beautiful community to our buyers and the City of North Miami Beach.”

Koya Bay features 10 four-story residences, each with a private elevator, expansive rooftop terrace and two-car garage with optional car lift. The gated community offers three, four and five-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 4,327-5,288 square feet. Boat slips are outfitted with water and electricity.

Koya Bay’s prime cul-de-sac location is buffered by water on three sides, providing direct and unobstructed views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The development is a boater’s paradise with no fixed bridges situated just minutes away from the Haulover cut, sandbar and ocean.

Macken Companies once again teamed up with the esteemed Randall Stofft Architects and Witkin Hults + Partners to design tropical modern townhomes that blend natural materials and earth tones with open floor plans designed to invite the waterfront into each level. Residences feature elevated ceilings, Wolf appliances, custom wood cabinetry and smart home technology. Private rooftop terraces combine both enclosed air-conditioned space with open area and are equipped with a jacuzzi and summer kitchen.

The affluent and family-friendly Eastern Shores neighborhood is a guard-gated community with 24/7 police-manned security, its own park and playground. Residents will enjoy an abundance of conveniences and amenities, including being steps from the pristine Sunny Isles Beach and having the beautiful Oleta River State Park, a 1,043-acre Florida State Park on Biscayne Bay just across the street, with mountain bike trails, running paths, kayaking and fishing.

Eastern Shores is accessed via the 163rd Street Causeway, which connects to US-1 and A1A. The City of North Miami Beach is centrally located 12 miles north of Miami and less than 20 miles south of Fort Lauderdale. Koya Bay is just minutes away by car or boat from the beach, Haulover Marina which provides ocean access, and two of Florida’s premier shopping destinations, the Aventura Mall and legendary Bal Harbour Shops.

The Estate Companies Locks Down $76 Million Construction Loan For Soleste NoMi Beach In North Miami Beach

The Estate Companies, a subsidiary of Estate Investments Group (EIG), has locked down a $76 million construction loan for Soleste NoMi Beach apartments in North Miami Beach. The financing was provided by Bank OZK was arranged by Brian Gaswirth and Michael DiCosimo of JLL. The developer plans to break ground by the end of June after closing on the site in December 2020 for $13.1 million.

When complete, Soleste NoMi Beach will rise 23-stories and will feature 367 apartment units, 2,708 square feet of commercial space and 655 parking spaces. Amenities will feature a pool deck, spa, fitness center, co-working space and a landscaped rooftop garden.

Soleste NoMi Beach was approved in September 2020 and was designed by Form Group. The 1.78-acre site is located at 16395 Biscayne Blvd.

The Estate Companies Acquires Site For Soleste NoMi Beach In North Miami Beach

The Estate Companies, a subsidiary of Estate Investments Group (EIG), has closed on the future site of Soleste NoMi Beach in North Miami Beach for $13.1 million. The project was approved in September 2020 and was designed by Form Group. The 1.78-acre site is located at 16395 Biscayne Blvd. and currently features an 8,249 square foot retail building which will be demolished. The seller was Biscayne Cove LLC, an entity managed by Enrique R. Puig, and the deal included $1 million in seller financing. When complete, Soleste NoMi Beach will rise 23-stories and will feature 367 apartment units, 2,708 square feet of commercial space and 655 parking spaces. Amenities will feature a pool deck, spa, fitness center, co-working space and a landscaped rooftop garden.

North Miami Beach Finally Approves Dezer Development's Proposed Redevelopment Of The Intracoastal Mall

The third time was the charm for Gil Dezer as the North Miami Beach City Commission has finally approved Dezer Development’s planned $1.5 billion redevelopment of the Intracoastal Mall into a mixed use mega-project named Uptown Harbour. The North Miami Beach City Commission voted 4 to 3 to approve the development agreement and zoning amendments. The Intracoastal Mall is located at 3501 Sunny Isles Blvd. on a 29.1-acre site. Dezer Development is seeking Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) approval to build a new entryway as construction teams will not be able to use the NE 35th Ave and the developers must widen the entrance at NE 36th Ave. In October, just one week after Dezer Development won approval from the North Miami Beach City Commission to redevelop the Intracoastal Mall, the Commission and Mayor Anthony DeFillipo called for a revote as one commissioner fell asleep and another left early from the initial vote. The issue at hand was tied to two ordinances including zoning amendments and a 30-year development agreement.

Uptown Harbour will feature condos, retail, offices and hotels complete with a waterfront promenade with restaurants and retailers. When complete, the mixed-use development will bring over 2,000 residential units, which will be split between 1,750 for-sale condos spread across five towers, 200 rental apartments and 50 townhomes. Uptown Harbor will also feature 250 hotel rooms, 375,000 square feet of retail, and 200,000 square feet of office to the area. Of the retail component there will be a 280,000 square foot shopping center, 50,000 square foot supermarket and 45,000 square foot gym. Additionally, Dezer Development will fund public improvements including building a police department, fire station, community center, a 6-acre park and infrastructure as part of the proposal. Towers will have a maximum height of 40-stories. Uptown Harbor is designed by Zyscovich Architects.

Eden Appoints RKW Residential To Manage Lazul In North Miami Beach

RKW Residential has expanded their South Florida portfolio by taking over management and leasing of Lazul, EDEN Multifamily’s luxury apartment community. Lazul, originally developed by EDEN, houses 349 apartments and is located in the heart of North Miami Beach. The 8-story building ranges in apartment size offering studios, one-to-three bedrooms and even two-story townhomes.

“We had the opportunity to tour Lazul when it first opened and were blown away by the quality of the building, individual units and amenities,” RKW President Marcie Williams said. “RKW is thrilled to have the chance to play a direct role in the successful operation of this exceptional community. Lazul fills a void for high-end apartment product catering to professionals and families in North Miami Beach and nearby cities, including Aventura.”

RKW Residential will bring their expertise in multifamily management to Lazul through their technology, marketing and customer experience platforms. They have already secured 33 leases in the first five weeks of managing the new apartment community.

“Lazul is a crown jewel of our portfolio of successful urban infill multifamily developments,” said Jay Jacobson, President and COO of EDEN. “It is also an important catalyst for the City of North Miami Beach and its revitalized Town Center district. With a top-tier management company like RKW at the helm, Lazul is in great hands.” 

Lazul offers residents many amenities including a heated pool, elevated sundeck, fire pit, fitness center and dog walk. The residential community is also a short drive to Aventura, Sunny Isles and the beach. Lazul is located at 2145 Northeast 164th Street.

Macken Companies Announces Development Of Koya Bay Luxury Townhome In North Miami Beach

Macken Companies has announced plans to develop Koya Bay luxury townhome in North Miami Beach and scheduled to break ground Q2 2021. The development plans include 10 four-story luxury residences in the waterfront community of Eastern Shores. Each residence will feature a private elevator, rooftop terrace, dock, and two-car garage with optional car lift. 

“I have had my eyes on this site for a long time and we are excited to finally deliver a project designed to capture the opportunity this beautiful property presents,” stated Alan Macken, CEO Macken Companies. “Koya Bay is a boater’s delight with no fixed bridges and minutes away from the Haulover cut and sandbar. Once again, we have partnered with our award-winning team of design professionals, and the result is an exceptional boutique community of waterfront townhomes that we believe provides our buyers with a distinct opportunity.”  

Koya Bay will feature three, four and five bedroom floorplans ranging between 2,900-3,600 sq.ft with pricing starting at $1.9 million. Randall Stofft Architects and Witkin Hults Design Group have designed these waterfront townhomes in a modern but earthy style. Residents will enjoy the safely of the gated community with around the clock security along with amenities including beach and boat club memberships. 

Koya Bay is located in the neighborhood of Eastern Shores at 4098 NE 167 St. in North Miami Beach. It is located within a few minutes’ drive to the beach, Aventura Mall and Bal Harbour Shops. Macken Realty is the exclusive sales agent for Koya Bay.

City of North Miami Beach Calls For Revote After Granting Dezer Development Approval To Redevelop The Intracoastal Mall

Just one week after Dezer Development won approval from the North Miami Beach City Commission to redevelop the Intracoastal Mall into a mixed-use project named Uptown Harbour, the Commission has called for a revote without a scheduled date. The issue is tied to two ordinances, including zoning amendments and a 30-year development agreement, as well as two commissioners being absent from the initial vote which was decided with three yes and two no votes. The project is also still pending approval from the Florida Department of Transportation. The Intracoastal Mall is located at 3501 Sunny Isles Blvd. on a 29.1-acre site. The traditional retail center currently features 234,026 square feet of retail and 33,260 square feet of office.

Uptown Harbour would feature condos, retail, offices and hotels complete with a waterfront promenade with restaurants and retailers. When complete, the mixed-use development would bring over 2,000 residential units, which would be split between 1,750 for-sale condos spread across five towers, 200 rental apartments and 50 townhomes. Uptown Harbor would also feature 250 hotel rooms, 375,000 square feet of retail, and 200,000 square feet of office to the area. Dezer Development would also fund public improvements including building a police department, fire station, community center, a 6-acre park and infrastructure as part of the proposal. Towers would have a maximum height of 40-stories. Uptown Harbor is designed by Zyscovich Architects.

Rieber Developments Breaks Ground on 12|12 Aventura in the Aventura Health District

Aventura-based Rieber Developments has announced the groundbreaking of 12|12 Aventura, a 10-story complex comprising of a 30,000-square-foot gourmet marketplace and food hall, 25,000 square feet of offices, a 160-residence luxury senior residential component, and a structured parking garage, all with interiors designed by Interiors by Steven G.

The Arquitectonica-designed mixed-use project and its sister development Ivory 214, a medical and professional office building accompanied by a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ hotel, will both serve as the epicenter of a planned ‘Aventura Health District.’

12|12 Aventura is nestled near a designated ‘medical office district’ which includes many of Aventura’s leading medical facilities. The $100 million project is also surrounded by 300 medical and professional practices and services, including Aventura Hospital, one of the only two facilities in Miami-Dade County with the designation of a Level II trauma center.

The centrally located development is also situated less than a mile away from Aventura Mall and from major thoroughfares including US 1, I-95, and the Florida Turnpike. With its own vibrant Chelsea Market-style food hall on the ground floor, 12|12 Aventura is uniquely positioned to serve the local community and guests alike a designation for shopping and dining.

“Breaking ground on 12|12 Aventura is a significant milestone for us, especially in these challenging times,” said Bernardo Rieber, principal of Rieber Developments. “Our philosophy in creating this project has always been to bring something new and unique to the neighborhood, melding community, culture, health, and wellness to benefit the area. We are extremely proud to move one step closer to delivering this project, and furthering the Aventura Health District.”

Cervera Real Estate is the exclusive brokerage for 12|12 Aventura’s office condos, forty percent of which are already sold and under contract. Construction is being led by Winmar Construction, an affiliate of Coastal Construction. The development is expected to be completed in 2022.

By Isabella Zimmermann

Tracking COVID-19 By The Numbers: Breaking News In South Florida

(Last Updated 6:14 AM 3/27/2020):

BREAKING: 

• City of Miami officials have announced a curfew for its residents that will begin Friday night. According to officials, all residents must be indoors from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. (3/27/2020)

• Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami Beach have ordered all hotels, motels and short-term rentals to begin immediately shutting down and vacate their guests, with full-closure by 11:59 PM on Monday, March 23. (3/21/2020)

• Miami-Dade Mayor Issues Executive Order Closing All Non-Essential Business 9 PM Thursday. (3/20/2020)

• All U.S. Citizens traveling around the world should return home ASAP or be prepared to stay abroad for an indefinite period. (3/19/2020)

Continue to check back for updates to below as we continue to track COVID-19 across South Florida:  

Stats:

• Number of Cases in Florida: 830+ (3/23/2020)

• Fatalities in Florida: 13+ (3/23/2020)

• Number of Global Cases: 351,000+ (3/23/2020)

• Global Fatalities: 15,321+ (3/23/2020)

• Number of U.S. Cases: 35,075+ (3/23/2020)

• Fatalities in the U.S.: 458+ (3/23/2020)

Miami-Dade County:

• Miami-Dade County # Cases: 2900+ (3/27/2020)

• BREAKING: Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami Beach have ordered all hotels, motels and short-term rentals to begin immediately shutting down and vacate their guests, with full-closure by 11:59 PM on Monday, March 23. (3/21/2020)

• BREAKING: Miami-Dade Mayor Issues Executive Order Closing All Non-Essential Business (3/20/2020)

• CONFIRMED CASES IN BRISTOL TOWER BRICKELL & SOHO BEACH HOUSE (3/19/2020)

• Officials have ordered the closure of all restaurants, bars, movie theaters, concert houses, auditoriums, playhouses, clubs, gyms, arcades, bowling alleys, etc. which will go into effect 11 PM Tuesday. All grocery stores, pharmacies, take-out and delivery services will remain open at this time (3/17/2020)

  • All bars and nightclubs will be closed for 30 days.

  • Restaurants will only be able to operate at half capacity.

  • Exceptions granted if they have a capacity of 10 people or less.

  • Mayor Carlos Jimenez signed the emergency order, but remains in self-quarantine after being exposed to a Brazilian government official who tested positive following a visit to South Florida.

• Miami-Dade Public Schools are now closed through at least April 15. (3/19/2020)

  • Miami-Dade Public Schools have closed this week and next. (3/16/2020)

• Key Biscayne and North Miami Beach have implemented curfew between 10 PM and 5 AM (3/19/2020)

• Officials have closed the beach from 5th to 15th Street, including Lummus Park.

• All city parking garages are closed to non-residents.

• In addition, all non-essential retail stores will be required to close at 10 p.m. daily. (3/16/2020)

  • Businesses excluded from this directive include: Pharmacies, grocery stores, convenience stores, private offices, banks, hotels, hospitals, medical service providers, medical supply stores, hardware stores, gasoline service stations and automotive supply and repair centers.

• An entertainment district curfew will go into effect at 11 p.m.

• All restaurants are asked to keep occupancy at 50% or less, and have under 250 people in each establishment at any given time.

• Ultra Music Festival has been cancelled.

• Miami Music Week has been cancelled.

• ArtScape Concert has been cancelled.

• The Miami Open Tennis Tournament has been cancelled. 

• University of Miami & FIU have moved classes online until the end of the spring semester. (3/20/2020)

• University of Miami Spring Commencement postponed until December. (3/20/2020)

• The Hardrock Seminole Hotel & Casino has suspended entertainment operations. 

• Calle Ocho Festival has been cancelled.

• Mayor Francis Suarez has confirmed that he has COVID-19.

Broward County:

• Broward County # Cases: 180+ (3/23/2020)

• Broward County Public Schools are now closed through at least April 15. (3/19/2020)

• Officials have closed the beach from Harbor Beach to Oakland Park Boulevard.

• Restaurants and bars must close by 10 p.m.

• Restaurants and bars are asked to operate at 50% capacity and have no more than 250 people at any time.

• The Tortuga Music Festival, which was set to run from April 17-19, has been postponed.

• The Wharf Fort Lauderdale is closed until further notice.

• The listed measures will remain in effect until April 12.

Palm Beach County:

• Palm Beach County # Cases: 59+ (3/23/2020)

• Town of Palm Beach implements curfew until further notice from 9 P.M. - 6 A.M. (3/18/2020)

• Palm Beach County Public Schools are now closed through at least April 15. (3/19/2020)

• Beaches will be closed on Tuesday 3/17/2020

• Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities are closed to visitors.

• Drive-through testing underway at FoundCare (2330 S. Congress Ave, West Palm Beach - call 561-967-0365 to see if you qualify and for appointments)

National:

• BREAKING: The Federal Government has passed a $2.2 trillion stimulus package.

• United States of America # Cases: 35,075+ (3/23/2020)

• United States of America Fatalities: 458+ (3/23/2020)

• Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 (3/20/2020)

• Foreclosures and HUD evictions have been halted for 60 days.

• CDC recommends ban on gatherings of 10+ people. 

• The Players Championship was cancelled & PGA Tour is suspended.

• NBA, NHL, MLB and MLS have suspended their seasons. 

• All ski resorts have closed.