Merrimac Ventures Unveils Plans for Bungalow East Residences in Fort Lauderdale Beach

Merrimac Ventures, a renowned South Florida real estate investment and development firm, has announced the launch of sales for Bungalow East, an exclusive luxury condominium set to rise in Fort Lauderdale Beach. The 14-story boutique development will house just 34 residences, each designed with refined elegance and offering extensive amenities in one of the area’s most walkable and desirable beachside communities.

Situated at 530 North Birch Road, Bungalow East is positioned steps from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The project, anticipated to break ground in late 2025 with an 18-month construction timeline, embodies Merrimac Ventures’ legacy of transforming Fort Lauderdale Beach from a seasonal “Spring Break haven” into a premier resort destination. This vision was first ignited by the Motwani family over 35 years ago through the strategic acquisition and redevelopment of oceanfront motels, paving the way for acclaimed developments like the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences, the Conrad Hotel, and Paramount Fort Lauderdale.

“Fort Lauderdale Beach’s transformation has been extraordinary,” said Dev Motwani, Co-Managing Partner of Merrimac Ventures. “Our family has been invested in this community for decades, and Bungalow East is a special project that completes our vision for this area.”

Bungalow East will feature spacious three- and four-bedroom residences ranging from 2,100 to 2,800 square feet, with options for flexible floor plans. Two exclusive penthouses, each spanning approximately 4,000 square feet and boasting private rooftop decks, are also part of the offering. Homes are priced between $2 million and $4 million and will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive terraces with summer kitchens, and high-end finishes that evoke a sense of sophisticated luxury.

The building's design, a collaboration between Swedroe Architecture and Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, embraces natural elements with neutral palettes, wood accents, and sleek modern finishes. Each residence will come equipped with private elevators and chef-inspired kitchens complete with gas-range stoves, emphasizing the development’s focus on upscale, functional living.

Amenities at Bungalow East are designed for a lifestyle of relaxed luxury. Highlights include a resort-style pool deck, a wellness center with massage rooms and a beauty salon, a rooftop sunset lounge, and a yoga lawn. Additional offerings include a gaming and entertainment lounge, a conference center, and pet-friendly features such as a dog run and spa. A ground-floor retail space is slated to house a future café or wine bar, adding to the neighborhood's vibrant atmosphere.

Residents will also gain membership privileges at the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club and exclusive access to the Conrad Hotel Fort Lauderdale, which includes beach service and full use of the hotel's amenities.

“OneWorld Properties is thrilled to lead the sales and marketing of Bungalow East,” said Peggy Olin, CEO of OneWorld Properties. “This development will redefine luxury living in Fort Lauderdale Beach, offering residents both exclusivity and convenience in an unparalleled location.”

Fort Lauderdale Beach continues to attract a wave of new residents and investors, driven by Florida’s favorable tax policies and high quality of life. Bungalow East is poised to cater to this growing demand, appealing to locals and out-of-state buyers seeking proximity to the beach and access to South Florida’s vibrant culture.

The community’s prime location offers residents easy access to North Beach Village’s top dining and entertainment spots, including The Secret Garden Dining Club, Truluck’s, and Casablanca Café, as well as cultural attractions like the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens and the trails of Birch State Park.

Ultra-Luxe Bayfront Condo 710 Edge Complete With Helipad Proposed in Edgewater

A development team that includes two of the developers of Miami’s iconic Zaha Hadid-designed One Thousand Museum have proposed a new ultra-luxury bayfront condo tower in Edgewater. 710 Edge is designed by ODP Architecture & Design, which was also the architect of record at One Thousand Museum. The development team 710 Edge LLC includes Louis Birdman, Kevin Venger, Michael Konig and Alex Posth. 710 Edge will be located at 710 NE 29th St. Pending approval by the Urban Development Review Board on October 20, 2021 the developers would close on a condo buyout of Harbor 29 condo along with an assemblage on NE 29th St.

710 Edge will rise 55 stories, 650’, and will feature 70 residential units, 193 parking spaces and 16,489 SF of commercial space. Residences will be similar to One Thousand Museum with only one to two units per floor, ranging from 3 to 5 bedrooms. Full floor residences will offer 6,174 SF of living space. There will also be two floor penthouse residences. Amenities will include a rooftop helipad, dock, state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, business center, private dining room, theater, residents lounge, sky lounge, juice bar and indoor pool. The parking lot will be a connected 9-story structure behind the tower. The developer will also complete a baywalk promenade with landscaping and lighting that will be open to the public.

Renderings via 710 Edge

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The Allen Morris Company Proposes Ponce Park Residences in Coral Gables

The Allen Morris Company, headquartered in Coral Gables for nearly 20 years, has announced plans for Ponce Park Residences. The project will consist of 171-luxury residences with retail and restaurant space on the ground level. Most significantly, the project will create a ¾ acre open-air space with an urban park dedicated to the City of Coral Gables.

Ponce Park Residences would be located at 3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., in Coral Gables, FL, and has received significant input from the City, including three City of Coral Gables Board of Architects meetings to enhance the design of the public park and open space. Groundbreaking is anticipated for Q4 of 2021 with an expected completion date of Q3 2023.

The internationally acclaimed Oppenheim Architecture firm is the lead architect overseeing the design of the rotunda, Mediterranean-styled Ponce Park Residences, while Naturalficial, Inc. will be designing the development’s 31,470 sq. ft. open-air greenspace.

“As longstanding residents of Coral Gables for 4 generations over the past 73 years and with The Allen Morris Company headquartered at the award-winning Alhambra Towers office building in Coral Gables for nearly 20 years, we are very proud to propose a plan for Ponce Park Residences, which would create a beautiful place to live and an urban park area dedicated to the City” said W. Allen Morris, Chairman and CEO at Allen Morris Company. “It truly achieves our goal of honoring the rich Mediterranean history and style that has a storied presence in the city, while further redefining luxury for modern-day living in the Gables.”

The design of the building is inspired by George Merrick’s Coral Gables City Hall and its coral rock rotunda and arcade. Like City Hall, Ponce Park Residences’ podium façade will be covered with natural stone, above which the building tapers back significantly to the project’s slender 80-foot-wide upper floors. No expense was spared in the design and quality of materials for the project.

One-, two-, and three-bedroom residences would range in size from 750 sq. ft. to over 1,780 square feet. Residences would boast 10’ – 12’ ft. high-ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows. The entire ground floor area will encompass a retail-lined pedestrian paseo joining the park to the northern side of the project, expansive double ceiling height arcade modeled after the historic Hotel Colonnade on Miracle Mile, dozens of specimen shade trees, multiple water features and various seating areas for the public to enjoy.

The beautifully landscaped ¾ acre urban open-air space will feature a public park the Allen Morris Company is dedicating to the City of Coral Gables for the benefit of the Coral Gables community. In total, the project will provide a public benefits package above and beyond what is typically required by providing:

• A contribution of $2.4 million to pay for the creation of the park and integration of the right-of-way surrounding the park

• Maintenance of the park into the future at no cost to the City

• A donation of an additional $1 million towards the beautification of the Fred B. Harnett (Ponce Circle) Park

• The contribution of over $330,000 to the City’s parking fund

Related Group Reveals Plans For Transit-Oriented 41-Story Miami Station In Downtown Miami

Related Group has revealed plans for Miami Station, a proposed transit-oriented 41-story mixed-use tower adjacent to MiamiCentral Station. Miami Station is located at 525-533 NW 2nd Ave. in Downtown Miami on a 30,527 SF lot that is the former site of the never completed Krystal Tower. The project is designed by ODP Architects and plans have been submitted to Miami’s Urban Development Review Board for review. If approved Miami Station would rise 458’ and would feature 200,234 square feet of office space, 309 apartment units, 8,508 square feet of commercial space and 510 parking spaces. Amenities would include a 22nd floor amenity deck and a rooftop pool.

West Aventura Developers Proposes Mixed-Use Development In Newly Rezoned Ojus Urban Area District

West Aventura Developers, led by Marina Kessler and Gustavo Lumer, have proposed there mixed-use buildings in the newly rezoned Ojus Urban Area District, just west of Aventura. The area which sits just north of Greynolds Park, was recently rezoned by Miami-Dade county to allow mixed-use development and more density. The 7.9 acre site is located at 2375 NE 186th St.

The proposal includes three buildings designed including an 8-story building with 378 apartment units, 31,375 square feet of retail and 585 parking spaces designed by Corwil Architects; a 12-story building with 114,385 square feet of leasable office space, 16,715 square feet of retail and 552 parking spaces designed by Arquitectonica; the final building would rise 8-stories offering 247 apartment units, 19,160 square feet of retail, 386 parking spaces and a rooftop pool, also designed by Corwil Architects.

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.

Terra Reveals Plans For Arquitectonica-Designed Multifamily Project in Little Havana

Terra Group has revealed plans for their newly proposed redevelopment of the Central Shopping Plaza, located across from the Magic City Casino in Little Havana, with the addition of a multifamily project with roughly 1,384 residential units and 1,559 square feet of commercial space on the 38 acre property. The project would feature seven 8-story garden style buildings designed by Arquitectonica, located at 3800 NW 11th St., 3899 NW 7th St. and 901 NW 39th Ave. Terra Group would not demolish but would upgrade and renovate the 301,806 square foot shopping center, which was built in 1959, and features a Walgreens and Party City. The project’s total development would measure roughly 1.74 million square feet. Terra is currently under contract to acquire the property from HayDay Inc., an entity controlled by Barbara Havenick and Isabel Amdur, who also own the Magic City Casino. The proposal was recently reviewed by Miami’s Urban Development Review Board.

“Terra is seeking approval to reposition the underutilized Central Shopping Plaza into a 38-acre mixed-use development. Plans for the development include preserving and upgrading the existing retail center with significant infrastructure and landscaping improvements, while adding an adjacent market-rate multifamily housing component with on-site parking and new green space,” said Terra Group in a statement.

Terra Group's Proposal To Develop Bjarke Ingels-Designed Tower At 300 Alton Road Denied By Voters

Just days after we reported on Terra Group proposed 385’ Bjarke Ingels-designed tower at 300 Alton Road in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, voters have denied the sale of a parcel of land and air rights necessary to develop the project. Terra Group had offered $55 million for .3 acres and the air rights at 300 Alton Road but local opposition held that the offer was too low and Miami Beach is already too dense. Despite this the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and Ocean Drive Improvement Association supported the proposal. The sale of the .3-acre site and air rights was voted down by a 51.1% to 48.9% margin; although voters approved the long term lease on the city owned marina and management to Suntex by a margin of 52.4% to 47.6%.

“The results of yesterday’s vote make it clear that Miami Beach voters support our vision for a revitalized Miami Beach Marina alongside a package of community benefits and resiliency improvements to develop a ‘world class’ marina. Our team will now work with the City to determine the path forward,” said David Martin, President of Terra Group.

The project, which would have been called Marina Park, would rise 30-stories and would feature 60 luxury residential units which would be sold as condos in addition to 45,000 square feet of commercial space. The project would have a total development size of 225,000 square feet and would be the first Bjarke Ingels-design in Miami Beach.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Reveals New Renderings Of NBWW-Designed Addition

Jeffrey Soffer’s Fontainebleau Miami Beach has revealed its proposed Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe-designed expansion across the street at 4360 Collins Ave, which is currently a surface parking lot. The buildings would be connected via a 90’-long pedestrian sky bridge that would cross West 44th Street. The addition would rise 5-stories and would feature convention space including two levels of ballrooms, a rooftop deck and three floors of parking offering 500 parking spaces. The parking lot to be developed at 4360 Collins Ave. was acquired by Soffer in 2005 for $15 million, the same year his family acquired the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel.

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach opened in 1954 and was designed by architect Morris Lapidus. The property spans more than 15 acres with 11 pools, a 40,000 SF spa, and 12 different restaurants and bars including Hakkasan and LIV Nightclub. The hotel is made up of four towers including the Chateau and Versailles towers with 846 hotel rooms as well as the Tresor and Sorrento towers with 748 condo-hotel units. It was acquired by Turnberry Associates for $325 million in 2005 before undergoing a $650 million gut-renovation.

Check Out The Bjarke Ingels-Designed Tower Terra Group Has Proposed For South of Fifth

Terra Group’s proposal to develop a 385’ Bjarke Ingels-designed tower at 300 Alton Road in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood is headed to vote. The boutique tower would rise 30-stories and would feature 60 luxury residential units which would be sold as condos in addition to 45,000 square feet of commercial space. The project would have a total development size of 225,000 square feet and would be the first Bjarke Ingels-design in Miami Beach.

The project has been a hot-button topic over the past several months and the development team has been working with the community to present a design that would preserve view corridors and increase green space accessible by the public. The new proposal Led by David Martin, Terra Group is seeking to purchase air rights to the property from the City of Miami Beach for $55 million, in addition to the developer completing $22.5 million of public improvements including a one-acre public park and upgraded baywalk and $15 million for site residency and flood mitigation. The developer will also sign a long term lease for the city-owned Miami Beach Marina which will also see $35 million of improvements over 30 years and Suntex will be appointed as the new marina operator.