Inside the 3rd Annual PROFILEmiami Pre-Construction Development Summit 2026 Presented by Sterling Risk Insurance at the Coral Gables Museum

On Friday, October 9, 2026, PROFILEmiami hosted the 3rd Annual PROFILEmiami Pre-Construction Development Summit Presented by Sterling Risk Insurance at the Coral Gables Museum. Bringing over 450 members of South Florida’s development community together, the evening paired a real estate development showcase with three panels and a networking cocktail soirée, connecting the people and projects shaping the region’s next chapter.

The historic museum in Downtown Coral Gables provided a fitting setting for an event centered on the built environment. Developers, brokers, investors, architects, financiers and development sales teams came together around a shared focus: the future of South Florida real estate, from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to the Palm Beaches.

The Showcase Experience

At the heart of the Summit was the development showcase, giving industry professionals an opportunity to connect directly with project teams and explore a broad cross-section of the region’s residential market. The lineup brought branded residences, boutique developments, waterfront addresses and neighborhood-focused projects together under one roof. The showcase was designed to accelerate and streamline the project discovery process between development sales teams and brokers.

Coral Gables and Coconut Grove were represented by Ponce Park Residences Coral Gables and Ziggurat Coconut Grove from Allen Morris Company; Cassia The Residences at Coral Gables from Alta Developers; Cora Merrick Park from Constellation Group and The Boschetti Group; and The Lincoln Coconut Grove from Element Development / LORE Development Group, in partnership with Leste Group and Opportunity Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário. Colette Residences from Meta Development added another distinctive project to the showcase.

The lineup also featured 619 Brickell by Nobu · Foster + Partners from 13th Floor Investments and Key International; Anantara Miami Resort + Residences from One Thousand Group; Edge House Miami from Grupo T&C; Elle Residences from Vertical Developments; HQ Residences Miami from Constellation Group, The Boschetti Group and Black Salmon; Season One Brickell from BI Group; and The William from Blue Road and Ilia Development. Together, these projects reflected the range of concepts competing for attention in South Florida’s evolving new development market.

Continuum Company showcased its portfolio through Continuum 12000 Sport & Wellness Residences, Continuum Club & Residences and La Baia North. Ella Miami Beach, from Constellation Group, Vietmar and The Boschetti Group, and Palma Del Lago Miami Lakes, from GT Group USA, further expanded the showcase’s geographic reach.

In Fort Lauderdale, the participating projects included Pier Sixty-Six Residences from Tavistock and Selva House from OUTTELIER. The Palm Beach market was represented by Related Ross’ Shorecrest WPB, Edgeworth West Palm Beach and South Flagler House, alongside Greenview at Presidential from Lennar and BH Group. Across all 24 participating projects, the showcase offered a concentrated look at the breadth of South Florida’s residential development pipeline.

Conversations Shaping the Next Development Cycle

The Summit’s panel program connected the market outlook with the practical considerations behind bringing a project to life. Three sessions framed the evening around demand and sales, the development equation, and the role of differentiation in the next generation of South Florida living.

5 PM — The South Florida Development Market

Demand, Markets, Development Sales & Navigating the Next Cycle

The opening panel brought together Phil Gutman (Gutman Development Marketing), Fernando de Nunez y Lugones (Vertical Developments), Adam McPherson (Related Ross), Alisa Fiorini (GT USA) and Ana Bozovic (Analytics Miami). Katya Demina of the Eklund | Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Development Marketing moderated the discussion.

McPherson highlighted West Palm Beach’s evolution and the integral role Related Ross has played in its emergence as one of South Florida’s leading cities. Bozovic supported the conversation with data, grounding the discussion of the city’s transformation in market analysis. Together, the development, sales and research perspectives offered a look at the forces shaping demand and how industry leaders are navigating the next cycle.

6 PM — The Development Equation

Capital, Construction, Risk & What It Takes to Get Built

The second panel featured Carlos Rosso (Rosso Development), Ian Bruce Eichner (Continuum Company), Alex Peters(Constellation Group) and Olzhas Ayazbayev (BI Group). Jonathan Friedman of Sterling Risk Insurance, the Summit’s title sponsor, moderated the conversation.

Eichner and Rosso explored how South Florida’s neighborhoods have changed and emerged, emphasizing the qualities people increasingly seek in a place to live: safety, walkability and access to the water. Their discussion also addressed the need for more affordable housing and a broader range of price points. They underscored that development does not always need to mean residences costing millions of dollars, bringing the conversation back to how new projects can serve a wider spectrum of housing needs.

7 PM — Developing with Differentiation

Branding, Design, Amenities & the Next Generation of South Florida Living

The closing panel featured Allie Eichner (Continuum Company), Spencer Morris (Allen Morris Co.), Jay Roberts(Prosper Group), Louis Birdman (One Thousand Group), Inigo Ardid (Key International) and Fred Zutel (Lockton Insurance).

Morris discussed the importance of provenance and the increasingly detailed way buyers evaluate a new development. Beyond a project’s initial impression, buyers want to understand how it will live day to day, the quality of its finishes and how a residence can accommodate their needs. He noted that some buyers are combining units, reflecting demand for homes tailored to the way they want to live.

Roberts spoke about his newly revealed Bugatti Residences, while Birdman discussed distinctive amenities, including helipads, and the role of architectural design in setting a project apart. Ardid explored how a brand can add value to a building while emphasizing that branding is not the most important factor in a project’s success.

Across the discussion, the panelists agreed that wellness and longevity are major priorities for the next generation of South Florida living, reinforcing the importance of thinking about the resident experience alongside a project’s design, identity and amenities.

Showcase, Connections & Community

Alongside the development projects, the showcase included presenting sponsor Sterling Risk Insurance, as well as Blackline, Hegra, Lockton Insurance, Resimo and Tower Capital Partners. Their participation reflected the wider network of services, expertise and partnerships supporting South Florida’s development industry.

The networking component carried the conversation beyond the panel room, creating space for introductions and connections among project teams and industry professionals. Set within the Coral Gables Museum, the evening linked a forward-looking development conversation with a venue dedicated to architecture, urban planning, historic preservation and design. A portion of ticket proceeds benefited the museum.

Looking Ahead to 2027

Next year’s PROFILEmiami Pre-Construction Development Summit is coming up in 2027. For more information and future event updates, visit www.realestatedevelopmentsummit.com.

Inside the Summit: Photo Gallery

Explore highlights from the development showcase, panel conversations and networking throughout the evening.

The South Florida Development Market

The Development Equation

Developing with Differentiation

The Real Estate Showcase

Thank You To Our Sponsors and Showcase Participants:

'Cora Merrick Park' Presents 'A Comprehensive Analysis of Coral Gables' At The Coral Gables Museum

On Tuesday, June 24, the Coral Gables Museum hosted ‘A Comprehensive Analysis of Coral Gables’ presented by CORA Merrick Park, bringing one of the most extensive real estate market reports on Coral Gables to date. The event, titled The Evolution of Coral Gables, featured a panel discussion moderated by Demetri Demascus of PROFILEmiami and included key voices shaping the city’s future: Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida; Eduardo Otaola of Constellation Group; Coral Gables Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson; and Ana Bozovic of Ana Analytics. Together, the panel explored the growth trajectory of Coral Gables, including its appeal for families, the rising demand for wellness-focused living, public art initiatives, and pricing trends that have elevated the neighborhood’s real estate market in recent years.

The conversation also offered attendees a detailed, data-driven breakdown of Coral Gables' current housing inventory, future development pipeline, and the challenges developers face due to limited land supply and high barriers to entry. Ana Bozovic’s report highlighted how the scarcity of new, wellness-oriented residential products has created a distinct market gap—one that CORA Merrick Park is strategically designed to fill. The panelists also emphasized Coral Gables' long-term vision for development, focusing on sustainable growth, health-conscious living, and maintaining the architectural integrity of The City Beautiful.

CORA Merrick Park, developed by Constellation Group and The Boschetti Group, will be Coral Gables' first wellness-focused residential building and one of the city’s first to achieve WELL Certification. Designed with guidance from wellness consultants and Lamarca Well, CORA integrates cutting-edge health features such as advanced air and water filtration, biophilic design, smart wellness technology, and personalized wellness concierge services. Residents will enjoy amenities such as a rooftop padel court, spa and recovery facilities, fitness center, and resort-style pool, all carefully curated to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Slated for completion in 2027 at 4241 Aurora Street, CORA will offer 74 residences ranging from one- to three-bedroom plus den homes, with prices starting in the $900,000s. The project also includes over 8,000 square feet of retail, 13,000 square feet of office space, and a public park featuring a sculpture by renowned artist Jaume Plensa. CORA represents a new chapter for Coral Gables, blending luxury, culture, and wellness in the heart of Merrick Park, supported by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing as the exclusive residential sales brokerage.

Inside PROFILEconnect 'A Night at The Museum' Real Estate Impact Conference at the Coral Gables Museum

On April 11, 2024, PROFILEmiami hosted PROFILEconnect: A Night at the Museum, the inaugural annual real estate impact conference bringing 3 panels and PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded Bespoke Real Estate Networking to the iconic Coral Gables Art Museum. PROFILEmiami teamed up with ONEsir, Constellation Group, MG Developer, Banesco and Contempo Space to host a sophisticated afternoon exploring real estate markets, design and development; followed by bespoke networking and enjoying cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka with some of the largest and most active real estate developers, investors and brokers in Miami.

The event was kicked off by a VIP Lunch hosted by Diego Torrealba of MG Developer at Coral Gables hot-spot Zucca. VIP guests enjoyed a chef’s menu alongside active Coral Gables’ developers Eduardo Otaola of Constellation Group, Alirio Torrealba of MG Developer and Diego Torrealba of MG Developer.

Following the lunch attendees gathered at the Coral Gables Museum for the Women in Real Estate Panel, the first of three panels kicking off the speaking component of the event. Vanessa Stabile of ONEsir, Cassie Resnick of Mast Capital, Alicia Lamadrid Paysse of Cervera Real Estate, Katya Demina of PROFILEmiami and Amelia Rodriguez of Banesco discussed how they have navigated their careers as women in the male dominated real estate world. They also discussed how the city has evolved and how they have taken advantage of the growing real estate market to stand apart and advance their careers.

The women’s panel was followed by the Coral Gables Design and Development Panel, which featured Eduardo Otaola of Constellation Group, Diego Torrealba of MG Developer, Raymond Fort of Arquitectonica, Scott Sherman of Torose Equities and Scott Wadler of Berkadia discussed how Coral Gables Mediterranean revival architectural requirements impact development and the valuation of real estate in ‘The City Beautiful.’ Developers Diego Torrealba and Eduardo Otaola touched on how they worked with the Coral Gables design codes to plan projects that enhance the quality of the community while Scott Wadler discussed the differences between Build to Rent vs Build to Sell. Scott Sherman also discussed how companies such as Apple are moving into Coral Gables and bringing their high-paying employees, pushing both residential and commercial rent rates higher.

The afternoon was capped off with The Legends Panel, featuring Edgardo Defortuna of Fortune International Group, Bernardo Forte Brescia of Arquitectonica and Carlos Rosso of Rosso Development. The trio had all previously worked on projects together and discussed their experiences developing the city into the world-class metropolis it is today including projects such as The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach and Miami’s Paraiso District. They also discussed how a quality design and understanding of the buyer is so important to development and the success of a project. They also discussed how they started their own companies and took their brands global. The legends also gave insight on how their was opportunity for aspiring developers to team up with established developers to learn from them before undertaking projects on their own.

Following panels guests gathered outside on the museum veranda for Bespoke Networking and Sunset Cocktails featuring bites from Zucca and cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka. Guests got to network with the panelists as well as other real estate heavyweights such as Alirio Torrealba of MG Developer, Nelson Stabile of Integra Investments, Rainer Viete of Vietmar, Daniel de la Vega of ONEsir, Jose Boschetti of Boschetti Group and Michael Hamaoui of Pagani Residences.

Part of PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded PROFILEconnect bespoke networking event series, the event brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a traditional business setting. Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders as they discuss the industry’s most pressing topics.

Artist Julio Larraz is Celebrated at the Coral Gables Museum with a Retrospective Exhibition and Related Events

On Wednesday, December 1st, the Coral Gables Museum opened the exhibition, ‘Julio Larraz: The Kingdom We Carry Inside’ in collaboration with the Julio Larraz Foundation. Taking over the main three temporary galleries of the Museum, the show is the first museum retrospective of Larraz in the United States and will be on view through April 30th, 2022.

On that evening, a special viewing of Larraz’s latest video, Astral Flight (2021) by Ari Larraz, Laura Furcic, and Las Animas Films was held in the Museum’s courtyard.

As part of Art Basel Miami Beach morning schedule of events, the Museum hosted a Brunch and Book Launch of Rizzoli’s retrospective publication ‘Julio Larraz: The Kingdom We Carry Inside’ on Saturday, December 4th. With 200 paintings, 50 works on paper, and 10 sculptures ranging from the 1960s to the present, this is the most comprehensive book on the artist to date.

“As it is customary now, the Museum organizes a brunch on the last day of Art Basel Miami Beach as part of the Fair’s morning schedule of events. For us, this collaboration is very important as it attracts other people than our regular public, and doubles the impact of our show,” said Jose Valdes-Fauli, Coral Gables Museum’s Chairman.

“This exhibition has been much-expected. We have received amazing feedback from the public, and the numbers speak by themselves - even when there was a lot to see in the city during Miami Art Week we had over 500 attendees on those two days alone. We are looking forward to many more successful events in the months to come,” said John R. Allen, Coral Gables Museum’s Executive Director.

The Museum has announced a series of Curator Tours led by Chief Curator Yuni Villalonga that will take place during Gallery Nights (the first Fridays of the month,) starting on January 7th, 2022.

“These tours will offer an additional insight on the artist. Beside interesting anecdotes and stories that couldn’t be captured in the exhibition, we will have available facsimile copies of important catalogues in Larraz’s career that the public will be able to check out during the tours,” says curator Yuni Villalonga and adds, “We will soon announce other upcoming related events.”

Artist Julio Larraz (b. Havana, Cuba, 1944) is one of the most influential figures in Latin American art today. Throughout a career of six decades, institutional recognition has gone hand in hand with the admiration and following of colleagues and many younger painters from all over the world that praise his mastery of technique, color and light, and the poetry and subtlety of his work.

The show gathers works that span from Larraz’s early days in New York, as a caricaturist for major newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Vogue, to the drawings, paintings and sculptures realized in New Mexico, Paris and Florence, as well as in Miami, where the artist currently lives and works. Pieces are drawn from private and public collections, as well as from the Larraz family collection and archives, to represent all themes, mediums and key time periods of the artist’s life and oeuvre.

“Among the selection, there are important works in the artist’s life and career, such as his 1969 depictions of spacecraft Apollo 11’s launch from Cape Kennedy, while being one of the few selected artists to witness the moment when humans first landed on the moon; or the painting that represents Larraz in the CINTAS Foundation’s collection after a 1975 Cintas Award,” says curator Yuni Villalonga.

Coral Gables Museum is located at 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.