Beach Towing Purchases Sunset Harbour Commercial Property For $6.5 Million

Longtime Sunset Harbour tenant Beach Towing has acquired a commercial property South Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood for $6.5 million. The property is located at 1349 Dade Boulevard in Miami Beach and consists of a 2,600 SF building and a 17,932 SF lot.

The transaction was overseen by Colliers Urban Core Division led by Colliers' Executive Managing Director Mika Mattingly and Associate Cecilia Estevez, who represented the seller Festa Family Trust. Eric A. Gonzalez of Roca Gonzalez, P.A. was legal counsel representing the Festa Family Trust in the sale of the property.

“Sunset Harbour has undergone an incredible transformation,” said Mattingly. “This is the first neighborhood I farmed, selling a good chunk of the market’s available land at the time. The area has exploded with development since then.”

Beach Towing has operated an automobile storage and towing company at the property since 1986. The towing company began operations when the property was within an Intensive Commercial District (C-6), which grandfathered the company in when the zoning was changed three years later to Commercial Medium Intensity (C-5). Beach Towing operates as a legal, non-conforming business.

Sunset Harbour has been one of South Florida’s most in-demand neighborhoods in Miami. Miami Beach developer Ronny Finvarb recently acquired a 10,200 SF Sunset Harbour site at 1790 Alton Road for $4 million. Down the road Eighteen Sunset, a mixed-use residential and commercial building featuring office space and an ultra-luxury penthouse, is currently being developed by Deco Capital Group.

Alco International Group Hits $75 Million Sell Out Of Adagio Fort Lauderdale

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 ranging from 2,383 to 4,085 SF. Positioned along the widest stretch of Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal waterway, Adagio Fort Lauderdale Beach features panoramic waterfront views and a private marina with six dock slips and direct access to the ocean.

In addition to the private marina, amenities include a scenic roof-top pool and a second ground-level pool overlooking the Intracoastal waterway, private cabanas, fitness center with a cardio and yoga studio, clubroom with coffee bar, pet-friendly atmosphere with grooming station and ample private storage.

Images via Adagio Fort Lauderdale, One Sotheby’s International Realty

Modern Chinese Dinner Club Concept Jia Opens in Miami Beach's South of Fifth Neighborhood

A brand new modern Chinese Dinner Club bringing elevated Cantonese-style cuisine and eclectic elegance has opened in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood in South Beach. Led by local restaurant veteran and hospitality entrepreneur, Ken Ray, Jia, is the first concept to introduce elevated Chinese cuisine to the area, spearheaded by award-winning internationally renowned Executive Chef Weng Choon “William” Lai, with notable expertise in the Modern Cantonese Culinary Arts. Jia extends the ultimate upscale South Beach dining and nightlife experience, in a relaxed and welcoming setting that fuses high-style design with an edgy yet sophisticated ambiance.

“We are beyond thrilled to finally be able to open the doors to Jia and bring such a unique experience to the South of Fifth area – a genuine synergistic fit,” says Ken Ray, Owner of Jia. “From the very start, we let the neighborhood and space dictate the Jia concept. The South of Fifth community has the heart of a small island in the Pacific, and the vibrancy of an exceedingly electric city. There couldn’t be a more ideal spot for Jia’s introduction in Miami.”

Jia’s menu presents an elevated combination of authentic Cantonese-style Chinese dishes with a contemporary spin on the classics, that exudes an elegant fusion of ingredients and flavor profiles. The restaurant’s executive chef, Weng Choon "Wiliam" Lai, has earned him many awards, including the Gold Award at the Chinese Cuisine World Championship Competition (2016), the Gold Award at the 19th FHC China International Culinary Arts Competition (2017), and the Asian Gourmet Chef Individual Special Gold Award (2017). Having held lead roles in multiple prestigious restaurants in Beijing, Thailand, Cambodia, and Macau, including the Michelin guide-listed Pak Loh Chiu Chow restaurant in Macau, Jai’s culinary focus is poised to raise the bar for modern Chinese cuisine standards, beyond that of just South Beach.

One of Jia’s standout dishes is Chef’s Master Char Siew, an iconic honey-roasted pork dish representative of authentic Chinese BBQ culture, that has long been a staple of tradition in Chef Weng Choon’s hometown. Chef adds his own creative take to the dish by infusing white wine as the star ingredient, to replace the norm Chinese Rice Wine.

There is also a specialty late-night menu available Thursdays through Saturdays, from 11PM-1AM, featuring a diverse selection of delicious bites such as Edamame Dumplings, Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken, Prawn Siew Mai, and many more.

“Jia’s menu fuses authentic Chinese delicacies with a contemporary twist that emboldens each dish with a variety of seasonings and spices to create that strong depth of flavor,” says Chef Weng Choon “William” Lai, Executive Chef of Jia. “It’s a really exciting menu that doesn’t fall short on offerings for guests to enjoy from Jia’s Crispy Mushroom Salad, to Black Truffle Sticky Rice, Short Rib Dumplings, Pekin Duck, Alaska Crab Cream Egg, and so much more!”

Jia’s cocktail program is led by acclaimed local bartender and internationally-recognized Bartender of the Year Finalist at the 2013 United States Bartenders’ Guild and DIAGEO World Class U.S. Bartender Competition, Michael Parish. Having worked alongside some of the city’s top bartenders at two of Miami’s local’s favorite establishments, Broken Shaker and Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co., Parish has designed a uniquely elevated cocktail menu to perfectly complement Jia’s signature Chinese cuisine.

One of the menu’s headliner cocktails is the delicately crafted Jungle Bird, made with Baijiu, Mezcal, Strawberry-Infused Apertivo, Grilled Pineapple, and Fresh Lime. Guests can also look forward to a tableside cocktail service and an extensive champagne pairing program, available by the glass and bottle.

Jia’s ambiance embodies the playfully polished vibe of its South of Fifth neighborhood home, with a design that reflects Jia’s bold personality and inherent cultural definition of appreciation and affection. An inspired fusion of Chinese, Art Deco, and Tropical Flair, merge to emit a high-energy spirit that reflects edgy modern elegance throughout the 2,500 sqft. space. International design consultation firm, Casa Conde & Associates, worked hand-in-hand with Jia’s founder, Ken Ray, to conceptualize every minute detail of the venue, from the Chiang Mai Dragon veiled walls to the rustic natural wood accents and focal bamboo chandeliers.

At the middle of the dining room area lies an inviting 12 person seated wrap-around marble bar. Here, Ray tapped famed Miami Ink tattoo artists, Ami James and Morgan Pennypacker to create custom hand-painted Asian tattoo-styled murals to complement the bar’s Raffia backdrop adorned with vibrant detailed Chinoiserie decorative art.

The restaurant features a glamorously decorated private dining lounge and spacious outside dining patio. The private lounge area/dining room lives in the back of the restaurant, with seating for up to 25 guests, offering a closed-off space for exclusive dinner parties and elevated entertainment scheduling such as Karaoke night, which will soon roll out as one of Jia’s weekly night programs.

Jia is located at 808 1st St. in Miami Beach.

Images via World Red Eye/ Seth Browernik

Onda Residences Luxury Condominium Opens Brand New Waterfront Sales Gallery in Miami’s Bay Harbor Islands

CMC Group and Morabito Properties, the developers behind Miami’s newest luxury condominium development, Onda Residences, have announced the official opening of a new state-of-the-art waterfront sales gallery in Bay Harbor Islands. The Onda sales gallery showcases the modern interior elements, quality materials and high-end finishes that emulate the sophisticated look and feel of the 41-unit boutique development imagined by world-renowned Italian designers A++ Sustainable Architecture. Now open to the public at 10301 East Bay Harbor Drive, Onda’s sales gallery is situated directly adjacent to the condominium’s future waterfront site along Biscayne Bay. Construction of Onda is slated to get underway later this year and be completed in 2023.

Fortune Development Sales is managing sales and marketing for Onda Residences, with nearly 40 percent of the development’s units already pre-sold since launching sales in March, with a majority of buyers hailing from the U.S.

Onda’s sales gallery features a scale model of the building, sample renderings and views, as well as a model kitchen, living room and master bathroom. The interior décor, designed by A++ Human Sustainable Architecture, incorporates natural materials and textures amid light wooden floors, stone and marble accents, and mid-century style furnishings – all in tones of white, beige, gray, brown and gold. Lush green foliage and planters are incorporated into every room, with views of the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay on full display. Outside on the waterfront deck, oversized lounge furniture pieces invite guests to take in the ocean air while emulating the relaxing atmosphere of Onda’s rooftop pool deck.

Onda’s 41 impeccably finished residences include two- to four-bedroom layouts measuring between 1,809 to 3,525 square feet, with four penthouse residences up to 5,073 square feet in size – two of which will include private rooftop pool decks. Prices range from $1.8 million to over $9.5 million.

All residences will feature an office/den, private and semi-private high-speed elevators, floor-to-ceiling impact-resistant sliding glass doors and windows, spacious tiled terraces with private gardens, open floor layouts with up to 9-foot grand ceiling heights, fully-accessorized Snaidero kitchens with top-of-the-line Miele appliances, bathrooms with Italian marble and wood cabinetry, exquisite Italian flooring throughout, energy-efficient air conditioning and heating systems with ultra-quiet technology, and air and water filtration systems.

Located just west of the world-class shopping mecca Bal Harbour Shops, Bay Harbor Islands is one of the most sought-after residential neighborhoods in Miami. The exclusive two-island waterfront enclave is situated roughly two miles north of Miami Beach and neighboring Indian Creek Island, a private island famously known as “Billionaire Bunker” for its roster of celebrity residents. Bay Harbor Islands is renowned for its charming small-town community vibe, proximity to Miami’s poshest retailers and restaurants, and stunning waterfront location and views. The walkable family-oriented village also offers an abundance of parks and green space, along with access to one of the best schools in Miami-Dade County.

Onda – also known as the Italian word for “wave” – has been architecturally designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, with interiors imagined by creative design masterminds Carlo and Paolo Colombo of A++ Human Sustainable Architecture, and lush landscaping by award-winning landscape architect Enzo Enea of Enea Garden Design.

Among Onda’s standout features is over 300 feet of bay frontage, a private marina for the exclusive use of residents with boat slips, a water sports launch dock with available kayaks, paddle boards and inflatables, and direct ocean access through Miami’s Haulover inlet.

Building amenities and features will include a rooftop pool deck and lounge area; a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment, a yoga studio, a spa with massage treatment rooms, changing facilities, and steam bath and sauna rooms. A private marina for the exclusive use of residents with boat slips, a water sports launch dock with available kayaks, paddle boards and inflatables, and direct ocean access through Miami’s Haulover inlet. Onda will also feature personalized services, advanced security and technology along with a front desk reception, covered valet drop-off area, personal parking spaces, electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage, and residential storage space. The building will offer an integrated digital concierge along with readily accessible WiFi throughout all public spaces, and FTTH (fiber to the home) technology for voice, video and high-speed internet.

For more information, including preconstruction sales opportunities, please contact Fortune Development Sales at (305) 344-1234 or info@ondaresidences.com and visit the development’s sales gallery at 10301 East Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154.

Learn more at www.ondaresidences.com.

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This article was produced as part of a partnership with ONDA Residences.

One Of The Largest Multifamily Portfolio's Assembled In Miami's Little Haiti Trades For $11.6 Million In Off-Market Transaction

One of the largest multifamily portfolios ever assembled and sold in Miami’s fast-growing Little Haiti neighborhood has sold for $11.6 million. Secamar LLC sold Buena Vista Gardens, the 89-unit portfolio at 5601 NW First Ave., to Bowery Properties, led by Thomas Neary. The transaction was overseen by DWNTWN Realty Advisors Executive Skyler Marinoff who represented both the buyer and seller in the off-market transaction. City National Bank provided acquisition financing to the buyer which closed on July 23.

“I am thrilled to complete this transaction, which underscores our firm’s creativity, strong relationships and role as a market leader,” Marinoff said. “Little Haiti is seeing significant multifamily investment activity in conjunction with the neighborhood’s overall expansion. Large-scale development in the pipeline for Little Haiti and surrounding neighborhoods will further fuel investor interest.”

Miami City Commission Approves Savino Miller-Designed Baywalk And Riverwalk Design Guidelines For Downtown Miami and Brickell

The Miami City Commission has approved the Savino Miller Design Studio-designed design guidelines for the Miami Baywalk, a priority of the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) and achievement that has been over 40 years in the making. The effort dates back to the 1979 Dan Paul ordinance requiring 50-foot setbacks along the waterfront and requiring developers to build and maintain a 25-foot wide public promenade.

The Miami-based Savino Miller Design Studio was selected by the Downtown Development Authority to design the baywalk in 2017. The approved design will make the Baywalk one uniform pathway that is well lit and aesthetically attractive. The design provides resiliency and is both functional and sustainable to protect the shoreline. The pedestrian pathway will also be well lit for safety as well as feature public art and lush landscaping.

The vote amends the City's Miami 21 code to include required design guidelines, carrying big implications for developers planning future projects along the water. From this point forward, any permits pulled for new development or significant renovations to existing properties will have to abide by the ‘Waterfront Walkway Design Guidelines’ that provide a clear and cohesive vision for the design and construction for both the Baywalk and Riverwalk. The 4.5 mile baywalk and riverwalk will feature a uniform plan for seating, paving, lighting, landscaping, etc. Areas zoned for singe-family homes and duplexes will be exempt from the guidelines.

Renderings via Savino Miller Design Studio

Singapore-Based PRIME US REIT Acquires One Town Center Office In Boca Raton For $99.5 Million

The Singapore-based Prime US REIT has acquired the One Town Center office building in Boca Raton for $99.5 million. The sale price equates to $520 PSF and a 5.8% CAP rate. The seller was a joint venture between the buildings developer, the Boca Raton-based CP Group, who is the property manager and developed the building under their former name Crocker Partners, and New York City-based Siguler Guff & Co. CP Group was represented in the transaction by CBRE Vice Chairman Chris Lee, EVP José Lobón, VP Amy Julian, financial analyst Andrew Chilgren, and associate Royce Rose. The California-based KBS assisted the buyer in procuring the deal.

CP Group will continue to manage the property which was over 95% leased at the time of sale. Prime US REIT plans to renovate the common areas, lobby and restrooms.

One Town Center is a 191,294 SF office building developed in 1991 by Thomas Crocker. and located at 5355 Town Center Road. It last traded in 2014 for $81 million but was only 34% occupied at the time of sale. One Town Center rises 10-stories and features 709-parking spaces along with tenant amenities which include a café, restaurant, full security system, balcony access and a fitness center.

Image via CP Group

OMEGA Brings the Spirit of the Olympics to Miami Design District with Massive Art Installation And Influencer Studded Bash

OMEGA hosted an array of Miami’s most notable guests and influencers for an exclusive celebration honoring the opening of the OMEGA Olympic Swimming Pool Art Installation, which commemorates OMEGA’s 29th time as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games.

The party, which was hosted at the OMEGA Aquatic Centre at Jungle Plaza, was attended by top Miami influencers, like Patrick van Negri, Eddie Otero, Ronald Thomas, Elizabeth Elias, Carolina Lindo, and more, while the night was DJ’d by the Tik-Tok famous DJ, Isaac Hindin-Miller. Guests experienced a luxury cocktail party while enjoying the beautiful Miami weather around the Swimming Pool Art Installation, which also included an “aquatic” performance by ambassadors dressed as Olympic swimmers.

The night was preceded by a private viewing of the installation and the Olympic themed OMEGA boutique in the Miami Design District and is just the kick-off to the month-long activation celebrating this years Tokyo Games.

To commemorate OMEGA’s long standing partnership with the Olympic Games, the Miami Design District boutique has been transformed into a special venue, celebrating the spirit of the iconic sporting event. OMEGA has been the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932, and will serve in the role for the 29th time when the competition begins on July 23rd in Japan. Visitors to the boutique in Miami will now have unique access to the occasion through a litany of pop ups and displays.

The boutique provides an experiential view of “A Journey Through Time” – an exhibit showcasing OMEGA’s history of timekeeping excellence and relentless pursuit of innovative technology. Upon entering the boutique, visitors are greeted with an abstract display of an original OMEGA starting block before being treated to an underwater view of a swimming race in progress, with sounds from the pool creating a sensory event in the boutique’s elevator.

The second floor of the boutique features an immersive experience for visitors to learn about OMEGA’s role as Official Timekeeper, through an array of unique installations that tell the story of their 89 year long history of timekeeping. One such installation is the Vintage Timepiece Exhibition, which includes one of the first starting pistols used by OMEGA.

There are also a few eye-catching moments for customers beyond the boutique too. These athlete-inspired surprises will be seen throughout the district, as OMEGA highlights its passion for sport in a truly fun way.

The activation will run through until August 29th in Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza, giving visitors front row access to this exciting moment in Olympic Games history.

Imagery via World Red Eye

James Curnin Sells Max Strang-Designed Modern Farmhouse Spec Home On Miami Beach's Allison Island For $13.875 Million

Spec home developer James Curnin of Clara Homes has sold his latest single family spec home project, a Modern Farmhouse on Allison Island, for $13,875,000 to ADW Capital’s Adam Wyden. Located at 6431 Allison Road, the deal was overseen by Oliver Lloyd of Douglas Elliman. The Modern Farmhouse was first listed for $15,300,000 in June of 2020.

The Modern Farmhouse is situated on a guard-gated Island is designed by renowned architect Max Strang. The home spans 7,000 SF spread over five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two-half bathrooms plus staff quarters. A gym with an outdoor terrace including a full bathroom and inferred sauna can easily be converted to a sixth bedroom.

The home also features a large chef’s kitchen attached two-car garage, second level family room and separate den. Finishes include 12’ ceiling height on the main level allows natural light to flood the entertaining spaces laden with wide-planked European white oak flooring. The Modern Farmhouse also comes smart home powered by the Vantage platform. Outside offers lush landscaping, a summer kitchen, pool and 75’ of prime water frontage and a private dock with no fixed bridges.

ADW Capital Partners, L.P. is an investment fund managing more than $314 million managed by Adam Wyden.

The developer James Curnin is the great-grandson of Jack Parker, founder of Jack Parker Corp. which developed the Le Parker Meridien hotel in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating from University of Miami in 2008 he joined the Jack Parker Corporation before pursuing ground-up, single family home development opportunities in West Hollywood and Bel Air. In Los Angeles he hired and worked closely with architects Philip Vertoch and Paul McClean on three residential developments comprised of over 60,000 SF and $55 million in closed transactions including a $24 million home on Doheny Drive. By 2017, having sold all three Los Angeles homes, James set sight on Miami Beach where he established Clara Homes, and continues to focus on high end homes.

Imagery via Lifestyle Production Group

Brightline Reveals New Renderings of Recently Approved Boca Raton Brightline Station

Brightline continues to cement their expansion connecting South Florida by rail after Boca Raton’s Planning and Zoning Board approved the proposed design for the Boca Raton Brightline Station. Brightline revealed new renderings of the station where preliminary work on the site is already underway. Construction on a community garden and temporary parking lot which will enable construction of the station are expected to be completed by August 2021. The project will have to go through a final vote by the Boca Raton City Council in August and a request for proposals will be issued to contractors for the station in the near future.

The Federal Railroad Administration is planning to award $16.5 million towards construction of the project. On July 7, 2021 a pre-award approval was issued to Brightline to begin to purchase materials for the project.