Check Out This Newly Revealed James Bond-Style Venetian Islands Estate Which Just Hit The Market For $18.5 Million

A new sculpturesque mansion on the Venetian Islands has been revealed following its recent completion at 941 N Venetian Drive, now listed by Dina Goldentayer of Douglas Elliman for $18,500,000. The luxurious yet modern estate was completed two weeks ago and was unveiled to showcase the stunning design and incomparable waterfront views of the Miami skyline. Miami-based developers, Eduardo Otaola, Rodrigo Diaz and Eduardo Lucca called on James Wall interior designer who leads as Creative Director at Thirlwall Design and responsible for the development of the geometric breathtaking estate, brought to life a bespoke jaw dropping façade.

Upon entry to the 5 bedroom, 8 bath estate, guests are greeted by an outdoor foyer which features an aquatic atrium, glass elevator and soaring green wall that reaches the entire 3 story structure complimented by a 19’ door. Limestone flooring encompasses the entire property with 11’ ceilings overlooking 100 linear feet of wide open bay with Miami skyline views. The kitchen and lounge feature a massive custom kitchen with Poliform cabinetry while Miele and Wolf appliances are preserved in the appliance pantry. As you make your way to the second floor the atrium is built to showcase a floating aesthetic as you are overlooking the outdoor aquatic foyer.

Upstairs, the master suite blends sky and water as one with a balcony infinity plunge pool that can accommodate 8 guests located on the private terrace. The second level features oak floors and a Calacatta marble master bathroom with a bathtub overlooking the endless waterfront views. The rooftop deck features one of the largest rooftop lounges for entertainment with panoramic views of both city and waterfront. As a true entertainers enclave the estate also includes a movie theater, office, staff wing and 3 car gallery garage. The open floor plan furnished by Italian contemporary luxury furniture brand, Minotti and over $2,000,000 of carefully curated art work and sculptures throughout the approx. 16,000 SF lot and 9,228 SF of living space.

941 N Venetian Drive is currently listed for $18,500,000 with Dina Goldentayer of Douglas Elliman.

Don Peebles Announces The Relaunch Of The Ultra-Private Membership Only Bath Club Miami Beach

Miami real estate icon Don Peebles has announced the multi-million dollar relaunch of a historic Miami Beach membership club, The Bath Club Miami Beach. Dating back to the Jazz age of the early 1920s, The Bath Club Miami Beach was the first established social club in the Southeast, which flaunted A-list members such as President Herbert Hoover, Pierre Cartier, William Vanderbilt II and William Boeing. During its heyday, the Club’s highly selective membership and privileged beach culture denied access to African Americans and Jewish people. Fast forward to 1999, entrepreneur Don Peebles, the first African American member, goes on to purchase the property, and now announces big plans to open a new, ‘exclusively inclusive’ club with an atmosphere welcoming of all ethnicities, cultures and lifestyles.

The Bath Club of 2020 features a modern approach that advocates diversity and social integration. The multi-million dollar transformation includes Club interiors and exteriors by design team, Antrobus + Ramirez; a sprawling, private beachfront (spanning nearly two football fields); butler services; access to a worldwide concierge; elaborate ballroom for events and special occasions; contemporary beach cabanas and outdoor living rooms; tennis courts and curated wellness programming. Apicii, a leading national hospitality brand, in partnership with a Michelin-Star chef, are developing and operating various dining and bar experiences at the club. 

Membership sales launch this month, with the official reopening slated for early 2020.

Shoma Group’s Ten30 South Beach To Break Ground October 30

Masoud Shojaee, President of Shoma Group, who over the past 31 years has developed more than 10,000 homes and condominiums, and completed over $4 billion in real estate transactions, believes the time is ripe for his new concept of moderately priced, Mid-Century Modern design-inspired Miami Beach condominiums. In a nod to the development’s name, Ten30 South Beach will break ground on Wednesday, October 30th at precisely 10:30 am.

“We saw a void in the marketplace for a project like this and believe the timing is ripe to introduce this curated collection of just 43 condominiums,” said Shojaee, one of Florida’s leading real estate developers whose vast portfolio of completed projects include the prestigious CityPlace Doral, The Flats, The Manor, Oasis Park Square and One Park Square at Doral. “There is nothing else like Ten30. We have an exceptional location in one of the hottest cities on the planet, and are offering a spectacular combination of modern design with a price point that is nothing short of compelling.”

Located at 1030 15th Street, Miami Beach, Ten30 South Beach will rise 4-stories and will offer studios, one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 626 SF  up to 1,196 SF. Designed by architectural and interior design firm Saladino Design Studio, Ten30 echoes the beauty of its surroundings. The building will be surrounded in greenery, natural woods and finished concrete throughout. The outdoor courtyard by the building’s entrance boasts a lounge area and a living green wall. Ten30 also will feature a sprawling 6,000 SF  rooftop deck with a rosé-colored pool, lounge, outdoor kitchen area complete with barbecue and yoga space. Residences come with expansive terraces and covered parking. The lobby interiors will showcase colorful, eclectic, Mid-Century stylish furniture and artwork. 

With state-of-the-art technology and high-end finishes, each residence will offer sophisticated technology, including the Samsung Family Hub refrigerator, which allows residents to send messages, order Uber rides, play music or see inside their fridge and browse the internet for recipes using available ingredients. Italian-designed chef caliber kitchens, Bluetooth enabled keyless entry with cameras that offer complete control through a homeowner’s mobile phone and spacious master bedrooms with a unique open bathroom concept complete Ten30’s array of amenities that tastefully create a sense of sanctuary expressed in lyrical terms.

“Ten30’s distinctive design will pay homage to Palm Springs and the Miami Beach of yesterday with a modern twist and a boutique oasis feel,” said Mike Saladino of Saladino Design Studios.

“We look forward to the materialization of this project and its aesthetic addition to the neighborhood,” added Sean Saladino of the namesake firm.

“This project is designed to ensure residents can experience all that South Beach has to offer,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “Ten30 truly sets itself apart with an unparalleled location and luxurious design and is an ideal primary or secondary home. It is a privilege to manage their sales and marketing efforts.”

Pricing at Ten30 starts from the $400’s with low association fees of less than $400 per month and is being exclusively marketed and sold by Fortune Development Sales.

Check Out This Sprawling Modern Waterfront Mansion Just Steps Away From Lil Pump's Miami Home

Want to live down the road from Lil Pump, now you have a chance. Located just blocks away from the “Gucci Gang” rapper’s Miami pad, this sprawling 7,763 SF modern residence is been listed for $7.5 million with Luis Dominguez of Douglas Elliman. The lavish waterfront home features 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, plus office space, and a 3 car garage to show case your collection. Overlooking breathtaking open bay views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami's skyline, the waterfront property showcases marble floors throughout the sprawling estate. The custom chef’s Mielle kitchen is the perfect setting for a large family, while Master bedroom offers waterfront views throughout with a custom walk in closet and a capturing marble bathroom. The estate’s outdoors feature an Impressive summer kitchen with a dining table surrounded by a waterfall cascade overlooking the expansive infinity pool. The home is situated on an oversized 13,940 SF gated lot with over 83 linear feet of water frontage, a 30,000 boat lift, jet ski ramps and rooftop sundeck. 1776 Bay Drive is currently listed for $7,500,000 with Luis Dominguez of Douglas Elliman.

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Starwood Capital Group To Break Ground On Office Building At 2340 Collins Avenue In South Beach

Starwood Capital Group has filed construction and demolition permits to build a new commercial building at 2340 Collins Avenue in South Beach which will feature both office space and retail. The project will offer 136,342 SF of office space, 8,088 SF of retail which will also feature restaurant space and 305 parking spaces. The project, which is located across from 1 Hotel where the old Avis rental car stands and next to The Gates Hotel South Beach, will also bring a pedestrian paseo with lush landscaping and water features to the property. A joint venture between Coastal Construction and Brodson Construction will be the general contractor for the project.

Shoma Group Breaks Ground On The Saladino Design Studios-Designed Ten30 Condo On Miami Beach

Shoma Group has recently broken ground on Ten30 condo in Miami Beach with interior design by Saladino Design Studios. Ten30 is located at 1030 15th Street in Miami Beach. When complete the project will rise 4-story, with 70,354 SF of total development and will feature 43 units and a 6,000 SF rooftop deck with a rosé-colored pool, lounge and outdoor yoga area. Ten30 residences offers studios, one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 626 SF up to 1,196 SF. All units have covered parking and balconies and some have a spiral staircase that leads to a private terrace. Pricing starts in the $400,000’s.

“We’re creating a unique residential experience that combines Mid-Century Palm Springs, industrial New York City and tropical Miami,” said Sean Saladino, co-founder, Saladino Design Studios. “When completed, Ten30 will be an oasis in this highly coveted quiet part of South Beach.”

 For Ten30, Saladino Design Studios is designing all the common areas including the lobby, lounge, outdoor areas, unit corridors and rooftop deck. The building will be engulfed in greenery, natural woods and finished concrete throughout. The outdoor courtyard by the building’s entrance will have a lounge area and a living green wall. The lobby interiors will boast colorful, eclectic, Mid-Century stylish furniture and artwork that’s set against the more industrial brick walls and custom wood ceiling paneling. The 6,000 SF rooftop deck will feature a rosé-colored pool with teak wood pergola and an outdoor yoga area surrounded by cacti and lush greenery. A quaint lounge next to the pool is surrounded by windows with minimalist furnishings and concrete panels.

“We came across one of Saladino Design Studios’ residential interior design projects in Midtown Miami and immediately thought that they were the right fit for Ten30,” said Shoma Group President Masoud Shojaee. “We liked their energy, creativity and style and the design vision they’re bringing to the project is unpretentious yet elegant and inviting.”

Ten30 is expected to be completed in late 2020.

New Tropical Modern Residence Planned On Hibiscus Island Lot Recently Sold By Moishe Mana

Plans have been filed for a new tropical, modern residence on Hibiscus Island after Moishe Mana recently sold the lot, complete with a historic home, located at 420 South Hibiscus. The home is designed by DOMO Architecture + Design and will be elevated above ground to combat rising seawaters and flooding. The home will be accessible by an escalator, elevator and grand staircase along with a glass atrium at the center of the home. The home will also feature 2 guest houses which will be separated from the main house via an elevated water lily pond with sunken seating. On the ground level there will also be a Bayfront infinity pool along with lush landscaping matched with additional water features. The home will be full of resort style amenities including a spa with steam room as well as offer unrestricted views of the Downtown Miami skyline. The developer is seeking approval from the Miami Beach Design Review Board to demolish the existing home as it was built in 1937 along with a waiver to surpass the 24’ height restriction.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach Receives TCO And Commences Closings

Lionheart Capital, a Miami-based real estate development firm, has reached the home stretch of construction after receiving TCO approval for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach. Since launching sales, the project has become the largest residential adaptive reuse project in South Florida, the first full-scale architectural project in the U.S. by master Italian architect, Piero Lissoni and the only residential project in Miami Beach situated on over seven-and-a-half acres. Sales are currently at over 70% of the 111 units which offer 60 unique floorplans. Amenities at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach include a half-acre rooftop pool deck, ecological food forest and community garden, house yacht and 36-slip private marina. Additionally, the world’s first residential art studio and sharing room, medical concierge with celebrity author of The South Beach Diet, Dr. Arthur Agatston, social rooms, cinema, children’s room, and library further complement the Ritz-Carlton lifestyle. The Residences range in size from 2,000 SF to over 10,000 SF, priced from $2 million to over $40 million.

“Turning a set of massive historical structures into one cohesive modern masterpiece was no easy feat and our team has made it a tremendous success. The best things in life are worth waiting for and we have designed this project meticulously, taking the time to integrate the development seamlessly with the surrounding community,” said Ophir Sternberg, CEO and founding partner of Lionheart Capital. “The wait is finally over, and we are looking forward to welcoming residents to this exclusive real estate collector’s item, designed for life.”

“The excitement has been building with our residents and prospective buyers leading up to this much anticipated announcement,” according to Jay Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Florida Brokerage. “Unlike the buying habits of today’s market, where buildings are torn down every few years, this project has been curated as an investment for the long term, as an instant classic with only the finest architecture, best in class interior design, world’s first amenities of their kind and exclusive location that cannot be replicated.”

“Unlike other projects in the area, these residences feel like single-family homes instead of ‘cookie cutter’ condo units,” explained Jason Rosenhaus, Vice Chairman of Rosenhaus Sports Representation and buyer at The Residences. “My family and I are looking forward to begin moving in this month, as Lionheart Capital has spared no expense to ensure perfection and have made this irreplaceable home worth the wait.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach

Epicure Gourmet Market’s Jason Starkman To Sublease Epicure’s Former 31,000 SF Space On Lincoln Road

After the famous Epicure Gourmet Market & Café on Miami Beach’s Alton Road closed its doors after Hurricane Irma, the owner of the market & café, Jason Starkman, is now redeveloping the Lincoln Road space and has listed the 31,000 SF property with Brian Carter, Filippo Incorvaia and Ross Padfield of Douglas Elliman. Starkman, is now demolishing the interiors of the store at 1656, 1664 and 1680 Alton Road to build out nine retail spaces and two office spaces. The spaces are being offered for lease between $50 per square foot and $80 per square foot, which is 30% to 40% less than asking rents on Lincoln Road. Typically the general retail spaces on Lincoln Road start at $150 per foot. The redevelopment also features two office spaces ranging from 2,500 SF to 5,500 SF as well as two outdoor courtyards facing West Avenue, one for 800 SF and another 2,650 SF.

Funding For Lincoln Road Revamp Approved By Miami Beach City Commission

A $77.4 million funding package for a major James Corner Field Operations-designed revamp of Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road has been approved by Miami Beach city commissioners. The funding will come from city taxpayers in addition to a $16 million Special Assessment charged to property owners in the immediate Lincoln Road district. The city has also updated zoning to allow some Lincoln Road property owners to build hotels. Construction in the renovation is expected to commence in spring 2020 and will include an enhanced pedestrian promenade, a new outdoor dining layout, updated lighting and signage, a new performance area, updated landscaping and renovations to many of the roads historic structures designed by Morris Lapidus.