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.

Ugo Colombo Completes Miami’s Tallest Condo Tower As CMC Group’s Brickell Flatiron Receives TCO

Brickell Flatiron, CMC Group’s new 64-story luxury condominium tower in Downtown Miami’s Brickell Financial District, has received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) from the City of Miami. The milestone opens the door for closings to get underway as buyers take ownership of their residences, begin interior build-outs, and prepare to move-in this fall. With its distinct flatiron shape and curvilinear façade designed by architect Luis Revuelta, the 736-foot-high, 64-story, Brickell Flatiron tower becomes the tallest condominium south of New York City. Approximately 95% of the development’s 527 units have already been sold, with remaining residences priced from $790,000 to $3 million, and one upper duplex penthouse for $8 million.

Brickell Flatiron has attracted a diverse mix of residents since launching in 2015, including a significant percentage of domestic buyers. While the tower has enjoyed steady sales activity among buyers from Mexico, Argentina, Italy, Venezuela and Colombia, U.S. buyers have accounted for more than half of all unit sales to date. Approximately 70% of the building’s buyers came from U.S. markets, evidence that Americans are increasingly drawn to Downtown Miami’s urban lifestyle, which comes at a fraction of the price of luxury living in other gateway cities.

“When we started developing in Miami in the early 1990s, our firm viewed Brickell and Downtown as a ‘blank canvas’ that would one day come to life as a vibrant residential and commercial district where streets were alive 24 hours a day,” said developer Ugo Colombo, Founder of CMC Group. “Brickell Flatiron stands out for its unique luxury lifestyle woven into the urban landscape and is a reflection of Miami’s coming of age as a cosmopolitan city with a thriving downtown at its heart.”

Italian design architect Massimo Iosa Ghini used inspiration from Brickell Flatiron’s curved façade to outline the building’s sleek amenity spaces, creating a seamless transition from exterior to interior. The tower’s 64th-floor rooftop amenities encompass a Sky Spa, Sky Pool and Sky Gym with 360-degree panoramic views of the bay and downtown Miami’s glimmering cityscape. Residents have access to a host of therapeutic services and other offerings including private steam, sauna and locker facilities, a 6,300 SF state-of-the-art fitness center with Pilates, yoga and aerobics studios, and a juice bar. Additional features include a resort-style lap pool and separate children’s pool on the 18th floor, private movie theater with stadium seating, billiards and cigar room, wine cellar, 24-hour concierge and valet parking, on-site vehicle washing and detailing, and electric car-charging stations.

In 2016, CMC Group completed the $22.5 million sale of Brickell Flatiron’s 24,800 square foot ground-floor retail/restaurant space. The buyer, Elysee Investments, is a firm led by Avi Dishi of New York and Haim Yehezkel of Miami, which owns and manages a portfolio of commercial properties in New York and South Florida. Exciting tenants have already signed on to lease the space, including a popular London-based Japanese entertainment restaurant concept.

Delivery of Brickell Flatiron coincides with a rapid population boom in Miami’s urban core. Downtown Miami’s residential population has more than doubled since 2000 and grown by 40% since 2010, according to a recent demographics study by the Miami Downtown Development Authority. Today, more than 92,000 people live in the area and that number is expected to eclipse 100,000 by 2021. This growth has been driven by the rise of vertical residential towers and the activation of a thriving streetscape that ranks among the world’s most dynamic urban centers.

Photos via Golden Dusk Photography

Preview What's New At The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Which Is Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the largest in-water boat show in the world, with its ever expanding fleet of superyachts, sport fishing vessels, go-fast boats, submersibles, and everything in between, is set to take place Oct. 30 through Nov. 3. Sailing into its 60th anniversary, FLIBS will feature unique activations, remarkable experiences and new show stopping megayachts hailing from all corners of the world.

Recognized as the pinnacle of all nautical exhibitions, FLIBS showcases more world and U.S. product debuts than any other boat show in the U.S. More than 110,000 boating enthusiasts from around the world are expected to embark to the “Yachting Capital of the World” for this international boating spectacular featuring more than 1,500 boats and 1,200 exhibitors, spanning three million square feet of exhibition space and six miles of floating docks across seven locations. Generating a substantial annual statewide economic impact of $857 million, FLIBS features nearly $4 billion in product with show sales exceeding $508 million.

Here’s what’s new at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show:

•  New Debuts & Superyacht Show Stoppers - Poised to make a splash onto the U.S. boating scene, this year’s show will feature some of the year’s most luxurious, globally-recognized new yachts, including the world debut of Lürssen’s 311-foot Madsummer, the show’s largest megayacht; Heesen Yacht’s Vida, a 180-foot yacht; and Lexus’s Marquis Lexus 650, a 65-foot yacht crafted with a similar design as the automobile brand’s premium cars. Expanding its international portfolio, which includes exhibitors from 52 countries, FLIBS will also debut yachts from Dubai and Turkey for the first time in its 60 year history.

•  Superyacht Village - Among the show’s most eye-catching newcomers is Superyacht Village, a destination for yachts up to 400 feet, superyacht owners, aficionados, and those who aspire to the superyacht lifestyle featuring exhibits by renowned shipyards, yacht “toys” like helicopters (Airbus), personal submarines, exotic and collectible automobiles led by Ferrari, Maserati and Alfa Romeo.

• FLIBS 4 Bahamas Initiative (#FLIBS4Bahamas) - FLIBS and the Marine Industries Association of South Florida are joining forces to support the Bahamas hurricane relief efforts in the Abacos and Grand Bahama through multiple initiatives, including a boat raffle of a pioneer sportfish 180, donated by Palm City Yachts. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Mission of Hope, a relief mission to aid in the rebuilding of temporary housing and providing medical care in the Caribbean. Additionally, all net proceeds from the Sunset Soiree & 2nd Annual Yacht Chef Competition will benefit Mission of Hope as well as ONE Bahamas fund, supporting immediate recovery needs and long-term rebuilding initiatives in the country.

•  Windward VIP Club – presented by Delta Private Jets (the Official Private Jet Carrier of FLIBS), in partnership with Ulysse Nardin (the Official Timekeeper of FLIBS), Whispering Angel (the Official Rosé of FLIBS), Bradford Marine, and Douglas Elliman – will have a spectacular new in-water location anchored in the heart of the show on the face dock at Bahia Mar. Providing a unique waterfront setting, the new VIP experience will feature a luxury premium open bar and gourmet food offerings, a Cigar Lounge presented by Delta Private Jets, a variety of wine and fine spirits’ tastings, and a collection of signature timepieces by Ulysse Nardin including a new limited edition Diver to benefit One More Wave – an organization whose objective is to help wounded or disabled veterans with surf therapy and to get them back in the water by providing customized surfing equipment and assistance.

•  Mansion Yacht, the first yacht made entirely of stainless steel with spectacular indoor and outdoor decks that soar high above the entire show, will be docked behind the Windward VIP Club. Measuring 84 feet in length and 40 feet across, the Mansion Yacht is not only unique in sight, but also in build; it has four 18-foot hydraulic legs with a lifting capacity of a million pounds each, allowing the yacht to stand up in the water. Tours and events at the Mansion Yacht are by invitation only.

•  Sunset Soiree, Second Annual Best Yacht Chef Competition will take place on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30pm. The yacht chef showdown, held in the new Superyacht Village, will be sizzling with excitement. Competing for the Best Yacht Chef title, four of the world’s leading yacht chefs will battle it out in this gastronomic competition.

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.

Galium Capital Closes On Palm Square Retail Center In Pembroke Pines For $20.475 Million

Galium Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm, has closed on Palm Square, a 77,621 SF shopping center in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The sales price was $20.475 million and the closing was overseen by Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI).

“Palm square is a true service-oriented neighborhood retail center located in one of the most sought-after markets in South Florida” said Jacques Bessoudo of Galium Capital. “Buying un-anchored “e-commerce proof” retail assets in sound markets is an investment thesis we feel strongly about, and are very excited about this latest acquisition”

Palm Square has more than 600 linear feet of prime retail frontage along Pembroke Pines’ a main retail corridor, Pines Boulevard, and over 160,000 people live within a three-mile radius. Tenants include Dunkin’ Donuts, KFC, Sherwin-Williams, and Goldfish Swim School. The property was built in 1987 on eight acres.

“Palm Square is service-oriented, unanchored retail strip center that at the time of the sale was 96% occupied by free-standing national tenants and prominent inline lessees,” said Jean-Baptiste Ramet of Marcus & Millichap’s Miami office. “The property is positioned within a thriving Broward County submarket just two blocks from the Pembroke Pines City Center and in the midst of newly completed and proposed multifamily, retail and mixed-use development.”

Ramet, Kirk D. Olson, and Drew A. Kristol, IPA senior directors, represented both the seller, Bar Invest, a Miami-based private investment group and the Buyer, Aventura-based Galium Capital. Galium Capital manages over $350 million of commercial property comprised of multifamily, office, and retail product across different national markets. Palm Square is their second retail acquisition in Florida, after The Shoppes at Lake Mary (101 N. Country Club Dr.) was purchased in early 2018. Galium Capital is led by Jacques Bessoudo and Iser Rabinovitz.

Last Remaining 2.18 Acre Parcel At Miami Worldcenter Listed For Sale

The last remaining parcel at Miami Worldcenter has been listed for sale at NE 1st Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets, which is being marketed by Robert Given of Cushman & Wakefield. The parcel is located on Block A and spans 2.18 acres, allowing for 1.7 million square feet of total development and up to 1,100 residential units. The multi-use parcel is zoned for residential, retail, office and hotel use. Miami Worldcenter has been a hotbed for new development where Hines is gearing up to break ground on a neighboring parcel to bring 500,000 SF of Class A office space to Miami Worldcenter, MDM Group is finalizing their plans for a 1,700-key Marriott Marquis Hotel with expo center, a 348-key CitizenM hotel is nearing groundbreaking and Akara Partners is planning Kenect Miami adjacent to the newly listed parcel. Previously Fifield had proposed a 47-story tower with 533 apartments on the now for sale parcel before it hit the market.

“The coming year will see a series of important milestones at Miami Worldcenter, including the delivery of a substantial amount of retail space, the rise of a CitizenM hotel, the opening of our signature condo tower, and the announcement of our first retail tenants,” said Nitin Motwani, Managing Partner of Miami Worldcenter Associates. “In marketing our last remaining parcel, it’s critical that we identify an investor or joint venture operator whose plans are aligned with our vision for creating a city within a city in the heart of Downtown Miami.”

“This site represents a unique opportunity to be aligned with an impressive number of world-class developers including the Miami Worldcenter team in one of the most transformational projects in Miami’s history,” said Robert Given, Vice Chairman at Cushman & Wakefield.

Aston Martin Residences Miami Adds Private Superyacht Marina Offering Dockside Arrival & Moorage

G&G Business Developments has announced the addition of a superyacht marina to the already impressive facilities available to owners and their guests at the Aston Martin Residences, Miami. With no bridges to the ocean, the full-service marina is just minutes from the open Atlantic and an easy sail from the Florida Keys, with Key Biscayne, Fisher Island, Miami Beach and Bal Harbour all nearby.

At 490 linear feet with a draft depth of 15 feet, the marina can accommodate larger yachts comfortably. Offering far more than just a berth with full security and privacy, the Aston Martin Residences butler service will take care of everything, ensuring a stress-free experience for owners, captains and their crew. The marina at the Aston Martin Residences will be available to owners when the project is delivered in 2022.

“As the development is right on the river with direct access from the sea, it made sense that owners and their guests may wish to birth their superyachts right outside their properties. With the increasing size of superyachts, we’re excited to be able to offer our residents large yacht berths for major vessels including yachts over 300 feet. We’re also focusing on our green credentials, protecting and restoring marine ecology to safeguard the wildlife and conserve the stunning location,” said German Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments. “Every aspect of the Aston Martin Residences at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way has been carefully considered to meet the needs of our owners, from the 42,275 square feet of sky amenities to the private butler service offering personal support and now the addition of the superyacht marina.”

The one-of-a-kind Aston Martin-branded tower will offer 391 lavish residences, with a variety of floorplans. In addition to the marina, the iconic tower is the first for Aston Martin and will feature 42,275 SF of sky amenities across four floors, including a double-level fitness centre overlooking the ocean, infinity pool, spinning studio, boxing gym, virtual golf room, art gallery, two cinemas, as well as a full-service spa, beauty salon and barber shop. The residences and penthouses, which range from 700 SF to 19,000 SF, are priced from $750,000 to $50 million.

NR Investments Reveals Zyscovich-Designed Tower Next To CANVAS

NR Investments, the developers of the successful CANVAS Condominium in Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District, has revealed a neighboring tower that was recently submitted to the FAA for review. Located at 70 NE 17th Street, the tower is being designed by Zyscovich Architects and will rise 370’ along with 4,500 SF of ground floor retail, 252 rental apartments, 38,307 SF of office space and 224 parking spaces. The developers plan to begin construction in February 2020 with an expected completion date in June 2022.

Turnberry Ocean Club Tops Off In Sunny Isles Beach, On Track For Spring 2020 Completion

Fontainebleau Development, one of America's premier real estate development and hospitality groups, announced its final construction milestone of Turnberry Ocean Club with the topping off of the 54th floor. The all-glass, ultra-luxe residential development, which is being built under the vision of Jeffrey Soffer, CEO of Fontainebleau Development, is on track for completion in Spring 2020. The Carlos Zapata and Robert Swedroe-designed, contemporary masterpiece is enveloped by 70,000 SF of lavish amenities throughout six floors and deftly structured such that each of the 154 glass-encased residences doles out sunrise and sunset views. 

 What’s so special here is that the lifestyle goes beyond the four walls of the tower, living at Turnberry Ocean Club Residences means being a part of the Turnberry family with exclusive off-site access to South Florida’s elite country club, private FBO and private marina,” said Jeffrey Soffer, CEO of Fontainebleau Development. “Our staff who’s worked within our developments for 20+ years know each resident by name and their preferences, no detail/request is too small, each resident will feel a sense of pride and privacy as an owner should. 

As one of the tallest towers on the Atlantic coast line, Turnberry Ocean Club will offer unrivaled world-class services and over 70,000 SF dedicated to amenities, including its signature three-level private club, The Sky Club. Soaring more than 300’ above the ocean, the in-residence, private club will feature two cantilevered pools, multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for entertainment, two private dining restaurants, a full floor dedicated to health and wellness. 

Turnberry Ocean Club is located at 18501 Collins Ave. in Sunny Isles Beach and is on track for completion in Spring 2020.

Take A First Look Inside DDG's Waterfront Palm Beach Condo 3550 South Ocean

DDG has revealed via PROFILEmiami the first look inside their new beachfront development in Palm Beach, 3550 South Ocean. 3550 South Ocean is the city’s first new beachfront project in a decade and new never-before-seen images of two new model homes reveal interior design by Gail Taylor Designs. DDG, known for its striking design aesthetic and residential buildings in New York and California, has assembled a team of acclaimed designers to bring 3550 South Ocean to life, including GarciaStromberg | GS4studios, Kobi Karp Architecture and Champalimaud Design. With a signature sawtooth form, the building’s architecture enables each of the 30 expansive residences to enjoy natural light and unparalleled ocean views.

Gail Taylor Designs has outfitted two elegant residences, a gracious two-bedroom, three-bathroom home and an elegant three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home. Both homes offer the first glimpse at life inside 3550 South Ocean, one of the most anticipated new buildings in Palm Beach. These homes are currently on the market for $2.31M and $2.58M, respectively.

As compelling as the 3550 South Ocean’s striking lightning-bolt-shaped exterior, the model homes have been gorgeously furnished to create a tranquil environment inspired by the stunning ocean views and breezy beach lifestyle. Bold, mixed textures and neutral colors complement the homes' clean lines and modern finishes. 3550 South Ocean's residences channel a timeless Palm Beach style and feature expansive chef-caliber kitchens, top-of-the-line appliance and fixture packages, floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors to private balconies that blur the line between indoor and outdoor living.

Images via Robert Granoff