Featured Listing: 4395 Pine Tree Drive

4395 Pine Tree Drive, developed by Todd Michael Glaser with Jarrett and Sean Posner, has hit the market for a cool $22.95 million. The modern mansion, designed by Domo Design, was completed in 2015 and is 9,583 SF spread over 3 buildings comprised of 8 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. The home also features a 1,600 SF pool, spa, fitness center, wine cellar, tropical gardens, koi ponds, wood decks, 100 feet of water frontage, media room, Ceston smart-home technology and a "motor court" with space for 15 cars. One of the top features of this property is a chef's kitchen with Elmwood cabinetry, Calacatta Gold marble countertops, walnut butcher block and black marble island. The home is currently listed for $22.95 million with The Jills of Coldwell Banker Real Estate.  

Featured Listing: Marquis Residences PH6301

Park West is an area on the rise, and one of the last places in Miami where you can lock up prime real estate for somewhat reasonable pricing. Penthouse 6301 in Park West's Marquis Residences is  perched high in the sky, offering unmatched views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Port Miami and Downtown Miami. This massive duplex includes 3,831 SF of living area spread over 3 bedrooms and 3 full-bathrooms with one half-bath. It features a wine cellar, chef's kitchen, exotic wood, marble and stone finishes throughout, exotic wood and marble flooring, private elevator entry and smart home technology. The unit expands to 5,331 SF with the outdoor space included, which includes a rooftop plunge pool, summer kitchen and private skydeck. Currently listed for $3,945,000 with Daniel Romanach of One Sotheby's International Realty.   

American Dream Project Approved in Northwest Miami-Dade

The $3 billion proposed American Dream project to be located in Northwest Miami-Dade has been approved by county commissioners. The project will include 1.5 million SF of entertainment and amusement as well as another 1.5 million SF of retail. The amusement and entertainment section will include a ski slope, indoor water park, indoor roller coaster and a submarine ride. The state will now review the proposal and the commission will have a final vote on the project in April. The projected completion and opening would be 2022. The proposal is under fire from commercial developers such as Simon Property Group, General Growth Properties and Tubman Centers, who have created an opposition called the South Florida Taxpayers Alliance. 

Featured Listing: Apogee Unit 801 Listed for $8.99 Million

Unit 801 at Apogee is back on the market at $8.99 million, down from the $13 million the owners were originally asking in 2015. The unit is 4,154 SF covering 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half-bath with stunning views of Biscayne Bay, The Atlantic Ocean and Fisher Island throughout. The unit also features an 11-foot wraparound balcony with outdoor kitchen and over 2,200 SF of outdoor space. Currently listed for $8.99 million with Irving Padron and Luis Gonell of Engel & Voelkers Real Estate.

The Related Urban Development Group Proposes Low-Income Housing in Brickell

The Related Group's, Related Urban Development Group is working on a project to bring low-income housing to Brickell. The proposed Gallery at West Brickell will be located at 201 SW 10th Street, which is county owned land. The project will include affordable housing, workforce housing and a school, which the Miami-Dade School Board approved. The Related Urban Development Group also proposed another similar project in Omni.

Featured Listing: 125 Ocean Drive #U-0301

Ocean House has a new listing that is sure to make you drool. Located at 125 Ocean Drive, Unit #U-0301 features 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 half-bath over 4,344 SF. The unit also features custom Artefacto design, private elevator entry, chef's kitchen with Wolf, SubZero and Miele appliances, 2 parking spaces, wine bar and a luxurious master suite with Poliform custom closets and finely finished bathrooms. Ocean House is a high-end, boutique condo building with only 28 units, white glove concierge service, oceanfront pool and beach with full service staff, gym, spa, salon, snooker, wine room with humidor and library. Walking distance to the famous South-of-Fifth neighborhood including Prime 112, Prime Fish, Prime Italian, Joe's Stone Crab, Il Mulino, etc. Currently listed with Dora Puig of Luxe Living Realty for $12.5 Million. 

The Related Group Planning The Gallery at Omni on 1st Avenue

The Related Group is in the planning stages for a new development at 1598 NE 1st Avenue, across the street from the under-construction Canvas tower condo. In 2015, a project called Museum Club Miami was planned and approved on the the site, but plans later hit a stall. The project that Related Group is planning may be known as The Gallery at Omni. Related Group has registered several companies that include the Gallery at Omni name and a representative listed Miami officials requesting a Zoning Verification Letter for the property. 

CASA Boutique Hotel Opens on Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

The CASA Boutique Hotel recently opened at Miami Beach's 1334 Washington Avenue under the direction of developers Blue Road, led by Jorge Savloff and Marcelo Tenenbaum. Casa Boutique Hotel will feature 32 upgraded rooms at the site that housed the original, historic, Waldorf Building which was built in 1925. Blue Road kept the original exterior, Spanish style of the building while completely renovating the interior. Il Baretto, a new Italian restaurant which will offer tapas, fire-oven pizza and homemade pasta, is slated to open in March. Blue Road aims to offer affordable luxury to Miami Beach tourists that blends history and charm with modern luxury and technology. 

Genting/ Resorts World Submits Plans for 3 Towers in Downtown

Malaysian developer Genting Group has submitted their plans for Federal approval for their proposed Resorts World development at the former Miami Herald site in Downtown Miami at 1 Herald Plaza. The land has sat there essential untouched, less a fence being constructed on the site several months ago. On January 23, Genting submitted plans for 3 towers to the FAA. Each tower is proposed to rise 642 SF above ground (649 SF above sea level). The FAA had previous approved the three towers at the same height in 2013 when Arquitectonica submitted their application on Genting's behalf. The approval expired on January 10, 2017. Genting has also been working to gain approval to construct a marina behind the site which would house 50 boat-slips and a mega-yacht harbor. They also have a deal in place with Art Miami to move the annual show to the site. Genting purchased the 5.65 acre site in 2011 for $236 million with the plans to build a casino but state and county officials have been slow to approve any plans that would allow gambling. 

Featured Listing: Penthouse 18 at Regalia Sunny Isles Lists for $9.9 Million

Penthouse 18 at Regalia in Sunny Isles Beach has re-listed for $9.9 million, down from the $12.9 million it was asking last year. The unit is finished with luxurious, high-end furnishing designed by Charles Allem. The full-floor, 7,600 SF residence features over 5,515 SF of interior space with 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and one half-bath along with maids quarters. The unit also has over 2,100 SF of outdoor space via the wraparound terrace with amazing, 360 views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, Intracoastal, etc. Over $1.5 million has been spent on interior finishes. Regalia has 39, full-floor residences. Penthouse 18 is currently listed for $9.9 million with Chad Carroll of the Chad Carroll Group and Douglas Elliman Real Estate.