Trez Capital, a private real estate lender that finances commercial and residential real estate projects in the U.S., recently provided a $78.1 million construction loan for a 323-unit mid-rise apartment building in Miami’s emerging Allapattah neighborhood. The borrower is Neology Life, a development company led by Lissette Calderon, focused on transforming the Miami River District.
Read MoreAs a way to honor the memory of Brice Makris, who died of a drug overdose, and to provide resources to those struggling with addiction, the Hanley Foundation is hosting the inaugural Hanley Foundation Brice Makris Memorial Picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Boca West Country Club. The Hanley Foundation
Read MoreThe Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) will unveil its new Community Garden at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, at Meadows Park, 1300 NW Eighth Street in Boca Raton. Along with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the city will celebrate Boca Raton’s 41st year as a “Tree City USA” with a tree giveaway with residents receiving native
Read MoreEveryone in Miami knows about 22 Star Island, and a great number—around 800,000 people—have experienced it on YouTube as well. More than one posted video—drone operators working overtime—celebrates the splendor of the compound with its massive, lagoon-style pool, private dock and two Jaume Plensa statues framing Biscayne Bay. Built on spec by Todd Michael Glaser,
Read MoreJW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa was recognized as the best resort in Florida for the third consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Over 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses based on their travel experiences. “It is incredibly exciting to receive this high honor for the third year in a row,” says
Read MoreWith Yardbird reaching a significant milestone in the restaurant industry, the establishment is celebrating the occasion with month-long specials and unique programming throughout October. The James Beard-nominated and award-winning eatery opened its first location in 2011 on Miami Beach. Since then, it has expanded to five locations around the U.S. and one globally. To celebrate the
Read MoreBoca Raton Museum of Art enjoys the prestigious honor of hosting the world premiere of a much-anticipated exhibition that later will embark on a global tour. Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, debuting Oct. 16, will take over the entire two-floor museum as part of an immersive experience that transports visitors to one
Read MoreWhen the Rotterdam docks in Fort Lauderdale this month, it will come with Chef Rudi Sodamin’s flavors and scents of the Côte d’Azur. It’s been a long journey since Rudi Sodamin trained as a young cook in Austria, much of it at sea. The master chef for Holland America Line has reached the pinnacle of hospitality, overseeing the cruise
Read MoreThe City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Business Improvement District (BID) recently collaborated to launch Murals on the Mile, featuring four street art creations along the area’s iconic Miracle Mile. The murals highlight the city’s iconic culture and history, including grapefruits featured in Coral Gables’ farms, the historic Biltmore Hotel and the University of
Read MoreWith Canyon being one of the most popular and enduring culinary concepts in Broward County, its restaurant spinoff, Primadonna, is now offering the same beloved dishes. Along with updated food items, Primadonna also hosts nightly specials, including: Ladies Night Ladies night every Wednesday, which provides 50% off the entire check for unescorted ladies. Happy Hour
Read MoreAfter undergoing $30 million in renovations to transform the facility, dignitaries, donors and supporters recently celebrated the reopening of The Parker, the legendary theater at 707 NE Eighth Street in Fort Lauderdale. The center is an affiliated venue of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility. The funds
Read MoreReinforcing its position as the premier art fair of the Americas, Art Basel returns for a full-scale, in-person show in Miami Beach this December, featuring a lineup of over 250 leading galleries from 36 countries and territories, with 43 galleries joining the fair for the first time. With more than half of its participating exhibitors
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