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To honor the dedication and courage to fight for racial equality, the city of Miami Beach will declare Nov. 28 as Josephine Baker Day. Baker fought for desegregation by playing to non-segregated audiences during the Jim Crow era, including Miami in 1951. Along with the Miami Beach dedication, Baker will be the first Black woman to

After completing three more sales worth nearly $25 million combined, 1625 Ocean in Delray Beach is close to reaching 100% sold, with only five of the 14 residences still available. The property sits along more than 120 feet of private oceanfront space and was designed to create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.

The South Florida real estate market continues to produce record numbers after the property at 672 South Shore Drive in Miami Beach recently sold for $6.75 million. Ignacio Villanueva, a real estate agent with Compass, who represented the buyers (a couple from New York City), says the deal was the highest-priced home ever sold on

One of Miami’s most historically significant landmarks recently sold for $6 million after Brickell-based development firm Ytech purchased the George E. Nolan House. The property at 1548 Brickell Avenue is one of the last remaining estates along Miami’s “Millionaire’s Row.” “Brickell is at the epicenter of Miami’s evolution and Ytech has a deep appreciation for the neighborhood’s

American Heritage Schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties continue to receive top recognition for student achievement after producing the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida the 12th consecutive year.  American Heritage School’s Broward Campus earned the No. 1 spot in Florida and the No. 2 private school in the nation for the

As the desire for remote work intensifies, a Miami-based real estate company plans to ease the difficulties of living and working in integrated spaces. Location Ventures plans to deliver thoughtfully designed and fully connected residential and mixed-use projects with the launch of residential sales for URBIN, a mixed-use brand offering residences for short or long-term rent with all-inclusive

Join Lifestyle Media Group on Oct. 25th at 6:30 p.m. for an intimate celebration of the local Men of Influence featured in our October issue. This event will take place at the Kimpton Goodland Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach. It will feature a selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres, complimentary cocktails, and a guest appearance by Below Deck‘s

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.

Everyone 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,

When 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

The 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

With 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