Local Buzz

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

After 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

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group and a revered South Florida business leader, has been selected for membership in this prestigious

Merrimac Ventures, a South Florida-based development firm, recently began construction on Merrimac Plantation, a new multifamily development at 1711 N. University Drive. The property will encompass 293,945 square feet with 306 rental apartments across two six-story midrise buildings. Construction is expected to be completed in 2023. Apartments will range from one to three-bedroom layouts. Each

The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) was recently launched in the Central Beach area of Fort Lauderdale to provide public green spaces along with the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace and DC Alexander Park. The four locations will offer a bevy of year-round activities and oceanfront entertainment, including food events, fitness classes,

A newly constructed waterfront estate at 770 S. Shore Dr. in Miami Beach recently sold for $5.15 million. Sabal Development, a luxury custom home builder, built the property and sold it to Chester and Grace Ng, represented by Dan Hechtkopf and Marci DeClaris of Douglas Elliman, a real estate company. The home consists of two floors

With 70% of units sold, the Alina announces the phase one completion of its artfully designed, nine-story, luxury 121-residence property. Developed by El-Ad Group in the heart of Boca Raton, the project boasts 32,000 square feet of outdoor amenity space and an otherworldly spa. Designed by Garcia Stromberg/GS4 Studios, the Alina was brought to life by Moss