I was able to visit Turnberry Ocean Colony a few weeks ago and was able to shoot a ton of pictures of the common areas and of a 2 bedroom condo with a direct ocean view that I showed to a client that day.  This post includes pictures of just the common areas.  I’ll follow it up within a few days with pictures of the 2 bedroom condo.

Turnberry Ocean Colony is a beachfront condo development located in Sunny Isles Beach.  It is one of the nicest condo developments that I have ever visited in South Florida.

Entrance to Turnberry Ocean Colony

Turnberry Ocean Colony Lobby

A hallway at Turnberry Ocean Colony with Venetian Plaster walls

Game Room at Turnberry Ocean Colony

Billiards Room

Entrance to the restaurant at Turnberry Ocean Colony exclusively for residents and their guests

The restaurant at Turnberry Ocean Colony

The bar at Turnberry Ocean Colony exclusively for residents and their guests

Cigars anyone?

The spa at Turnberry Ocean Colony exclusively for residents and their guests

The men’s locker room equipped with everything you need to get ready

Men’s sauna at Turnberry Ocean Colony

Men’s whirlpool at Turnberry Ocean Colony

Men’s steam room filled with the scent of eucalyptus

Men’s locker room at Turnberry Ocean Colony

Fitness Center

Turnberry Ocean Colony fitness center

Statue outside Turnberry Ocean Colony

Swimming pool

Turnberry Ocean Colony swimming pool

Hot tub

Beach access outside Turnberry Ocean Colony

Back exterior of Turnberry Ocean Colony

Private bar adjacent to the swimming pool

Outdoor billiards

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On June 9th, I wrote about 53 condo units in a newly completed Downtown Miami condo high-rise that were heavily discounted.  Those 53 condos all went under contract within 2 weeks.  That opportunity has passed but I am now aware of a new opportunity.  This time the development is located in Brickell.  I’m looking for investors with $10M or more in capital with an interest in acquiring bulk condos in Miami.  Contact me at 305-350-9842 for more information.

Short term rentals welcome! This furnished, turnkey 2 bedroom/2 bath rental at 1800 Club has bamboo floors throughout, stainless steel appliances, a washer/dryer and spectacular views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami Beach skyline.  The condo has 1,142 square feet of interior space and a 90 square foot balcony. This rental includes: a dining room table, 2 plasma TVs, a queen bed, a twin bed, sofas, dishware, a desk, linens, bedding and much more.  This unit is completely turnkey!

Rent price includes basic cable TV, high-speed Internet, water, garbage and use of all amenities.

Contact Lucas at 786-247-6332 with any questions or to schedule a showing.

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Below, you will find what I believe to be the five best condo deals of the 46 distressed sales that closed in the month of May in the MLS located in Brickell, Brickell Key, Downtown Miami and the Arts District.  I think the distressed condos that closed in the month of May were better deals than what we have seen in previous months.

1. Jade - unit 1002 - 2 bedroom/2 bath (1,529 square feet) - This unit sold for $375,000, or $245 per square foot, on May 15, 2009.  Short Sale
2. Courts Brickell Key - unit 1909 - 3 bedroom/3 bath (1,488 square feet) - This unit sold for $350,000, or $235 per square foot, on May 20, 2009.  Short Sale
3. Skyline on Brickell - unit 306 - 2 bedroom/2 bath (1,367 square feet) - This unit sold for $349,000, or $255 per square foot, on May 8, 2009.  Foreclosure
4. Skyline on Brickell - unit 1512 - 2 bedroom/2 bath (1,367 square feet) - This unit sold for $305,000, or $223 per square foot, on May 18, 2009. Short Sale
5. One Miami - unit 3916 - 1 bedroom/1 bath (846 square feet) - This unit sold for $150,000 or $177 per square foot, on May 27, 2009.  Foreclosure

Runner-ups:

• The Mark on Brickell - unit 1001 - 2 bedroom/2 bath (1,200 square feet) - This unit sold for $205,000, or $171 per square foot, on May 22, 2009.  Foreclosure
• 1800 Biscayne Plaza - unit 203 - 2 bedroom/2 bath (1,057 square feet) - This unit sold for $120,000, or $114 per square foot, on May 01, 2009.  Short Sale
• Cite on the Bay - unit 2213 - 1 bedroom/1 bath (795 square feet) - This unit sold for $100,000, or $126 per square foot, on May 13, 2009.  Foreclosure

I was told that the new Publix at Mary Brickell Village opened on June 6, 2009.  Last week, I had a chance to walk its aisles.  Overall, I was pleased.  It’s the nicest Publix that I’ve visited in Miami but not quite as nice as the one in South Beach on West Avenue.  The aisles of the Publix at Mary Brickell Village were wider than most of the Publixes in Miami.  Now, they just need to add one in Downtown Miami or the Arts District.  Better yet, maybe Whole Foods will change their mind again and decide to open at Met 2 when it’s completed after all.