Tom Brady Revealed as the Keynote Speaker at the eMerge Americas 2023 Conference in Miami Beach
The keynote speaker for eMerge Americas 2023 will be the recently retired football legend, Tom Brady.
On the opening day of the conference, the seven-time Super Bowl winner and businessman will offer his business views during a moderated chat. On April 20 and 21, the technology summit will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Brady is the founder of the NFT firm Autograph and the owner of the health and wellness brand TB12. Autograph earned $170 million in a series B transaction that was completed in January 2022. In 2024, he is scheduled to begin working as a pundit for Fox Sports.
After 23 seasons in the NFL, Brady announced last week that he is quitting the game. The announcement was made a year after he made his initial retirement announcement, which he then reversed six weeks later.
With the aim of making Miami the innovation hub of the Americas, eMerge Americas was established in 2014. It brings together investors, venture capital firms, and entrepreneurs in the technology sector. More than 20,000 people from 4,000 enterprises and 50 nations attended the event in 2022.
A platform with venture capital backing called eMerge Americas is working to make Miami the innovation capital of the Americas. The eMerge flagship event, which debuted in 2014, is an annual international tech conference that draws over 20,000 participants from 50 countries and over 4,000 distinct participating organizations.
It is held in the Miami Beach Convention Center. Along with the annual conference, eMerge also plans and hosts executive summits, innovation challenges, startup pitch competitions, masterclasses, webinars, and publishes venture activity and investment insights reports throughout the year. For the past ten years, eMerge has worked to create the South Florida entrepreneurial and technological ecosystem by acting as a catalyst for investment and innovation across the Americas. For additional information, go to www.emergeamericas.com.
A number of events related to the technology sector will take place in the spring, including the React Miami 2023 summit and the Bitcoin 2023 conference for cryptocurrency aficionados.
Location Ventures Breaks Ground on URBIN Miami Beach
URBIN Miami Beach has officially broken ground. With developer Location Ventures, the achievement signifies the start of construction for the first-to-market mixed-use brand, which mixes design-forward residential units for short- or long-term rental with coworking spaces, wellness amenities, social activations, and lifestyle-oriented retail, all at one central address.
For the official groundbreaking event, which took place at the project site, 1260 Washington Ave., Location Ventures, development partners, and city representatives, Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Washington Avenue Business Development Executive Director Troy Wright, and Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber were among the distinguished visitors.
The URBIN brand portfolio’s initial property, URBIN Miami Beach, has a second location in Coconut Grove, with ambitions to expand to other U.S. cities. Once completed, URBIN Miami Beach will be a 69-unit tower with a number of wonderful amenities.
The development sold out quickly and drew a wide range of buyers from Latin America and Europe. 90% of the homes at URBIN Coconut Grove have already been sold, and construction is scheduled to begin at that location in 2023.
The fully furnished units at URBIN Miami Beach range in size from 275 square feet for studios to 1,334 square feet for four bedrooms with partial ocean views. Community, collaboration, and networking will be facilitated via shared spaces, such as a common kitchen, dining area, and living room. Exclusive access to a lease-back arrangement allowing up to 90 nights per year on the property will be available to unit owners only.
Tower Amenities
Valet parking
Concierge
Housekeeping
Room service
Rooftop bar and lounge with green spaces
Wellness center
Gourmet market
Cafe
Bar
Rishi Kapoor, CEO of Location Ventures, stated “Following enormous sales interest, we are pleased to commence the construction process for the first URBIN location at a ripe point in Miami Beach’s history.” The rapidly developing, storied Washington Avenue sector will benefit from this property’s integration of living, working, and wellness into one space.
Touzet Studio, headed by Carlos Prio-Touzet and Jacqueline Gonzalez-Touzet, created URBIN Miami Beach. The building’s exterior will reflect the whimsical spirit of Miami Beach by incorporating geometric patterns and hues that are common to the area and paying homage to its Art Deco past.
The interiors of its communal areas and amenities were chosen by Meyer Davis, a renowned New York City design firm. The home is located in the largest Art Deco neighborhood in the world, two blocks from the ocean, and close to Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road.
Best Art Basel 2022 Events and Parties
This year’s Art Basel will be the biggest showcase yet while celebrating its 20-year anniversary! This event will feature contemporary art from 283 galleries in 38 different countries and will include some of the hottest events and parties. Here is your list of must-attend events!
“Art of the Party” Ocean Drive’s Annual Celebration
Thursday, December 1st
To throw their annual “Art of the Party” party on December 1, Ocean Drive will take over the Fontainebleau Miami Beach poolscape. Evan Mock, star of “Gossip Girl,” will be on the cover of this year’s December Art Issue, which will be released at the celebration. The cover of the issue, which was produced by GRIF and his team at HUMXN, will be the magazine’s first-ever digitally made design.
Maddox Gallery Art Show
Now through Sunday, December 4th
For the seventh consecutive year, Maddox Gallery will participate in Art Miami, where it will have a booth at AM220 and exhibit pieces by well-known artists like Banksy, David Yarrow, George Condo, KAWS, The Connor Brothers, Andy Warhol, Cooper, Kusama, and more.
A $4 million Bansky sculpture was notably purchased by Maddox Gallery the previous year on the first day of Art Miami’s VIP preview. This time, Yarrow’s works, including the well-known “Summer of ’75” photograph of supermodel Cindy Crawford, will be on display at Maddox Gallery.
Casa Del Sol’s Miami Art Week Yacht Installation
Now through Sunday, December 4th
In order to showcase a floating installation on a super yacht, Eva Longoria’s Casa Del Sol Tequila is collaborating with the collectible design gallery Ago Projects in Mexico City. Throughout the week, the vessel will hold exclusive events for Vogue, the artist Daniel Valero, Purist magazine, and companies including FarFetch, Rebecca Minkoff, and Cult Gaia.
Art Week at LIV
Now through Sunday, December 4th
The celebration of Art Week will include multiple events at the nightclub LIV, starting with a kick-off party sponsored by Alesso. The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, and Black Coffee will then perform there.
Story Nightclub: Basel Edition
Saturday, Dec. 3 – Sunday, December 4th
A fantastic array of performers will be at Story Nightclub to celebrate the yearly art expo. On Saturday, December 5, Cardi B will perform after the DJ set by The Martinez Brothers and Caleb Calloway. The following evening, music producer and DJ Deadmau5 will wrap out Art Week.
Fabel Miami VIP Grand Opening Party
Thursday, December 1st
A legendary VIP grand opening celebration will be held at the new open-air rooftop restaurant and lounge Fabel Miami, owned by award-winning architect Matthew Rosenberg and his business, M-Rad.
During the party, there will be unique DJ sets, Mediterranean food samples from Fabel, flowing wine and cocktails, and an exclusive first peek at the venue’s rooftop restaurant and bar.
Joia Beach Presents: Art Hearts Fashion Pop Up
Saturday, December 3rd
In honor of Art Basel, Joia Beach and Art Hearts Fashion are hosting a party with live art performances, a silent auction, and music by DJ Deroos.
Resy and American Express Design District Pop-Up
Now through Sunday, December 4th
Resy and American Express are working together to spotlight modern artist Phillip K. Smith III while celebrating Art Basel Miami with a number of activations throughout the week.
Massimo Bottura, Missy Robbins, and Mashama Bailey will host a dinner series for Amex and the reservations app, and a panel discussion on the state of black art and artists will be part of the “Savor & Soul” brunch. Throughout the week, they will also be doing events at Joe’s Stone Crab, COTE Miami, and Mandolin Aegean Bistro.
Moxy South Beach
Thursday, December 1st
During Miami Art Week, Moxy South Beach will host The Tracy Piper and Voss Gallery for a special live painting session and artist conversation.
NYLON House Miami Art Week party
Friday, December 2nd
The annual Miami Art Week celebration featuring music, art, culture, and beauty is hosted by NYLON House in collaboration with David Grutman and BMW. A global deejay lineup will perform at the event, which will take place at Strawberry Moon at the Goodtime Hotel and bring a symphony of light, sound, and installations to Miami’s art community.
Saint Laurent Rive Droite Sex By Madonna Exhibition
Now through Sunday, December 4th
To honor the re-edition of Madonna’s book “Sex” by Rive Droite, Saint Laurent will attend Miami Art Week with an installation that was organized by Madonna and Anthony Vaccarello. Anyone above the age of 18 is welcome to view the timeless images in a temporary seaside box erected particularly for the event.
Soho Beach House Art Week
Now through Sunday, December 4th
For Miami Art Week, Soho Beach House scheduled various VIP occasions. Wyclef Jean will play at a private dinner given by Core Response and featuring Sean Penn. Members will also get to listen to Armand de Brignac moderate a discussion with artist Derrick Adams.
Rick Ross will sing at a celebration celebrating Chris Labroy’s appointment on November 29 at Soho House and Porsche. James Blake will be among the DJs performing at Soho Beach House on December 2, and ANDREW and BornxRaised will perform there on December 3. The next day, Leon Bridges and Dash will perform at a party at Soho House to round up the week.
Sexy Fish: Dine and Dance
Now through Saturday, December 3rd
Renowned restaurant Sexy Fish As Art Basel takes over the city, Miami will host many events. A program for “After Dark” will include performances by WhoMadeWho, Themba, Kemikal Ali, and more artists.
The National Hotel Official Miami Art Week Party
Thursday, December 1st
The National Hotel Miami Beach is hosting an evening of sustainability and conservation in the art world as part of the “Official Miami Art Week Party20th “‘s anniversary celebrations. The sensory experience includes lavish served hors d’oeuvres for the first hour made by Mareva 1939 and complementary welcome beverages.
Michelob ULTRA Basel Debut
Thursday, December 1st
Making its Art Basel debut, Michelob Ultra will introduce its 2022–23 campaign. Through a special digital art pop-up event that included a performance from 21 Savage and visits by NBA icons Alonzo Mourning and Gary Payton, Michelob ULTRA NBA Team Cans were promoted.
Freehold Hospitality Art Basel Programming
Now through Sunday, December 4th
Over the course of the weekend, Ape Drums of Major Lazer, Perreo Intenso, Perreito 305, Spencer Ludwig, Tyla Yaweh, and SK8 Maloley will play at FREEHOLD Miami as special guests.
Fuel Venture Capital’s VIP Yacht Soirée
Saturday, December 3rd
During Art Week, Fuel Venture Capital is hosting a cocktail party on the Sealyon superyacht, which will be hosted by renowned photographer Tony Kelly. The TK Latin Jazz Trio will play live music at the invitation-only event.
Artists & NatGeo Photographer Presents ‘Evolve’ at the Eden Roc
Thursday, December 1st
During Miami Art Week 2022, renowned painters Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier will debut “Evolve,” their most recent exhibition, at the Eden Roc Miami Beach in association with Hilton Asmus Contemporary. The uncommon public exhibition, which is free and accessible to the public, takes a retrospective look at photography to examine the unusual and unexpected beauty of the world.
Tribeca Music Lounge
Friday, December 2nd
Chance the Rapper is getting ready to release his new album “Star Line Gallery” later this year and will be giving a presentation at Tribeca’s pop-up Music Lounge in Miami. He will discuss rethinking the idea of “album art” while recognizing Black artists in a conversation with artists Yannis Davy Guibinga and Nikko Washington. OKX is the event’s sponsor.
Maestro Dobel’s panel discussion
Friday, December 1st
As a partner of Design Miami, Maestro Dobel will moderate a panel discussion on “elevating the next generation of creatives” with Jennifer Olshin and Patrick Charpenel as panelists. The discussion will examine the role that patrons and cultural institutions play in fostering the next generation of creatives.
Cardi B at Sapphire Lounge
Friday, December 2nd
As a partner of Design Miami, Maestro Dobel will moderate a panel discussion on “elevating the next generation of creatives” with Jennifer Olshin and Patrick Charpenel as panelists. The discussion will examine the role that patrons and cultural institutions play in fostering the next generation of creatives.
First Look at Resident’s Only Members Club at Five Park
The newest luxury residential tower building in Miami Beach, Five Park by Terra and GFO Investment, has revealed plans for the first residents-only, fully-serviced social club inside a luxury apartment. A social amenity package centered on cultural activities, fitness, and fine dining is offered by The Canopy Club.
A specialized club-level concierge and extensive programming are characteristics of The Canopy Club. The Club enables residents to live, work, play, and entertain their guests in a range of venues suited to every mood, including white glove service, wellness, dynamic recreational areas, and the finest dining.
The Canopy Club’s Specialty Dining and Beverage Program, a seasonal dining experience designed by famous chefs and situated in the opulent jewel box bar and dining room, will be available to members only. The Club also features private training rooms, state-of-the-art wellness facilities, a branded spa, a personal trainer on staff, and breathtaking bay and ocean views.
Five Park introduces 50,000 square feet of indoor amenities and a three-acre park outside, creating a new standard for the Miami Beach lifestyle under the direction of a recognized team of visionaries. The 40,000 square feet of social spaces that make up the 26th-floor Canopy Club include a private dining room, a jewel box bar and lounge, living rooms, a library, a den, outdoor terraces, wellness, and workout sections.
Additionally, just a few blocks away at the Five Park private beach club, locals have access to their own section of the beach. The outdoor club, which is on South of Fifth, introduces a branded, exclusive area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and food and beverage service.
According to the CEO of Terra Development, “Five Park’s Canopy Club represents a new standard of luxury and exclusivity in Miami Beach. We developed a selection of amenities that enhance quality of life, wellness, culture and connectivity. Five Park residents will make their homes within a building that embodies a complete living, breathing ecosystem, offering dynamic spaces and creative programming to their doorsteps.”
New York Based Seafood Restaurant to Open in Miami Beach
Miami Beach will welcome the seafood restaurant Catch in 2023 thanks to the New York-based Catch Hospitality Group.
At 200 South Pointe Drive, the restaurant will take up 22,000 square feet. New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Aspen, Colorado are the current sites of Catch.
The restaurant space at the Continuum is owned by Los Angeles-based Black Lion, and Catch Hospitality, led by partners Tilman J. Fertitta, Mark Birnbaum, and Eugene Remm, negotiated a 15-year lease with Black Lion. The deal’s landlord and renter were both represented by Jeremy Hakala of Newmark’s Miami office.
According to Fertitta, “On the heels of two successful openings on the west coast, we are ready to continue our expansion. Miami Beach has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years, and the city’s evolving dining scene makes it the perfect time to bring our iconic brand to one of the greatest destinations in the world.”
Both indoor dining and a patio with a retractable roof will have an equal number of seats available. The Rockwell Group, based in New York, will create the design.
Steak, sushi, and seafood will all be offered on the menu. Private and semi-private events will be possible to be held at the restaurant.
Other well-known eateries like Prime 112, Carbone, Joe’s Stone Crab, and Milos will be close to Catch.
Black Lion acquired space for a restaurant in September in Miami’s Zaha Hadid-designed condominium One Thousand Museum. For the owner of the commercial property, it was his tenth purchase in South Florida.
Life is Good for Rapper Future Who Recently Purchased a Waterfront Miami Beach Mansion for $“16.3 Million
Award-winning rapper, Future just purchased a stunning waterfront property on Allison Island for $16.3 million.
The singer-songwriter, whose real name is Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, purchased the 7,250-square-foot, seven-bedroom residence at 6493 Allison Road in Miami Beach. The property was sold by Pascale and Laurent Ouazana. Laurent Ouazana was the CEO of Entoria, one of the biggest insurance brokers in France, and is currently a board member.
According to the listing, the Allison Island estate was originally listed at a $19.9 million asking price. The 2020-built property has a three-car garage, 75 feet of water frontage, staff quarters, a detached guest house, a pool, and cabanas.
This large house includes an elevator, a rooftop terrace, Ornare kitchen cabinetry, stunning dual closets, and a private courtyard entrance.
With more than 8,500 square feet, it includes a detached guest suite, media room, 3 car garage, and 6 bedrooms in addition to staff quarters. You can experience magnificent sunrises, ocean breezes, and close proximity to schools, country clubs, and in-demand Sunset Harbour & Bal Harbour businesses if you are located deep within this exclusive enclave of only 49 waterfront houses.
The property, which was a portion of a double lot, was purchased by the Ouazanas for $12.5 million in 2020. The pair paid $7.9 million for the other site at 6505 Allison Road, which was sold to developer Todd Michael Glaser and his associates Scott Robins and Jonathan Fryd. On the property, they intend to construct a 10,000-square-foot mid-century modern home.
Booba, a French rapper, paid $6.1 million to Komodo and Gekko investor Nick Smith in October for the mansion he owned in Miami Beach. Lil Wayne has recently listed his Allison Island home for $29.5 million.
Miami International Auto Show Returns to Miami October 15-23, 2022
One of the biggest car shows in the country, the Miami International Auto Show, has revealed the dates for its nine-day event this year: October 15–23, 2022 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
At this year’s auto show, more than 500 of the best cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles will be on display. Over 700,000 guests from all over the world are anticipated for this year’s event.
The South Florida Automobile Dealers Association has been the show’s sponsor since it debuted in 1971. Over the course of its 50-year run, the program has donated over $7 million to regional causes, with the most recent $400,000 going to a longtime partner, the Ronald McDonald House.
The past event included around 300,000 people in attendance, in addition to automakers, historic vehicle groups, and automotive enthusiasts from around the world. Acura, Alfa Romeo, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagon are among the exhibitors this year.
The convention center offers $30 for a limited amount of valet parking, which is accessible on a first come, first served basis. Across 17th St. is a municipal garage that charges $2 per hour with a $20 daily maximum. You can view a complete map of convention center parking before you arrive through the shows website. Miami Beach also offers additional public lots and garages close by.
The thrills happen at the Miami Beach Convention Center from October 15–23, 2022. Children under 12 are admitted for $6; adults must pay $15.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach Made the List of the Top 100 Best Hotels in the World
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A hotel in Miami Beach made the list of the 100 Best Hotels in the World just published by Travel & Leisure. Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, which came in at number 81 on the list and is styled to resemble a Japanese beach house, was hailed for its comforts.
According to the Travel + Leisure article, “The list of world-class amenities at this David Rockwell-designed beachfront hotel is impressively long: exceptional epicurean delights, a beautiful 22,000-square-foot spa, three pools, a private marina, and luxurious penthouse-level villas.”
Nobu also made the Best 15 Resorts in the Continental US coming in at #8. Faena Miami Beach also made this list at #14. These two resorts also topped the list for the 15 Best Resort in Greater Miami, followed by Ritz-Carlton South Beach, the Four Season Hotel at the Surf Club, The Setai, and the Standard Spa.
The rankings are weighed by consumer opinions and travel experiences, which are rated by the location, services provided, food services, facilities, and value.
According to Nobu’s website, Nobu Hotels create the idea of a lifestyle hotel by fusing contemporary cool luxury with modest Japanese culture. Together, Nobu Hotels, Restaurants, and Residences offer goods and services that are representative of the distinctive culinary experiences offered at Nobu.
Each offers a distinctively local experience in a space with a cutting-edge design. The Nobu Hotel idea is a tailored experience with each hotel being unique, under the direction of Nobu Matsuhisa, a well-known chef, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper.
Tampa Bay Rays Co-Owner Just Sold Miami Beach Waterfront Estate for $31.5 Million
Randy Frankel, co-owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, has sold his oceanfront Miami Beach home for $31.5 million in an off-market deal and this mansion is too stunning not to share!
Not only is this waterfront mansion absolutely gorgeous, it is now considered one of the most expensive homes to sell in Sunset Islands. The property itself rests along Biscayne Bay expanding nearly 0.45 acres located at 1635 West 22nd Street. It features 7 expansive bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms that include 4 bedrooms in the main house, 2 guest suites and a staff room.
This contemporary and gated home is Miami living at the finest, with its ultra-modern design, grand living room with 14 foot ceilings, chef’s kitchen, formal dining, and wall to wall sliding doors leading to an elite outdoor entertaining space.
This home also offers a number of luxury amenities including, an elevator, resort-style pool, deck with summer kitchen, rooftop deck, new seawall, and a large dock.
The property was developed by Todd N. Glaser and designed by Domo Design.
The Frankels originally purchasing the home in August 2020 for $14.4 million and then sold it at a 120% markup. Property records for the home show the buyer as Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti. Ares Management is listed as an investor for the Inter Miami CF for the Major League Soccer team with David Beckham.
Although Randy Frankel is the co-owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, he has also been apart of some big ventures. He is the former managing director at Goldman Sachs, real estate investor, owns vineyards on Long Island, gyms, country clubs, and has stake in a few European sports teams. The Frankels also recently sold a Miami penthouse for $6.45 million in January 2021 and another penthouse in December 2021 for $9.491 million.
About Sunset Islands
Sunset Islands are a set of four small islands located just to the West of Miami Beach. As the name implies, the islands are known for their captivating sunset views that offer both dry and waterfront lot homes. This luxury neighborhood is one of the most highly coveted in all South Florida.
Residents enjoy 24 hours a day gated entry, private docks for waterfront homes, and a central location to hot spots such as Sunset Harbour and Lincoln Road. Serving stunning water views, a prime locale, and elegant bayfront estates, the Sunset Islands community is undeniably one of Miami Beach’s finest.
There are currently 7 homes listed for sale on Sunset Islands with a starting price of $5 million.
Triple Tower Development Proposed by Hyatt and Gencom on the Miami River
Hyatt and Gencom have recently formed a partnership with the goal to redevelop downtown Miami’s Hyatt Regency into a 3 tower development site located directly on the Miami River. This development is expected to enhance access in and out of the city, and revitalize a major section of Miami’s riverfront.
The proposal calls for a privately funded makeover that includes a reinvented Hyatt Regency hotel with over 1,500 residential apartments, meeting space, and open-air public space along the Miami River.
Three skyscrapers are planned for the site. 682 multifamily apartments, a 615-room Hyatt Regency with over 100,000 square feet of conference space, and 264 serviced apartments will be housed in Towers 1 and 2, which will rise 61 stories.
Tower three, which is expected to have 860 residential units, will be one of South Florida’s highest structures dubbing it a supertall tower. According to a spokesperson of the joint venture, the supertall tower would be 1,049 feet tall, which is the highest height allowed by Miami’s zoning standards.
The towers will be above a podium structure with 190,000 square feet of Class A conference space, which is a 50 percent increase over the James L. Knight Center’s current capacity.
Tower Proposal
1,806 apartments
20,000 sq. ft. of co-working space
615 rooms under the Hyatt Regency hotel brand
190,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
12,000 sq. ft. of food and beverage/retail space
Restaurant and lounge located in a skybridge linking the two shorter towers just 700 ft high
50,000+ sq. ft. of public space
1,100 parking spaces
Rebuilt riverwalk spanning 480 feet
Covered pedestrian bridge connection to Metromover’s Knight Center Station
Arquitectonica is listed as the architect. Construction on the Hyatt Regency Miami property is planned to begin in 2025 if voters approve the project in November 2022.
