JSX Announces ‘Hop-On Jet Service’ Flights from Miami to Texas and New York
Miami welcomes JSX, a “hop on jet service” with crowd-free flights on private planes. With JSX’s announcement comes all the special privileges of a private jet without the hefty price tag.
Their East Coast routes will link Miami International Airport to New York and Texas with flights beginning November 18th. Fares from Miami to Westchester County, New York start at $749 one way, and Miami to Dallas start at $499 one way.
The best part of JSX flights is that they offer guests the ability to check-in for flights 20 minutes prior to departure between private terminals at Miami International Airport. Not only do they have a quick check-in, but there are also no crowds and 30-seat jets with business class legroom. JSX also offers two free checked bags, free snacks, and drinks.
According to the CEO of JSX, Alex Wilcox, “Since day one, our Customers have asked JSX to serve the East Coast and I am thrilled to say that our distinctive style of flying has finally arrived. It’s no secret that demand from New York and Dallas to Florida is at an all-time high, and we are delighted to bring our hop-on jet service to these vibrant markets ahead of the busy holiday season.”
JSX created this flight experience for anyone who values their time and wants a world-class experience, from business travelers, first-class fliers, to families looking for quick flights.
JSX is the first and only carrier that links Westchester County to Miami International Airport and the first “uber-like” plane carrier linking Dallas to Miami. Welcome to flying redesigned!
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Former Linebacker for the Miami Dolphins Sells Miami Beach Home for $6.25 Million
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Orlandus Andre Branch III is a former outside linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, who played from 2016 until his retirement in 2019. Branch recently sold his mansion for $6.25 million after purchases in 2019 for $2.8 million. What an investment!
Located just a couple blocks from Biscayne Bay in the Nautilus neighborhood at 4535 Nautilus Court in Miami Beach. The modern mansion features 6,000 square feet of professionally designed living space.
The 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom new construction home features European oak and marble floors throughout and high-end kitchen appliances. The home is completely finished with a steam room, media area, and tall ceilings throughout.
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The exterior is perfect for entertaining with an expansive backyard with lush Florida landscaping featuring an outdoor kitchen, oversized terraces, pool, and jacuzzi. The mansion is perfectly located near South Beach, Bal Harbour, and the Design District.
According to Miami-Dade tax records, the home closed on September 3rd, to buyers Bryant M. Yunker Jr. and wife Nancy. Bryant is a retired Wall Street Broker. The Yunker’s also own Sway Lounge, located in Naples, Florida.
This property is the highest-priced sale for a non-waterfront home in the Nautilus neighborhood. This record-breaking sale is just one of the many that have occurred in Miami in 2021.
In July, a waterfront mansion sold as the highest-priced home sale ever in all of Miami-Dade. Bay Harbor Islands also had a record-breaking sale of $12.75 million on a recent waterfront home, making it the highest-priced sale in all of Bay Harbor. Our very own, Lucas Lechuga, also sold one of the highest-priced condo sales for the month of August 2021 at Setai South Beach for $12.3 million.
If you’re having trouble deciding on plans this weekend, we’ve made it easy for you! Here are the tops things to do this Labor Day 2021 weekend.
STAYCATION
Enjoy a nice long staycation this weekend at these unique Miami Hotels.
Goodtime Hotel-This 7-story hotel is located at 601 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach and features 266 rooms spanning a full block with 100,000 square feet of indoor space. Enjoy the art deco pool deck all day before your reservations at their signature restaurant Strawberry Moon.
Fontainebleau-This luxury hotel is located in Miami Beach and it is considered the #1 Hotel in Miami Beach according to Travel + Leisure magazine. With current specials, Fontainebleau has package options available for all. It also has a number of lounges, bars, nightlife, and restaurants.
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RESTAURANTS
Make your Labor Day weekend reservations now at these new Miami restaurants.
Winker’s Diner-This day to night Miami Beach restaurant features an Art Deco-inspired style with classic leather booths, a 3D layered wall dedicated to the perfect Instagram photo, and a peninsula liquor bar. Enjoy breakfast all-day to deli sandwiches as well as traditional dishes including crispy chicken sandwich, lobster salads, Prime Rib, and their famous Cinnamon Roll French toast.
SFC Sushi Fly Chicken– This Toyko inspired restaurant, bar, and lounge brings the underground nightlife and diverse Asian cuisines. Specialty sushi rolls and fried chicken plates but let’s not forget the bespoke beverages including yuzu margaritas, lychee martinis, and Japanese whiskey cocktails.
Toothfairy bakery– Not quite a restaurant but if you have a sweet tooth, this retro-modern bakery is the place to be. Enjoy Cake Pop Candy Bars, Snickerdoodle cookies, or cotton-candy cones! This bakery is located in Miami Beach and it does offer reservations.
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CRUISE, DANCE, & MORE
Booze Cruise– Join the party for a Hip Hop Club Booze Cruise on September 4, 2021. The 3 hour Miami Party cruise will kick off on Biscayne Bay with drink and food specials. Unlimited drink specials and a DJ will get you ready for the ultimate dance competition. There are 4 cruise times available.
SHOTS Miami– SHOTS first opened in 2012 because of the need for a different nightlife scene. The 7,000 square feet venue features unique drinks prepared by trained experts. This is an excellent late-night place to visit after dinner or your booze cruise!
WWE Monday Night Raw-Get up close and personal ringside on Monday,m September 6th at Monday Night Raw hosted by FTX Arena. Show begins at 7:30pm.
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Miami-Dade County Looking to Add a New City for the First Time in 16 Years
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It has been 16 years since Miami-Dade added a new city but that could change for Biscayne Gardens. Following a public decision, county commissioners are deciding today to utilize 5 square miles that border 4 northeast cities.
The next step in the approval process is for local voters to vote in the special election on November 2, 2021. If voters decide on the new city, Miami-Dade will have a new 35th ‘parish.’ The last was Cutler Bay which was founded in January 2005.
The 5 square miles is located near North of Northwest 167th Street, East of Northeast 18th Avenue, South of Northwest 128th Street, and West of Northwest 17th Avenue. The current neighborhood is called Biscayne Gardens and the area would keep that name. About 3% of the land is undeveloped with a quarter of the area is dedicated to traffic, communication, and utility.
There is still much room for growth. Included in the plans to form the city are 3 apartment complexes with 861 units, mega-church, and additional apartment complexes.
Biscayne Gardens would also include 3 parks which would include a community center with costs of $1 million with 20,000 square feet.
The Biscayne Gardens Municipal Advisory Committee was formed in September 2003 to look at whether the area could turn into a city. The committee later broke apart in In April 2012.
The area of Biscayne Gardens now has 35,000 residents with over 50% being registered to vote. If the city is formed, the special election would cost $94,000. This price the county would pay up front then the city would reimburse once established.
Although a strong opposition on the vote, we will know more after today’s meeting.
Avalon Merrick Park Tower Under Construction in Miami
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Avalon Merrick Park is a new construction apartment tower located at 3811 Shipping Avenue in Miami. The 20-story tower will be located near the Douglas Road Metrorail Station.
When it was originally proposed by the developer, Mast Capital, it was named Shipping Avenue Apartments. After AvalonBay Communities purchased the properties for $12.9 million, AvalonBay entered into a joint venture on the project after Mast Capital took it through the approval process. Mast will remain a partner and is the co-developer for this project.
The shell contractor is L&R Structural and the architect will include Arquitectonica.
Avalon Merrick Park will feature 254 residential units with a studio to 3 bedroom floor plan options. The tower will also include 10,000 + square feet of amenities with the main floor housing 825 square feet of retail space. An 8-story attached garage will feature 319 parking spaces.
Building Amenities
State-of-the-art fitness center with professional-grade cardio and strength equipment
Rooftop, resort-style pool and sundeck with BBQ area and seating
Pet-friendly living with WAG Pet Spa
Coworking space including workspace pods and reservable conference rooms
WiFi access available in common areas
Package lockers for 24/7 package acceptance
Smoke-free living
Controlled access garage parking
Bike storage
Easily accessible to retail and dining, including the Shops at Merrick Park
One mile to Coral Gables and convenient to Downtown Miami, Brickell, and Coconut Grove
Residence Amenities
Studio, one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans
Modern kitchens with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, LED lighting, and hard surface flooring
Washer/Dryer in all homes
Walk-in closets
Air conditioning
Avalon Merrick Park is centrally located near retail, shopping, and dining. Located 1 mile from Coral Gables and 5 miles from downtown Miami. Leasing begins in 2023 with construction completion in early 2024.
Rockstar Energy Drink Founder Purchased Two Waterfront Properties for $35 Million
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Founder of Rockstar Energy Drink, Russel Weiner recently purchased 2 waterfront properties in Miami Beach. Located on Pine Tree Drive, the properties were purchased for a combined $35.1 million.
The homes sold include 5011 and 5111 Pine Tree Drive. According to property records, the homes sold for $17 million and $18.1 million. The two properties were sold to a Las Vegas entity that is managed by Russel Weiner’s trust.
Weiner has made significant headway in the South Florida real estate market. In October 2020, Weiner purchased and flipped to homes in North Palm Beach for $48 million from the Swedish model, Elin Nordegren. He also purchased a mansion in 2016 for $20 million. He still owns this home.
According to Forbes, Weiner sold Rockstar Energy to Pepsi for $3.9 billion in 2020. It is estimated that Weiner is worth $4.1 billion.
The sellers, David and Leila Centner, are also the owners of the Centner Academy that is located in the Mami Design District. Earlier this year, the Centner’s received approval from the Miami Beach Design Review Board for an addition on 5011 Pine Tree Drive.
This specific property was built in 1920 by one of the city’s founding families and was designed by architect Russell Pancoast. The approval itself was for a two-story home, relocating the current residence, and relocating the boathouse.
The properties total 3.5 acres each with 150+ water frontage on Indian Creek. The property located at 5111 Pine Tree Drive features 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, with over 20,000 square feet of living space. This property features ‘old world’ charm with hand-crafted hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a Mediterranean design throughout.
The second property located at 5011 Pine Tree Drive is just one property over from 5111. The estate features a 3-story main house, guest house, and 560 square feet of water frontage. This property features a large dock for mega-yachts and multiple vessels. This property previously sold in 2018 for $14.5 million.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Receives Official Approval for Demolition
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will rise 100 stories at 1,049 feet tall making it the “highest skyscraper south of Manhattan.” In June, the developers launched Waldorf Astoria’s official sales gallery located at 400 Biscayne Bay, right across from the construction site.
Waldorf Astoria has received official approval to begin clearing the site. According to the Miami Building Department, the demolition permit was submitted in early June 2021 and officially approved on August 4, 2021.
Clearing the actual 5,000 square foot site is estimated to cost around $30,000. The developer is working with The BG Group for demolition.
The developers include PMG with Sieger-Suarez Architects are the designers for the project. This tower will be truly one-of-a-kind with a unique design featuring 9 stacked glass cubes offsetting each other as they go vertical. Design interior created by BAMO design firm.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences will rise 1,049 feet tall and will feature 360 condos, 205 hotel rooms, and suites.
Tower Amenities:
Peacock Alley
True Waldorf Service and concierge
Unobstructed views of city and downtown skyline, Miami Beach and Atlantic Ocean
Waldorf Astoria immersive resort-style pool with outdoor café and private cabanas
Private Bar/ Wine Tasting Room
Signature Restaurant
All-Day Dining Brasserie
Pre-function and function spaces
Meeting and boardrooms
Waldorf Astoria Kids Club
24-hour valet parking
Signature spa
Leading-edge fitness center with private training studios
Residential Amenities:
24-hour doormen and lobby desk attendants
Private porte cochère with 24-hour valet service and private residential entry
24-hour concierge services in addition to dedicated on-site professionals
Live-in resident manager and 24-hour security
Front-door package and service delivery via signature Concierge Closet
Owners Lounge with high ceilings
Billiard and entertainment room with panoramic bay views
Designed for private functions and equipped with adjacent catering kitchen
Private residential pool deck with whirlpools with lounging areas
Exclusive Waldorf Astoria Miami access and benefits, including preferred spa and restaurant rates and access to à la carte hotel services
Property Markets Group, Greybrook, and Hilton are also partnering on the project. The groundbreaking is still planned for the beginning of 2022.
Miami will be the First Test Market for Lyft’s Self-Driving Cars
Lyft has been competing with Uber since it first launched its services in 2012. Now Lyft has the upper hand in the market because for the first time ever, Lyft will be launching a self-driving ‘robotaxi’ services in Miami.
Lyft has partnered with Argo AI, an AV startup that is backed by Volkswagen and Ford to bring artificial intelligence into ride-sharing. Launching in Miami later this year and Austin, Texas next year.
According to the press release today surrounding the partnership and ride-sharing initiative. Ford has promised to bring full-scale autonomous vehicles for the public that could make more reliable predictions than other self-driving cars on the market. For this self-driving car, Ford has built a vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, but there are currently no renderings or photos available.
During the transition, Ford along with Argo will be inviting members of the general public to ride in autonomous vehicles for consumer testing. The first fleet of cars to start in Miami will feature less than 100 cars. According to Argo, they expect to have more than 1,000 vehicles across several markets in the U.S in the next 5 years.
The technology itself has been tested in Miami for several years prior to this announcement. According to the press release, these vehicles will be available on the Lyft platform in Miami by the end of the year. The vehicles will include 2 ‘safety drivers’ in the front and passenger seats.
Argo is also is preparing to launch an autonomous delivery service with Volkswagon in Germany by 2025.
Arch Investors and Infinity Developers are Teaming Up for a 20 Story Project in Edgewater
New York-based Arch Cos. Investors and Miami-based Infinity Collective developers have previously worked on a 19-story Edgewater project located at 2500 Biscayne Blvd. Within the past few years, they have started the process of working on a residential project directly across the street at 2501 Biscayne Blvd.
The developers purchased the 1.5 acre sited in 2017 for a combined $32.18 million. The financial terms are unknown but they have jointly taken ownership of the property. This site was the previous home for the Latin Café 2000 Biscayne restaurant.
Plans haven’t been officially released to the public but 2501 Biscayne will rise 20 stories featuring 250 apartments, and some exclusive commercial space on the main floor of the tower. The name of the project is TBD.
According to the managing partner of Arch Cos., Jeffrey Simpson, “We believe in the long-term potential of 2501 Biscayne for our partnership, as well as in the continued growth of Edgewater as employers increasingly seek out space in Miami.”
Arch Cos. is a New York-based real estate and financial investment firm that currently services 9 states. They currently have $630 million in their real estate portfolio and have assisted with more than 3,000 multi-family units.
Infinity Collective, located in Miami has been in business since 2002 and are currently working on projects 2500 Biscayne Blvd and Esme Hotel in Miami Beach.
