Uber and Miami-based Brightline have teamed together to give customers more transportation choices throughout South Florida.
The collaboration aims to satisfy client demand and improve Brightline+, a door-to-door service that already offers electric golf carts, airport and event shuttles, and door-to-door transportation.
According to the passenger rail firm, Uber will increase the number of vehicles available to passengers on the Brightline+ network. In the United States, this is the first time Uber has connected to a faster intercity rail service.
The Brightline app or website now allows users to add shared or private Uber rides when purchasing rail tickets. By guaranteeing a driver is waiting curbside to take passengers to their next location, the new in-app booking function aims to eliminate wait periods.
While Smart users can pay to add additional journeys to and from the station without distance limits, Brightline Premium passengers will receive complimentary rides within a 5-mile radius.
The fixed-route and electric vehicle shuttles of Brightline+ will still offer walkup rides. Destinations in Miami Beach, Miami International Airport, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport can all be reached via fixed-route shuttles.
In order to make it simpler for users to reach the stations and destination points, Brightline+ was introduced in 2021. Currently, Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach all have Brightline stations. This year, it intends to start offering service to Orlando.
Developer Unveils New Renderings for St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Beach
New renderings have officially been revealed for the highly awaited St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Beach located at 18801 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach. The renderings give us more insight into the luxurious views as well as the amenities that St. Regis has to offer but don’t take our word for it, look for yourself.
This beachfront ultra-luxury residential complex will consist of two 62-story towers that will add to the already growing Miami skyline. St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Beach will be designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by So Paulo-based Anastassiadis and landscaping by EDSA. The site itself will feature 435 feet of beachfront property with panoramic views of both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
The two towers will be referred to as the north and south towers. Sales will be launched on the South tower first with options of 194 residences that range from 2 to 4-bedroom floor plans including a selection of penthouses. The North tower is planned to feature 180 residences but sales will launch at a later date.
The residences themselves are exactly what you would think of when you hear the name St. Regis, and that’s luxury.
Residence Features:
Spacious floor plans boasting unobstructed ocean, city, and Intracoastal views
Ceiling heights clearing 10ft in regular units and 12ft in penthouses
Fully finished with flooring and closets
Private elevator and entry foyer in all residences
Service elevators
Italian-designed kitchens with Quartz countertops
Miele appliances including a wine cooler
Walk-in closets in all primary bedrooms
Laundry rooms with full-size washers and dryers
Smart home technology ready
Service quarters in select residences
Full-floor residences with spacious floor plans
East and West terraces with pool on the east
Spacious terraces with luxurious private pool and jacuzzi
Summer Kitchen
Custom-designed Italian cabinetry
Graciously appointed primary suits and separate service quarters with separate entrance
Stunning, 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway
Indoor BBQ
Indoor/Outdoor living space
Spread throughout the 2 towers will feature 70,000 square feet of amenities.
Managed by the St Regis Hotel Company, without hotel premises.
Grand entry driveway and 2-story porte-cochere
Impressive two-story lobby
10 Guest Suites per Tower
Concierge Services
Pet-friendly and much more
Private beach facilities
Oceanfront and sunset pools
A signature restaurant
Wellness center
Spa
Athletic club
The construction plans show 1,000 parking spots available for residents and the starting price for units begins at $3.5 million. The project is expected to begin in 2023 and be delivered in 2026.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Beach, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
New Development Proposed at Brickell Key
Swire Properties submitted a request to the Federal Aviation Administration in late December in order to bring the supertall development to Brickell Key, a posh residential island outside of Miami’s financial sector.
According to the designs, there will be two towers: one rising 700 feet and the other rising 1,049 feet, making it a supertall skyscraper. At the southernmost point of the enclave, at Brickell Key Park, both would be situated.
The vacant land at the southern end of Brickell Key, which the firm claimed was being kept for development or sale, is owned entirely by Swire Properties, according to the company’s 2021 annual report.
Although Swire’s precise plans for the property are yet unknown, the park is zoned for residential use. Additional to the development’s height, no other information regarding it is included in the application.
The 2.4-acre park was purchased by the Miami-based developer in 1997. There is currently no developer listed on the FAA filing.
Aman Miami Beach Development Receives $242.4 Million Construction Loan
Bank OZK has approved a $242.4 million construction loan for the oceanfront Aman Miami Beach development. Doronin’s OKO Group and Blavatnik’s Access Industries are collaborating on the two-building luxury hotel and condo project at 3425 Collins Avenue.
Bank OZK’s latest round of financing supplements a $34.8 million loan it provided the developers in May 2020.
Doronin is the owner of Aman, a luxury hotel chain that is branding the project. Aman Miami Beach will include the restoration and renovation of the site’s 16-story historic Versailles tower, as well as the construction of a new 18-story ground-up condo building. The plan is for a 56-room hotel and 22 luxury condos.
The developer wants to make changes to the lobby of the Versailles, which was designed by Roy France and completed in 1941. The amendments will be voted on by the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board next week.
The development of the surrounding Faena District, which includes Faena House, Faena Forum, and Faena Hotel, was supported by Blavatnik.
Dustin Stolly and Jordan Roeschlaub of Newmark arranged the loan for the Aman project, which is expected to be completed in 2024. The condo component has been fully pre-sold.
Financing Obtained for 3 Tower Development Near Miami River
Truist Bank, based in North Carolina, has given the Related Group, a $164 million construction loan for the first of three skyscrapers planned for a premium 3.9-acre development site along Brickell Avenue, south of the Miami River.
The 47-story building, also known as One Brickell Tower II, is expected to rise at 77 Southeast 5th Street to a height of about 478 feet and contain 506 units. The entire mixed-use development, which includes the anticipated 75-story Baccarat Residences Miami and an 82-story hotel and residential tower, is designed by Arquitectonica. The tower’s general contractor is John Moriarty & Associates, and work is anticipated to start next month.
The most recent rendering for One Brickell Tower II shows the structure from a ground-view angle as seen from Brickell Avenue with Icon Brickell visible in the background. The sign that reads “The One” atop a planted wall signals that this is the first time we have seen branding for this stage of the project.
A double-height lobby with a covered entry and exposed concrete support columns can be found at the tower’s base. These columns rise into what could be described as an undulating wall of balconies.
The balconies are enclosed by continuous horizontal bars of glass, and the exterior walls are covered in smooth stucco that has a grayish appearance. The site, which will feature a drop-off facility along Brickell Avenue, is surrounded by extensive landscaping. The three towers will be connected by a multistory pedestal. That connecting podium will accommodate an outdoor amenity level on its roof and include parking spots.
Plumbing, excavation, and site work permits were given last year. Due to unpaid permit fees, vertical construction permits are still pending. In 2020, FAA building permits were issued.
Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat has Purchased a $10.5 Million Mansion in Pinecrest
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro just purchased a $10.5 million mansion in Pinecrest of Miami breaking a record for the highest home sold in the community.
The sale broke the Pinecrest record of $10.3 million set earlier this month by the sale of 6155 Southwest 106th Street.
Herro purchased the eight bedroom, eight and a half bathroom mansion located at Southwest 124th Street using a trust managed by Ronald Brown II, which was disclosed to belong to Herro.
Herro’s trust financed $7.4 million of the property from HSBC Bank.
The 9,500-square-foot home was built last year on a nearly 1-acre lot and was originally bought at $5.3 million for the property. According to the listing, the home has a gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, summer kitchen, cabana, pool, and media room. The original list price was at $11.9 million.
Herro recently agreed to terms with the Heat on a four-year, $120 million contract. After one year of college basketball at the University of Kentucky, the shooting guard was drafted by the franchise in 2019. Last season, he was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year, an award given to the league’s best player who came off the bench as a substitute.
Pinecrest and the surrounding neighborhoods have been home to a number of Miami Heat players. A year after signing a four-year, $184 million contract extension with the Heat, all-star small forward Jimmy Butler paid $7.4 million for a home near South Miami in January. Butler sold his Pinecrest home for $7.1 million last year.
Former Miami Real Housewife Cristy Rice, the ex-wife of former Miami Heat player Glen Rice, paid $5.1 million for the home she shared with her ex-husband near Coral Gables and South Miami.
Further east on the ocean, Miami Heat President Pat Riley, dubbed “the Godfather” in the NBA, and his wife, Chris, sold their condo at the Four Seasons Residences at the Surf Club in Surfside for $22.8 million, or a South Florida record $5,775 per square foot.
Fortune International Group Announces Casa Tau Branded Residential Tower-ORA
Fortune International Group, led by visionary founder Edgardo Defortuna, has announced a collaboration with hospitality brand Casa Tua to curate and program its newest high-rise, mixed-use development located at 1210 Brickell Avenue in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.
ORA is the first branded residence for Casa Tua, the renowned, heartfelt brand and exclusive members’ only club that has gathered friends in their properties in Miami, Aspen, and Paris for over two decades and is set to launch in The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel in Manhattan in 2023. Casa Tua has planned a full suite of amenities for the property, as well as short-term rental residences.
According to Defortuna, “ORA will serve as a unique residential development in a premier location, at the best corner in the Brickell neighborhood. We look forward to working alongside the Casa Tua brand to curate a sophisticated experience that will create a community for its residents and Brickell. ORA will become the city’s most exciting amenity.”
ORA by Casa Tua will feature, among other things, two new restaurant concepts by Casa Tua, a gourmet market by Casa Tua, a rooftop lounge – with resort-style offerings such as a pool, sky lounge, and bar; a show kitchen, private event space, and – curated by Casa Tua; an abundance of nature and lush landscaping infused into the building’s design, including full floors of floating gardens overlooking city views; an entertainment lounge, and fitness and wellness amenities.
Reservations for the short-term rental homes, which range in size from 500 square feet for studios to 2,400 square feet for four-bedroom homes, will open in January 2023. The price will begin at $800,000.
Terra Group Releases Renderings for $1 Billion Development-Upland Park
Upland Park, a $1 billion transit-oriented development planned close to Dolphin Mall, has unveiled renderings. According to the developer, Upland Park is being specifically constructed for connection with the projected east-west transit link.
Upland Park’s urban planner is Plusurbia Design, while the project’s design architect is Arquitectonica with the developer listed as the Terra Group.
According to the developer, the community would have quick access to key employment hubs like the Health District, Downtown, Brickell, and Miami International Airport.
The actual project location is the Dolphin rapid transit station.
Once within the community, people will experience a master-planned neighborhood that is walkable and has resiliency elements as well as built-in traffic solutions.
In order to appeal to “all ages and audiences,” including elders and students, the community will also offer a range of home sizes and price points.
Project Description:
1,700+ residences
140,000 sq. ft. of retail space
427,000 sq. ft. of commercial space
126 room hotel
charter school
After the developer acquired a lease for the property on December 1 and secured a $35 million site work loan, site construction is anticipated to start in early 2023.
Aston Martin Residences Miami Reaches 97% Sold
According to the developers for Aston Martin Residences Miami, the tower is now 97% sold. With this news comes another unveiling with the Aston Martin exclusive 3-story penthouse.
The new penthouse is going for $59 million and a new name ‘Unique.’
Unique features seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a wraparound terrace on each story, a private pool, a gym, a jacuzzi, and a custom-built garage are all included in the 20,000 square foot home.
The final Aston Martin Vulcan race car, one of just 24 versions of the company’s 7.0-liter V12 820bhp, all-carbon fiber supercar, will also be given to the buyer. It is worth $3.2 million. It has its own climate-controlled garage and is only designed for track driving.
An 80-page art book with original works of art by the six internationally renowned artists-in-residence at the property has been published to promote the penthouse plan reveal.
Units range from studio to 4 bedroom floor plans with square footage beginning at 698. River and Panoramic units start at $750,000 and rise to $8+ million depending on the floor plan and unit location. As for the Sky and Penthouse residences, units begin at $14 million reaching well over $50 million.
Development Information
Developer: G&G Business Developments
General Construction: Coastal Construction
Architect and Design Team: Luis Revuelta of Miami and Bodas-Miani-Anger of Argentina
Residence Features
Private service entrance at basement level for all move-ins and personnel
Bulthaup custom cabinetry in kitchens
White marble floors throughout the entire unit and porcelain in all balconies
Quartz countertops in the kitchen. Piatra Grey (Ceasarstone) or similar
Gagganeau appliances in all residences: (sizes depends on units)
Duravit wall-mounted toilets in all units throughout the building and bidets in select units
All bathrooms feature marble floorings and walls (Thassos or similar
Hansgrohe faucets in secondary bathrooms and exclusive Axor model in master and powder bathrooms
Italian Bertolotto doors with AGB hardware in all units
Wood-paneled front doors to residence with programmable smartphone technologies such as NFC and Bluetooth
Floor soundproofing system installed throughout all units including all bathrooms
Walls dividing units with corridors will be 10″ wide with layers of Quiet Rock improving soundproofing
German Schuco hardware on sliding glass doors
ThyssenKrupp “Destination Dispatch” elevator system from main lobbies getting passengers to their destination in the shortest travel time and enabling access only to their own floor for enhanced security
High-speed elevators going up to 1200 feet per minute
High-speed internet and Wi-Fi hotspots in all common areas
Cast iron pipes and risers avoiding Waterflow noises
Amenities
Full-service building with concierge and hospitality-inspired services
Super Yacht Marina facilities
“The Aston Martin Club” membership
Rooftop infinity pool located on 55th floor
Fitness Spa and Fitness Center with Meditation Room and Treatments Suites
Private Steam, Sauna, and Locker Facilities
Pet-friendly building
Building designed with a helipad on the rooftop
24-hour valet and covered garage self-parking
Valet charging stations for electric cars
Valet Butler
Additional bicycle and private storage spaces
10 destination controlled super hi-speed elevators and separate dedicated service elevators
Digital connection to concierge and all building amenities from every residence
State-of-the-art Business Center and Conference Rooms
Art Gallery and Art Lobby on 53rd floor
Private Residence Movie Theatre, Event Space, Kids Playroom, Teen Center, and Game Rooms
Virtual Golf
Beauty Salon with blow-dry station, pedicure chair, manicure table, and wash stations
If you or someone you know have any interest in purchasing at Aston Martin Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Standard Residences Construction Update
Developer for The Standard Residences, Ross Development has officially applied for a construction update. The plans were originally filed on December 14.
Situated between the Design District and Wynwood, the Standard Residences will rise to 12 stores and will feature 228 luxury hotel branded units curated by Urban Robot and Standard International. Arquitectonica is listed as the architect on the project.
The luxury units range from 432 to 965 square feet of living space with the studio to two-bedroom floor plan options still available. Prices will range from $469,900 to $949,900
Price Breakdown
Studios starting at $469,900
1-bedroom starting at $699,900
1-Bedroom + Den starting at $809,900
2-bedrooms starting at $949,900
The units will feature cubby kitchens designed by Urban Robot, expansive 6′ deep terraces, and master baths with double showers. Unit owners will be able to rent their units for periods of up to 30 days with exclusive benefits to friends and family.
Amenities:
35,000 square feet of amenities
10,000 square feet of retail space
Expansive lobby with lounge areas and a cafe
Rooftop restaurant
Bar
60-foot resort-style pool
Sweat room and fitness center
Indoor pickleball court
Yoga and stretch studios
Karaoke bar
Pet Spa
Party room
Carols Rosso, owner of Rosso Development has stated that this is his first major development since he left the Related Group. Rosso hinted at additional Standard-branded residential projects in the pipeline.
Standard International, currently operates 16 hotels in the United States and across the world and owns a waterfront hotel on the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach named the Standard Spa.
The Standard Residences are already 70% sold with construction completion slated for 2024. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at The Standard Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
