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.
Penthouse Unit at Beach House 8 Sells for $16.66 Million
For $16.66 million, a penthouse at Miami Beach’s beachfront Beach House 8 condo sold to an LLC managed by Greg Raiff of Fort Lauderdale.
The 4,642-square-foot Unit PH at 3651 Collins Ave. was sold by Beach House 8 BH3 LLC, run by Ricardo Ribeiro Da Silva Junior in Miami, to ULA House 8 LLC, ran by Raiff. Private Jet Services Group’s owner, Elevate Aviation Group, based in Boston, is led by Raiff.
In 2016, the same year that the tower was completed, the unit sold for $14 million. For the sell price of $16.66 million, it equates to $3,589 per square foot.
This magnificent 2 full-floor penthouse overlooks the ocean expanding 5,000 square feet with an additional 5,000 square feet of outdoor space with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The outdoor rooftop features a private pool with 360 degrees of ocean and Miami Beach views. Yacht-like attention to detail can be seen in the joinery in the staircase and the woodwork in the main hall.
The modern kitchen with quartz counters and high-end stainless steel appliances flow effortlessly to the living room with an abundance of natural light and high-impact floor to ceilings windows.
The master bedroom suite, which takes up an entire floor, has its own spectacular outdoor spaces as well as an opulent bathtub. A staffed beach, a residents’ pool with cabanas, indoor and outdoor lounges, an underground garage, and a fitness center are among the amenities located downstairs.
The tower was created by the renowned architectural firm Arquitectonica and features interior design by Michele Bonan from Italy. One of Miami Beach’s most upscale condos on the water, Beach House 8 features just eight units.
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.
Major Food Group’s Mario Carbone Buys Palm Island Estate
Major Food Group’s co-founder, Mario Carbone and girlfriend Cait Bailey, have recently bought on Palm Island in Miami Beach.
The 3,422-square-foot refurbished home cost Carbone roughly $4.3 million. According to the listing, George Fink, an architect, created the two-story house in 1925. It was listed at the end of June for $4.2 million and closed at the end of August 2022.
The estate located at 275 Palm Avenue in Miami Beach features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms with a 2 car attached garage. The Mediterranean style home boasts high-impact windows, high-end stainless steel appliances, renovated bathrooms, and a spacious courtyard. There are guest quarters located over the garage.
The sellers are listed as Gregory Rumpel who is the senior director of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group and his wife, Jacqueline. They originally purchased the home in 2013 for $1.3 million.
Since landing in Miami in late 2020, the New York-based Major Food Group, led by Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick, have experienced rapid growth in South Florida. Last year, Zalaznick and his wife Alison spent $15 million on a property on Miami Beach’s Sunset Islands. Mike Piazza, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, and his wife, Alicia, sold the land to the Zalaznicks.
A gourmet market will be a part of the 10,000 square feet Sadelle’s Restaurant and Market Place that the company hopes to open at 1212 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.
Palm Island is an 82-acre man-made island just south of Hibiscus Island in Biscayne Bay, and only accessible by land via the MacArthur Causeway. It is known for its gorgeous landscaping, luxurious homes, breathtaking bay views, and exclusivity, making it a premier location for the Miami Beach elite.
Famous NYC Restaurant Rao’s Opening Soon in Miami Beach
The iconic New York City eatery Rao’s, noted for both its exclusivity and its red-sauce cuisine, is establishing a presence in Miami Beach and we can’t be more excited to try it!
The Pellegrino family’s Italian restaurant is slated to launch at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel at 1601 Collins Avenue in the first few months of 2023. Rao’s will be replacing the ground-floor restaurant Lure Fishbar.
The original Rao’s is located in Harlem, New York, and is known for turning away notables due to the difficulty of reserving tables. Rao’s also has a location in Los Angeles and their location in Las Vegas was closed last year. Rao’s is run by Frank Pellegrino Jr. and Ron Straci
Frank Jr. is the 4th generation owner of Rao’s and since his undertaking of the restaurant, he has created a family brand of sauces, pasta noodles, and soups that can be found in your local groceries.
The restaurant recently ran a pop-up at David Edelstein’s W South Beach hotel while shopping for a location to set up shop.
The 790-key hotel is owned by the Tisch family, which is headed by Loews chairman Jonathan Tisch and had housed renowned chef Emeril Lagasse’s eatery.
The most recent New York restaurant chain to open a location in Miami is Major Food Group’s Carbone in South Beach. Since then, the company has had fast growth throughout Miami and in Boca Raton. Additionally, Pastis is anticipated to debut at an Edelstein property in Wynwood.
Locally, other restaurants and hospitality chains like Casa Tua and Cipriani are also growing. The NoMad Residences in Wynwood, developed by Edelstein, Related Group, and Alex Karakhanian, will soon welcome Casa Tua.
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.
Largest Polo Event in the World Heads to Miami-World Polo League Beach Polo World Cup
Eight International teams, 10 nations, and 120+ horses come together for one weekend on the gorgeous beaches of Miami Beach for the largest Polo event in the world. Starting April 29th through May 1st, each day will feature high goal matches with some of the best players in the world all produced by Lifestyle Polo.
Located on the beach of Collins Park spanning over 140 meters, this event draws in around 12,000+ visitors. General admission is complimentary but you can upgrade to VIP tickets which include shaded lounges, catering, and a full bar.
According to Tito Gaudenzi, founder of the World Polo League Beach Polo World Cup, “We are thrilled to return this April with our annual World Polo League Beach Polo World Cup, Miami Beach. The competition between the teams and individual players will no doubt be as intense as ever.”
Schedule:
Wednesday – 27th of April 2022
6 pm – Game Draw (Live on ChukkerTV)
Thursday – 28th of April 2022
5 pm – Team & Sponsor meet and greet hosted by St. Moritz and Eviva Polo – In the VIP tent of the Polo grounds (by invitation only)
Sponsors include The Setai South Beach, Land Ro9ver, Casablanca, World Polo League, Richard Mille, Ketel One, Delta Airlines, 1 Hotel South Beach, Soho House, Haig Club Whiskey by David Beckham, and more.
JMH Development to Build 7 Story Luxury Tower in Miami Beach
The long-awaited Miami Beach condo project by JMH Development can finally move forward after the lawsuit against the developer was dismissed. The lawsuit included the actual condo site where the plans for this new tower would be constructed.
The project has been put on hold for 5 years due to a dispute between the original partnership of Jason Halpern (Managing Partner for JMH Development) and companies owned by Dhruv Piplani. In 2017, Piplani filed suit again Halpren and accused them of selling the property without permission of the co-investors.
When originally purchased, the property was purchased for $7.75 million by 29 ICD LLC, managed by Gerard Longo, who is noted as a longtime business partner of Halpren.
To add fuel to the fire, in 2020, Halpern filed for a $5.25 million mortgage foreclosure against the property. The original case was dismissed due to a breach of contract because PSB Indian Creek failed to make the $800,000 contribution toward the project in 2016.
According to Halpren, “In addition to Justice Masley’s ruling in favor of JMH Development across the board, the court awarded our client attorneys’ fees. This is a big win for our client, and demonstrates the egregious nature of the claims made against them.”
The project itself will be located at 2901 and 2911 Indian Creek Drive in Miami Beach. It is approved to rise up to 7 stories with 22 luxury condo units. The property itself will have to stay under 17,150 square feet and will also feature a rooftop pool, as well as a parking garage for 22 cars.
