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Go inside a Miami mall that was once a haven for wealthy shoppers
When the Omni International Mall opened in 1977, it changed the way we lived. On breaks, downtown workers dashed in to make a quick purchase or have lunch at one of the restaurants or the food court. Teenagers from Little Havana, Overtown and Miami Beach descended on the mall after school and on weekends to see the latest movie at the multiplex, hang out in the record store or take a spin on the carousel. People who lived in Mid-Beach and South Beach now had a relatively close place to shop and eat with just a quick ride over one of the causeways. Wealthy Venezuelans bought lots of big-ticket items during a boom in the Latin American economy. Customers headed to the bakery to buy some cinnamon bread, browse through the bookstore, search for the latest sales. The Omni, lording over Biscayne Boulevard between 14th and 15th streets, was modern, weather-proof, convenient and fun. It was anchored on one side by J.C. Penney and the other by Jordan Marsh, which became Burdines in the mall’s later years. The mall opened in 1977 along with a hotel, also called the Omni International. Before the mall and hotel were built, the free-standing
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El Car Wash Site Sells For $7.5M
A newly constructed EL Car Wash site in Miami, FL sold for $7.5 million. Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, brokered the sale. “The continued expansion of El Car Wash throughout South Florida has created strong investor demand...
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Belle Meade Island Mansion Hits Market at $43.9 Million With Room for 16 Cars
1155 Belle Meade Island Dr. — Approximate Site of Listed Mansion. A waterfront estate on Miami's Belle Meade Island has hit the market asking $43.9 million, complete with a climate-controlled gallery built to hold up to 16 cars and a private deep-water dock opening straight onto the bay. The home, known as The Light House, sits at 1155 Belle Meade Island Drive and is owned by Ross Romash and Caroline Romash; Ross is described as a powerboat racer and entrepreneur.
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‘Wait Until They Realize They Make 40% Less Than NYC’: Florida Newcomer Faces Backlash After Saying an Apartment in the State Is Cheaper Than in New York
There are many things that may set off the alarms of some people living in a specific city, yet one that really makes people turn their heads, raise their eyebrows, and even gasp is when someone says something that isn’t entirely true. To give you a quick example, one person on social media claimed that living in Miami, Florida, might be cheaper and more comfortable than in New York. What that person was not expecting was a wave of backlash, as those who live in the city think that it is much worse.
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Nine-Story Coral Gate Project Starts on Former Shopping Plaza Site
A demolished shopping plaza at 1546 S.W. 27th Ave. is no longer just an empty Coral Gate lot. Habitus Coral Gate RFII-B LLC has started construction on a nine-story mixed-use building there, in Miami 33145. Florida YIMBY reported that an affiliate of Habitus Capital is moving ahead with the venture....
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Mineo Salcedo Law Firm Adds Consumer Debt Defense to Help Floridians Respond to Collection Lawsuits
The Mineo Salcedo Law Firm in Davie, FL, now offers consumer debt defense for Floridians sued over credit cards, personal loans and other debts. The firm warns that many of these cases end in default judgments because the person sued doesn’t respond in time. It also highlights Florida protections, including head-of-family wage exemptions, limits on collectors and time limits for suing on old debts.
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Aman Group Unveils 1,049-Foot ATMA Miami Supertall Designed By SHoP Architects In Brickell
Aman Group has announced the launch of ATMA, a new hospitality and residential brand that will debut with a 1,049-foot-tall supertall skyscraper at 1111 Brickell Bay Drive in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Known as ATMA Miami, the development will feature a hotel, branded residences, a private members’ club, and extensive wellness and recreational facilities. The project is being developed by OKO Group and Oak Row Equities, with architecture by SHoP Architects and interiors by Studio Paolo Ferrari. Completion is scheduled for 2031.
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A Miami Custom Printing Company With 10 Years in Business Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
E-Graphic Design Inc has officially filed for bankruptcy protection. Court records do not specify a reason that could have led to the filing. The Miami, Florida-based company provides its services as a custom printing and manufacturing studio. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under...
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A Powerboat Racer’s Never-Lived-In Miami Mansion Lists for $43.9 Million
Ross Romash, a real-estate investor and powerboat racer, is listing a newly built waterfront home on Miami’s Belle Meade Island for $43.9 million. Ross and his wife, Caroline Romash, own commercial real estate around the country, he said. They spent around five years planning and building the house, which has never been lived in. Completed earlier this year, the seven-bedroom residence spans roughly 11,400 square feet and overlooks about 120 feet of Biscayne Bay.
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Stefan Pizzi Says the Consent Letter With His Name on It Was Forged, and That Is How the 50-Foot Oak on His Little Haiti Property Line Came Down
Little Haiti homeowner Stefan Pizzi says a consent letter in his name was forged to cut a 50-foot property-line oak. A judge dismissed his fraud count in July.
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Faena Residences Miami Breaks Ground On 68-Story Twin Towers Along Miami River
An official groundbreaking ceremony has been held for Faena Residences Miami, a pair of 68-story residential skyscrapers set to rise approximately 800 feet at 24 SW 4th Street along the Miami River in Downtown Miami. Designed by the late Rafael Viñoly and developed by Fortune International Group and KAR Properties in partnership with Faena, the development will yield 434 condominium residences and serve as the residential centerpiece of a planned 14-acre cultural district. Coastal Construction is serving as the general contractor.