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In 1980, a 16-year-old Miami student took a breakfast-shift job at McDonald’s and got stuck cleaning up a ketchup spill; 46 years later, he’s worth over $200 billion
He never worked the register, his favorite shift was Saturday morning, and his first week on the job ended with a mess nobody else wanted to clean.
Miami Herald
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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secretmiami.com
After 27 years, Barnes & Noble at Sunset Place confirms it will close its doors in January
Last year, we shed a collective tear when the Barnes & Noble in West Kendall closed its doors after three decades. Now, another one of our beloved literary spots is turning its final page. Barnes & Noble announced it will close its location at The Shops at Sunset Place on...
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Born again: Coconut Grove firm finds new life for older homes
Last year, Eamon McLaughlin and Elizabeth Nicolli were just a few steps away from obtaining the permits needed to tear down their 100-year-old home on Gifford Lane. The couple had moved into their Spanish-style stucco cottage seven years earlier and had fallen in love with their Center Grove neighborhood. But...
Miami New Times
Barnes & Noble Sunset Place will close in early 2027
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Miami one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Another chapter in Sunset Place’s story is coming to an end. Barnes...
Miami New Times
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Cermaq's New Miami Plant to Pack Salmon in Skin-Packs Starting Early 2027
Cermaq is building a new processing plant in Miami that will produce skin-packs, with the facility expected to open in early 2027. The investment places the company squarely in a packaging trend that has already reshaped how seafood reaches U.S. grocery shelves. According to Undercurrent News, the project is pegged...
Miami Herald
The world's economic rules are changing. What's at stake for Miami? | Opinion
At a moment of significant geopolitical and economic realignment, the question facing investors, business leaders and policymakers is no longer simply where capital will flow, but what conditions will allow it to succeed. Shifting trade relationships, geopolitical tensions, technological advances and growing energy demands are reshaping the global investment landscape. Financial returns remain essential, but so do political stability, reliable infrastructure, access to energy, skilled talent and international partnerships. For 15 years, the International Economic Forum of the Americas has chosen Miami as a meeting place for conversations about the forces shaping the global economy. With its deep connections to the United States, Latin America and beyond, Miami offers a setting for international leaders to exchange perspectives, explore shared challenges and identify opportunities. Long recognized as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, Miami has evolved into an international destination for finance, real estate, technology, hospitality and major global events, including Formula 1 and the FIFA World Cup. Its growing relationships with investors from the Middle East and other markets reflect the international nature of its economy. But attracting capital and international attention is only part of the equation. The greater challenge is translating that momentum into sustained economic
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Construction Starts on Nine-Story Mixed-Use Building at 1546 S.W. 27th Ave, Miami, Florida
An affiliate of Habitus Capital is moving forward with a mixed-use venture in Miami-Dade County’s Coral Gate neighborhood. Developer Habitus Coral Gate RFII-B LLC has started construction on a nine-story building set to occupy a 19,712-square-foot site. It formerly hosted a shopping plaza that has since been demolished. The firm acquired the parcel for $4 million in 2023.
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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.