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🏆 Residential: The top residential sale was in Boca Raton, where a home at 1992 Royal Palm Way hit records for $24 million. John and Kathleen Slavik were the buyers; the seller was a trust attached to Sheetz founder Robert G. Sheetz. The home measures 6,100 square feet with four...
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Happy Monday, July 8, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone has been able to keep cool after South Florida continues to endure the summer heat. Yesterday a heat advisory was issued for feels-like temperatures up to 110°. It sure felt hot out there! This morning was no different...
Florida International University has ranked first for four consecutive years under Florida’s performance-based funding model, according to President Jeanette Nuñez, who said the institution is now focused on expanding research, growing campus housing and preparing students for an...
A proposed City of Miami charter change could require future vacancies in the offices of mayor and city commissioner to be filled through elections only, eliminating the option to appoint replacements. On July 9, the city commission is to consider placing the charter amendment on...
As Metrorail, Metromover and Metrobus all are shedding passenger counts from a year ago, the new $368 million South Dade Bus Rapid Transit service has shown month-to-month gains through most of its first six months on the road. The Bus Rapid Transit trips along a dedicated busway...
HOTELS KICK UP: World Cup matches at Hard Rock Stadium may not be filling hotels, but they certainly have boosted revenues. Miami-Dade hotels had the nation’s highest increases in both average daily room rate and revenue per available room in the week ended June 27 although occup...
These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Beach Office of Film and Event Production Management, (305) 673-7070; and the City of Miami’s Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 416-1072. Sawhorse Productions,...
After months of anticipation, Takay, a new 10-seat omakase counter from founding partners Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz, will officially open this Friday, July 10, on Coral Way. Rooted in the traditions of Edomae sushi, Takay — pronounced “tuh-KAI” — is built around a quality-fir...
A young Doberman found wandering the streets of North Miami Beach is getting a second chance after being rescued. The 1-year-old pooch, now nicknamed Legend, was found near Northwest 167th Street and Eighth Avenue, according to those at the Doberman Rescue League, which is curren...
Full disclosure: this story may cause severe cravings. “Taste the Gables” is back — and serving up a feast. From fine dining to a neighborhood gem — this year’s lineup has something for everyone. Forks up! For 100 years, Coral Gables has been satisfying SoFlo’s taste buds. Belkys...
Argentina and Lionel Messi fans celebrated more than a World Cup victory on Tuesday.At George's Restaurant, fans draped in sky blue and white stripes filled the establishment, chanting and cheering throughout the match."For Argentinians, it's life or death," said Azul Iglesias, c...
VANCOUVER, British Colombia (AP) — Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday. Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead ...
Hollywood residents are jumping into the brawl over Florida’s developer-friendly Live Local Act with a lawsuit to block a planned beachfront tower. Kathleen DiBona and the newly formed nonprofit Keep Public Lands Public is suing the City of Hollywood and an affiliate of Related G...
Fans gathered at a Miami restaurant to cheer on Team Colombia and share their hope for victory as the game between Colombia and Switzerland commenced. Supporters inside Manantial Market had their eyes glued to the screens to watch the game between the two teams. “I feel that they...
Investors are continuing to bet big on South Florida’s multifamily market, with three recent acquisitions across South Miami and Fort Lauderdale led by a record-setting development site purchase. AvalonBay Communities paid $22 million for a full city block development site, at 59...
Nahla Capital moved one step closer to securing approval for tweaks that will allow the developer to increase the size of the proposed Raleigh Miami Beach, a Rosewood-branded luxury condo and hotel project that’s been in the works for years. Nahla acquired the 3-acre oceanfront a...
After briefly considering buying and retrofitting an existing building into a city hall, Fort Lauderdale reverted to its original plan to develop from the ground up. Commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday in favor of having a developer build a $217.1 million city hall, which would c...
Under the leadership of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County continues to earn national recognition for innovation in government. The County’s Strategic Procurement Department (SPD) has been awarded the 2026 National Procurement Institute (NPI) Achievement of Excellence ...
Writing may begin in solitude… in a dimly lit room with a cup of Starbucks (or perhaps a glass of Woodford Reserve) in one hand, and a trusty pen in the other. But no writer succeeds alone. That idea was at the heart of the inaugural episode of the South Florida Writers Roundtabl...
The Waldorf Astoria is set to take over the branding and operations of the W South Beach, whose hotel portion will close for renovations Aug. 20. The renovation includes 348 redesigned oceanfront guest suites, a new lobby and Peacock Alley, upgraded dining venues, an enhanced spa...
BH Group and Apollo Companies bought out Related Group’s stake in an Aventura development site slated for a mixed-use project, The Real Deal has learned. The Aventura City Center project at 2999 Northeast 191st Street is approved for a residential tower, a hotel and 26,000 square...
A home flip with an upside of $700,000 led Palm Beach County’s luxury market last week, landing a contract at an asking price of $12.5 million. Buyers signed 16 contracts totaling $92 million in asking dollar volume between June 29 and July 5, according to the weekly report by Do...
Opening Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Hallandale Beach After enrapturing New England hearts and appetites with five locations throughout Boston, Bakey, the bakery and café renowned for handcrafted baked goods and its one-of-a-kind babka (all of it built upon the philosophy of “Love, ...
The fate of an iconic Miami landmark is at stake after decades of abandonment. The Miami Marine Stadium building holds decades of history, and now its fate lies in the hands of Miami voters. For the first time in years, the doors to the historic stadium were opened and offered a ...
Fans of Argentina’s national soccer team gathered at a popular restaurant in Miami Beach to watch and then celebrate the big win for their team in the Round of 16 match against Egypt. 7News cameras captured a full house at the Manolo location along Collins Avenue in North Beach, ...
Fans of Argentina’s national soccer team gathered at a popular restaurant in Miami Beach to watch them square off against Egypt in the World Cup. 7News cameras captured a full house at the Manolo location along Collins Avenue in North Beach, just after noon on Tuesday. The hotspo...
South Florida could see more scattered showers and storms on Tuesday afternoon, and while it remains hot and humid, it’s starting to look like it could be even hotter next week....
WLRN Public Media | By WLRN News Staff This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with Miami’s Community News. Read more at WLRN.org. Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins and Miami City Commissi...
WLRN Public Media | By Natalie La Roche Pietri This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with Miami’s Community News. Read more at WLRN.org. South Florida school districts have again ...
Frozen blueberries sold at Publix grocery stores in Georgia, Florida, and Southern states have been recalled as federal agencies investigate a possible E. coli contamination.The Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A has recalled the GreenWise-brand organic blueberries a...
Palm Beach County has $81 million in low-interest loans to issue for affordable and workforce housing, and some of South Florida’s wealthiest real estate players are in line for the financing. The county commission is set to vote Tuesday on the funding, which would help finance 1...
The Cadillac Escalade makes an impression that cannot be ignored. The 2026 Escalade Platinum Sport is the top shelf version, again. This vehicle is enormous, 211.9 inches of unapologetic American real estate on wheels, riding on 24-inch alloys. And yet this is the part that still...
A failed $400 million Fisher Island deal sparked lawsuits, resignations, and an eminent domain battle.
A real estate investment trust that’s liquidating its holdings still managed to snag a high-profile restaurant lease for a condo development in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood. Thomas and Kassidy Angelo, the father-daughter restaurateur duo behind the Michelin Guide-recognized Dan...
🏆 Residential: The highest-priced home sale to hit records was in Coral Gables, where a trust dropped $41.6 million on a 9,100-square-foot mansion at 8565 Old Cutler Road. The seller was 8565 Old Cutler LLC, which purchased the property in 2022 for $38 million. The home, markete...
Another heat advisory will be in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties as "feels like" temperatures soar to around 105 Tuesday afternoon.The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday as these areas could experience these elevated heat index values for at l...
For 25 years, the Embrace Girls Foundation has been helping young girls across South Florida succeed in the classroom and beyond. The non-profit continues to empower thousands of students through education, mentorship, and community support."We are a year a year-round program, an...
FIFA is being criticized over its decision to lift the red card suspension for leading U.S. Men's National Team scorer Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday night.The Union of European Football Associations, Europe's soccer governing body, said FIFA "cro...
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.The U.S. kicked off the match with the same starting XI as against Bo...
The hidden owner of a waterfront lot in the exclusive Gables Estates community sold the property for $41.6 million, likely breaking even or losing money on the investment. Property records show 8565 Old Cutler LLC, managed by Logan Gans, sold the 4.6-acre property at 8565 Old Cut...
Tyler Herro wasted little time after being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, and listed his Pinecrest mansion for nearly $12 million the day his trade was finalized. Herro paid $10.5 million for the 9,500-square-foot house at 12900 Southwest 63rd Avenue in late 2022. The home has ei...
Every designer starts somewhere, and for Miami Fashion Institute’s Class of 2026, that moment came under the lights of the historic Freedom Tower. On June 4, Miami Dade College’s Miami Fashion Institute (MFI), in partnership with Miami Fashion Week, presented its annual Graduate ...
A prospective buyer signed a contract for a condo at the Four Seasons Residences at the Surf Club, asking $31.5 million. It’s one of nine luxury home contracts signed in Miami-Dade County between June 29 and July 5, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes...
Your connection to where you’re from stays with you for life. The places where we make memories with those closest to us become the heart of our nostalgia, forever woven into the fabric of who we are. Many public spaces – schools, theaters, and community gathering places – serve ...
A trio of investors dropped $97.8 million for The Ponce office complex in Coral Gables in one of the city’s largest sales so far this year. Intalex Capital, Itero Investments and Greenwall Capital acquired a 365,000-square-foot office portfolio with the 12-story Class A building ...
Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar, the local restaurant chain founded by serial global restaurateur Pablo Sartori, filed for bankruptcy for its Brickell and Doral locations, facing over $330,000 in rent claims. Negroni Brickell LLC and Negroni Doral LLC each petitioned for Chapter 11 re...
South Florida real estate money runs through local politics like clockwork, with industry players fueling a share of candidates and political committees’ coffers whenever election season rolls around. On June 25, many Miamians received a mass text directing them to a website atta...
A formal offer from Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to buy the only fueling site for PortMiami’s ships was days away, Deputy Mayor Roy Coley told a video conference of seaport users last week. No price was cited. The offer is a procedural step in county efforts to acquire the Fisher I...
Oleta Partners, a joint venture by developers LeFrak and Turnberry, has unveiled SoLé Mia’s floating pickleball court on its Crystal Lagoon, marking the first installation of its kind at a residential property. The SoLé Mia-branded court expands the 184-acre master-planned commun...
Excel Miami residential tower is serving as the canvas for what is expected to be the tallest mural in the US. A four-mural installation by German artist MadC is taking up 245 feet of vertical space on the south side of the 24-story tower at 1550 NE Miami Place, and is expected t...
A development partnership has announced completion of The Standard Residences in Midtown Miami. Developed by Rosso Development, in partnership with Hyatt, and Midtown Development, the arrival of the 12-story pied-à-terre-style building marks the opening of the first new residenti...
These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Beach Office of Film and Event Production Management, (305) 673-7070; and the City of Miami’s Office of Film & Entertainment, (305) 416-1072. WSP, Raleigh, NC. Sti...
