Monthly Archives: July 2007
Tuesday Links
Minority partner sells stake in Midtown Miami [Herald] Bayrock increases stake in Midtown Miami [CNN Money] Swiss Bank USB eyeing proposed 1450 Brickell tower for HQ [Miami Today News] Foreclosures rise 58% [Herald] Africa Israel, Boymelgreen agree on how to … Continue reading
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Blogside: Miamism Generating Buzz and a Harvard Lawyer in Miami
A press release was just published for Miamism.com. I’d like to invite my readers to check out the website. It provides, among other things, insight into buying and selling homes as well as purchasing in condo hotels. The content is … Continue reading
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Snaphot of Development on the River
Image: View of the Miami River from the rear of the Miami River Club Townhouse Community
Miami River area development is challenging to track and this post is definitely not my attempt to do so but a brief prelude to an incoming River profile. I recently stumbled upon an interesting section of the River that caught my attention. It’s where the river splits in two. In the south side of the split, there is an old townhouse development called the River Club. Continue reading
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Trouble Floating
Image: Miami River sunken boat.
I know this is an environmental hazard or liability of some kind. It’s been there for months, at least. Of course, no one cares. Continue reading
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A Slice of Miami in the West Bank?
According to BBC News, a town called Marzaa Sharqiya north of Ramallah is considered the Palestinian interpretation of Miami. “Some Palestinians even refer to the village as the Miami of the West Bank on account of the wealth and the … Continue reading
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Murals on Overpasses
Overpasses are an eyesore, but is painting them with dragons, unidentifiable animals, polka dots, and floral patterns a way of making them any less unappealing? Continue reading
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New Multi-Level Retail Center Planned for Uptown
A 120,000 square foot multi-level retail complex planned for 32nd street and Biscayne Blvd is now leasing. The project, which is unnamed in the display sign, is located directly south of the proposed 3333 Biscayne office/condo development. With the advent of so many high density residential units and the absence of new retail on Biscayne Blvd. (except the rapidly filling spaces at Cite), Uptown has become an area ripe for retail activity. Seth Gadinsky is the broker assigned to the project. The project is within walking distance from Midtown Miami and the Design District.
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Sacred Spaces in Downtown: Central Baptist Church
Yes we have them, and they are grand, each, in their own right. For now, take a look at the Central Baptist Church:
Built in 1926 the circular church is considered noteworthy by the HEPB because:
Central Baptist Church is an excellent example of Neo-Classical design adapted to the Florida climate. Particularly noteworthy is Continue reading
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Reader Submitted View: One Miami
As you can see, the 50 Biscayne crown is not illuminated in the image above.
In this image, it is:
Most of what you see in terms of structures in the images above is attributed to the construction boom.
- Thanks to Alex for sending BoB the view from his sky pad. Continue reading
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South Florida Sliding Home Prices
Fewer homes were sold in June (except Ft. Lauderdale which saw a 1% increase) Condo prices are still holding high in Miami while sales take a nose dive A 2 percent decline in Miami moved median home prices to $378,000 … Continue reading
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