Comments for Boom or Bust: Miami http://bobmiami.com Ongoing Coverage of Miami's Urban Transformation Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:28:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Condo Assocation Politics: Recall Survival Tips by Dan Hoboen http://bobmiami.com/2007/06/21/condo-assocation-politics-recall-survival-tips/#comment-8561 Dan Hoboen Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:50:07 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/06/21/condo-assocation-politics-recall-survival-tips/#comment-8561 What a bunch NAZIS You are!!! What a bunch NAZIS You are!!!

]]> Comment on Biscayne Blvd. Planned Resurfacing & Uptown’s Retailization by Bob Flanders http://bobmiami.com/2007/09/14/biscayne-blvd-planned-resurfacing-uptowns-retailization/#comment-8560 Bob Flanders Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:21:36 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/09/14/biscayne-blvd-planned-resurfacing-uptowns-retailization/#comment-8560 In life there are no shortcuts, so no pain, no gain. FDOT's Biscayne Boulevard Improvement Project (in Miami from NE 36th to NE 87th) has been in the design, planning and execution stages for longer than a decade. In 1998, the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization named the Upper Eastside Miami Council, Inc. (UEMC) as the "design partner" of FDOT for this road improvement project. This was a "first" in FDOT's history that a not-for-profit community improvement organization was named as their design partner. As such, UEMC conducted many public townhall meetings over the last 10 years that informed area homeowners and business owners of the pending project, both for their information and their input. When the planting of the landscaping improvements is complete in late 2008, UEMC will host a joint “ribbon-cutting” with FDOT and the City of Miami. In life there are no shortcuts, so no pain, no gain.

FDOT’s Biscayne Boulevard Improvement Project (in Miami from NE 36th to NE 87th) has been in the design, planning and execution stages for longer than a decade.

In 1998, the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization named the Upper Eastside Miami Council, Inc. (UEMC) as the “design partner” of FDOT for this road improvement project. This was a “first” in FDOT’s history that a not-for-profit community improvement organization was named as their design partner. As such, UEMC conducted many public townhall meetings over the last 10 years that informed area homeowners and business owners of the pending project, both for their information and their input.

When the planting of the landscaping improvements is complete in late 2008, UEMC will host a joint “ribbon-cutting” with FDOT and the City of Miami.

]]> Comment on The Powers Behind the Jewelry District by suzanne http://bobmiami.com/2007/07/10/the-powers-behind-the-jewelry-district/#comment-8559 suzanne Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:17:53 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/07/10/the-powers-behind-the-jewelry-district/#comment-8559 I have a diamond I would like to have appraised. I am going to Miami the 25th August. Any ideas who could do this for me?? Thanks I have a diamond I would like to have appraised. I am going to Miami the 25th August. Any ideas who could do this for me??
Thanks

]]> Comment on Sacred Spaces in Downtown: Central Baptist Church by phillip http://bobmiami.com/2007/07/27/sacred-spaces-in-downtown-central-baptist-church/#comment-8558 phillip Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:14:25 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/07/27/sacred-spaces-in-downtown-central-baptist-church/#comment-8558 this church will grow and grow because if we have faith that the lord will do what wants to be done then it will be done with the help of his sons and daughters so what " WWJD '' ? this church will grow and grow because if we have faith that the lord will do what wants to be done then it will be done with the help of his sons and daughters so what ” WWJD ” ?

]]> Comment on Sacred Spaces in Downtown: Central Baptist Church by phillip http://bobmiami.com/2007/07/27/sacred-spaces-in-downtown-central-baptist-church/#comment-8557 phillip Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:10:46 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/07/27/sacred-spaces-in-downtown-central-baptist-church/#comment-8557 this temple is big beautiful and what the lord has done to this mysterious place thank the lord for what he's given us this temple is big beautiful and what the lord has done to this mysterious place thank the lord for what he’s given us

]]> Comment on The Deadly Side of Development by Holly http://bobmiami.com/2007/02/15/the-deadly-side-of-development/#comment-8556 Holly Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:14:39 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/2007/02/15/the-deadly-side-of-development/#comment-8556 I would just think its inevitable that accidents will happen on construction sites. Its a dangerous job. Whats amazing is all the money the Dubai guys have and you think they couldnt afford to take stricter saftey measures. Theres no excuse. I would just think its inevitable that accidents will happen on construction sites. Its a dangerous job. Whats amazing is all the money the Dubai guys have and you think they couldnt afford to take stricter saftey measures. Theres no excuse.

]]> Comment on Construction Update: Capital at Brickell (Foundation Work) by MANUEL MENENDEZ http://bobmiami.com/2007/08/20/construction-update-capital-at-brickell-foundation-work/#comment-8555 MANUEL MENENDEZ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:31:05 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/08/20/construction-update-capital-at-brickell-foundation-work/#comment-8555 Hello, I need to know what is the name of general contractors company is working in Capital at Brickell Hello, I need to know what is the name of general contractors company is working in Capital at Brickell

]]> Comment on Architect Profile: Fullerton-Diaz Architects by lisazini http://bobmiami.com/2007/03/05/architect-profile-fullerton-diaz-architects/#comment-8554 lisazini Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:23:20 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/2007/03/05/architect-profile-fullerton-diaz-architects/#comment-8554 hello, i'm here in miami coconut grove for two months vacations. my husband is the owner of one of the ancient marble cave in Carrara italy, and i would like to do business contacts for him. the name of marble he sells in CALACATTA, . please contact me for a meeting lisa hello,
i’m here in
miami coconut grove for two months vacations. my husband is the owner of one of the ancient marble cave in Carrara italy, and i would like to do business contacts for him.
the name of marble he sells in CALACATTA, .
please contact me for a meeting
lisa

]]> Comment on 55th Street Station: Center for Urban Living by Lucille DeRuvo http://bobmiami.com/2007/09/11/55th-street-station-center-for-urban-living/#comment-8553 Lucille DeRuvo Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:44:34 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/09/11/55th-street-station-center-for-urban-living/#comment-8553 This is for Ryan York: are you the same Ryan York who use to live in NYC and was employed by Caswell Massey back in the 80's? If so, would love to get in contact w/you just to say "hi". This is for Ryan York: are you the same Ryan York who use to live in NYC and was employed by Caswell Massey back in the 80’s?
If so, would love to get in contact w/you just to say “hi”.

]]> Comment on Condo Assocation Politics: Recall Survival Tips by Jenny http://bobmiami.com/2007/06/21/condo-assocation-politics-recall-survival-tips/#comment-8552 Jenny Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:18:12 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/06/21/condo-assocation-politics-recall-survival-tips/#comment-8552 What is the procedure for a BOD recall? What is the procedure for a BOD recall?

]]> Comment on Know Your Competition: Panama City (Part II) by Gisèle Hamilton http://bobmiami.com/2007/04/03/know-your-competition-panama-city-part-ii/#comment-8551 Gisèle Hamilton Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:49:59 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/2007/04/03/know-your-competition-panama-city-part-ii/#comment-8551 So would you buy property in Panama City? I have been looking at realestate there, but my husband said he would never move there because of the drug trafficking and gang violence. By the sounds of what I have been reading though, am I right in saying that the realsestate going up is like a community with all the amenities. I guess my greatest fear are burglaries and some person holding a gun to my head. We have become so paranoid........ Thank you and have a great day. So would you buy property in Panama City? I have been looking at realestate there, but my husband said he would never move there because of the drug trafficking and gang violence. By the sounds of what I have been reading though, am I right in saying that the realsestate going up is like a community with all the amenities.

I guess my greatest fear are burglaries and some person holding a gun to my head. We have become so paranoid……..

Thank you and have a great day.

]]> Comment on Miami Map Index by Marvel R. Rog http://bobmiami.com/maps-index-new/#comment-8550 Marvel R. Rog Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:53:44 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/maps-index-new/#comment-8550 Is there a way to buy the video White Elephant? Is there a way to buy the video White Elephant?

]]> Comment on Biz Buzz: New to N.E. 2nd Avenue (Uptown) by marcos http://bobmiami.com/2007/08/21/new-to-ne-2nd-avenue-uptown/#comment-8549 marcos Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:18:24 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/08/21/new-to-ne-2nd-avenue-uptown/#comment-8549 why only survey these places? why not the thrift and antique stores in wynwood, for example, which have some really cool stuff for a lot cheaper? why only survey these places? why not the thrift and antique stores in wynwood, for example, which have some really cool stuff for a lot cheaper?

]]> Comment on Jorge Perez’s $1 Billion ‘Opportunity Fund’ by FD-Condo-Hotel-South-Beach http://bobmiami.com/2008/01/28/jorge-perezs-announces-1-billion-opportunity-fund/#comment-8542 FD-Condo-Hotel-South-Beach Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:31:31 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/?p=685#comment-8542 That's a long time that for me this will be the first problem: maintenance. And not only in the new buildings, but also in every old building where you have too many foreclosures or ARM. If our elected "leaders" were clever, they will vote a law to force the bank to pay the arrears and pay on time. After all, they are the ones who lended th emoney at the beginning and allowed too many people to purchase when they shouldn't have. Best regards. FD @ <a href="http://www.condhotel.com/" rel="nofollow">Condo Hotel South Beach</a> That’s a long time that for me this will be the first problem: maintenance.
And not only in the new buildings, but also in every old building where you have too many foreclosures or ARM.
If our elected “leaders” were clever, they will vote a law to force the bank to pay the arrears and pay on time. After all, they are the ones who lended th emoney at the beginning and allowed too many people to purchase when they shouldn’t have.
Best regards.
FD @ Condo Hotel South Beach

]]> Comment on Jorge Perez’s $1 Billion ‘Opportunity Fund’ by Fernando Quintero http://bobmiami.com/2008/01/28/jorge-perezs-announces-1-billion-opportunity-fund/#comment-8541 Fernando Quintero Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:22:12 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/?p=685#comment-8541 I saw Mr. Jorge Perez today on Univision, and I am very impress with all the things he has done since he left Colombia. What a successful story to share and mainly how humble of man he is. He makes us proud to be Latino, and Colombian. Can you tell me he name of the book he just wrote? Thank you, fernando_quinter@hotmail.com I saw Mr. Jorge Perez today on Univision, and I am very impress with all the things he has done since he left Colombia. What a successful story to share and mainly how humble of man he is. He makes us proud to be Latino, and Colombian.

Can you tell me he name of the book he just wrote?

Thank you,

fernando_quinter@hotmail.com

]]> Comment on Jorge Perez’s $1 Billion ‘Opportunity Fund’ by RI http://bobmiami.com/2008/01/28/jorge-perezs-announces-1-billion-opportunity-fund/#comment-8540 RI Fri, 30 May 2008 16:59:30 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/?p=685#comment-8540 I was there for that... I was there for that…

]]> Comment on Signs of Urban Life: Retail Oulook (Uptown’s Pros - M&E) by CSG http://bobmiami.com/2007/09/12/signs-of-urban-life-retail-oulook-uptowns-pros-me/#comment-8538 CSG Tue, 27 May 2008 19:11:45 +0000 http://bobmiami.com/2007/09/12/signs-of-urban-life-retail-oulook-uptowns-pros-me/#comment-8538 I just discovered your blog and find it very informative. Thanks for all the great information! I was born and raised in Miami and although I don't live there anymore, it will always be home for me. I enjoy coming down to visit my family and exploring to see all the exciting new developments and the urbanization of the City. My biggest concern is the lack of regard for historic preservation. While some of the larger structures are nicely preserved, the older homes and apartments from the 1920s and 1930s that give the older sections of Miami so much character are knocked down without a second thought. Even in your photo above you highlight an "underutilized" property on Biscayne Blvd. I don't know if that means you desire to see it replaced by something more intensive on the site or to see it renovated. But I noticed that it was obviously a 1920s Mediterranean style building that could be a nice rehab job. While I agree with most of your analysis of these projects and enjoy reading your blog, I hope that preservation of the historic treasures we still have left is still on the radar. Look at what it did for Miami Beach. Thanks. I just discovered your blog and find it very informative. Thanks for all the great information! I was born and raised in Miami and although I don’t live there anymore, it will always be home for me. I enjoy coming down to visit my family and exploring to see all the exciting new developments and the urbanization of the City. My biggest concern is the lack of regard for historic preservation. While some of the larger structures are nicely preserved, the older homes and apartments from the 1920s and 1930s that give the older sections of Miami so much character are knocked down without a second thought. Even in your photo above you highlight an “underutilized” property on Biscayne Blvd. I don’t know if that means you desire to see it replaced by something more intensive on the site or to see it renovated. But I noticed that it was obviously a 1920s Mediterranean style building that could be a nice rehab job. While I agree with most of your analysis of these projects and enjoy reading your blog, I hope that preservation of the historic treasures we still have left is still on the radar. Look at what it did for Miami Beach. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Tracking Emerging Neighborhoods: Simpson Park Triangle by talentco http://bobmiami.com/2007/05/21/tracking-emerging-neighborhoods-simpson-park-triangle/#comment-8537 talentco Sun, 25 May 2008 18:36:37 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/2007/05/21/tracking-emerging-neighborhoods-simpson-park-triangle/#comment-8537 I live in Brickell and absolutely love it. The Brickell area, or better said anything on Brickell with an unobstructed view of the bay, is largely undervalued in my opinion. I live on Brickell Key and the fact that you can buy in my building (Tequesta 3) for $500 - $550 per sq. foot is a steal. Anyone who hesitates to buy now will be kicking themselves in five years. Unobstructed on the bay in the Brickell Area will be at $1,000 / sq foot once we break out of this hicup we're in. And south beach will command $1,500-$2,000 where it should be. Brickell offers the best of everything. It's just a wonderful place to live. I live in Brickell and absolutely love it. The Brickell area, or better said anything on Brickell with an unobstructed view of the bay, is largely undervalued in my opinion.

I live on Brickell Key and the fact that you can buy in my building (Tequesta 3) for $500 - $550 per sq. foot is a steal.
Anyone who hesitates to buy now will be kicking themselves in five years. Unobstructed on the bay in the Brickell Area will be at $1,000 / sq foot once we break out of this hicup we’re in.
And south beach will command $1,500-$2,000 where it should be.

Brickell offers the best of everything. It’s just a wonderful place to live.

]]> Comment on A New Gym and Three Clowns by talentco http://bobmiami.com/2008/01/29/a-new-gym-and-three-clowns/#comment-8536 talentco Sun, 25 May 2008 00:24:17 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/?p=690#comment-8536 It's probably another bloched project by another "ref" contractor, the story of Miami. Anyone have anymore information on this project? i.e. exactly what it is It’s probably another bloched project by another “ref” contractor, the story of Miami. Anyone have anymore information on this project? i.e. exactly what it is

]]> Comment on BoB Reaches Panama Investors by BoB Reaches Panama Investors | ColdwellBanker Panama Blogs http://bobmiami.com/2007/04/09/bob-reaches-panama/#comment-8535 BoB Reaches Panama Investors | ColdwellBanker Panama Blogs Fri, 23 May 2008 13:51:08 +0000 http://bobmiami.wordpress.com/2007/04/09/bob-reaches-panama/#comment-8535 [...] writes the Boom or Bust Miami blog about Miami Real Estate and I posted an article he wrote last year about "Knowing your [...] [...] writes the Boom or Bust Miami blog about Miami Real Estate and I posted an article he wrote last year about "Knowing your [...]

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