Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is more than quadrupling its office footprint in Miami, expanding from approximately 10,000 square feet to about 45,000 square feet at 1450 Brickell Avenue. On its own, that is meaningful news for Miami’s office market. A company of Google’s scale does not expand its presence in a city without considering access […]
Rivani Buys 404 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach: What It Means for the Market
Rivani’s purchase of 404 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach is not just another real estate transaction. It is a meaningful signal about investor confidence, redevelopment strategy, and the long-term outlook for Miami Beach as a whole. When an experienced development group acquires a well-located property in a supply-constrained market like Miami Beach, the implications usually […]
The W South Beach Is Becoming Waldorf Astoria. That Is a Bigger Change Than the Name.
One of Miami Beach’s most recognizable oceanfront properties is entering a new chapter. The W South Beach recently closed for a comprehensive renovation and is expected to reopen in winter 2027 as Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach. The change brings Hilton’s flagship luxury brand to 2201 Collins Avenue and signals a meaningful repositioning of a property […]
Nikki Beach Is Staying a Little Longer. What Comes Next Will Matter.
For a moment, it looked like Miami Beach was preparing to say goodbye to Nikki Beach. Not quite yet. Under a newly finalized settlement, Nikki Beach will remain open at 1 Ocean Drive until August 6, 2027. That gives the longtime South Beach institution another 15 months before the city-owned property transitions to a new […]
Miami’s New Answer to Luxury Air Travel
There are certain inconveniences that even the best seat on the plane cannot solve. You can fly first class. You can have lounge access. You can arrive with plenty of time. But you are still navigating traffic, security lines, crowded terminals, baggage claim and the general unpredictability of a major international airport. Miami now has […]
Aman Is Having A Moment. Miami Beach Is Part Of The Story.
Aman has always been a different kind of luxury brand. It is not loud. It is not trying to be everywhere. It does not rely on the usual signals of excess that many people associate with luxury hospitality. The appeal has always been quieter than that. Space. Privacy. Service. Architecture. A sense of calm that […]
What Aventura Mall’s Latest Recognition Says About South Florida Living
Aventura Mall was just named the Best Mall in the United States by USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second year in a row. That is a nice headline. But from our purview, the more interesting part is what it says about South Florida. People sometimes think about lifestyle in Miami Beach […]
The World Cup Is Here. Miami Beach Is Getting the World’s Attention.
Florida’s Property Tax Proposal and What It Could Mean for Miami Beach
Florida property taxes are back in the conversation. Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a plan that would increase the homestead exemption and potentially reduce or eliminate property taxes for a large share of Floridians who own and live in their primary residence. It is a significant proposal, especially in a state where tax advantages are […]
What The Perigon Teaches Us About Getting in Early
The Perigon Miami Beach is a strong reminder of why timing matters in pre-construction. When the project first launched sales in 2022, public reporting referenced pricing from approximately $3 million. Later that year, as the project became more defined and momentum continued to build, reported pricing had already moved to approximately $4 million. Today, with […]









