Pack your sunglasses and swimsuits for an epic check-in: Miami Herald made a list of the must-visit hotels and resorts opening across the state of Florida in 2025. Some are elevated reinventions of landmarks, while others are brand new builds in coveted vacation spots. And one of them has Nichols Architects signature on it: Opal Sol, Clearwater Beach February 2025 Another highly anticipated 2025 Florida hotel opening is the Opal Sol in Clearwater Beach, which should excite those travelers who love…

South Florida’s condo developers want to build, baby, build –– in Broward County. Long overshadowed by Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, its more expensive neighbors to the north and south, it seems Broward is getting its moment in the sun. The Real Deal mapped all the upcoming condos to be developed on the county and two high end properties caught our eyes: the Nichols Architects partnerships with Related Group. Take a look below: 1213 South Ocean Boulevard | Waldorf Astoria Pompano…

The highly anticipated Apple Store at Miami Worldcenter is opening its doors on January 24th, bringing an innovative and eco-conscious design to the heart of downtown Miami. Nestled between two Nichols Architects projects—The Jewel Box, a vibrant hub for dining and entertainment, and the Miami World Towers, a three-phase residential project—the store is said to be Apple’s most sustainable location to date. Designed by Gensler, the store embodies cutting-edge green principles while complementing the area’s dynamic urban character. Miami Worldcenter…

A new luxury beachfront resort on Clearwater Beach will open on Valentine’s Day. Opal Sol will feature 248 rooms, three pools, several restaurants, a spa and 57,194 square feet of event space. The resort is located across the street from sister resort Opal Sands, which opened in 2016. The two properties are connected via skyway bridge. The two Opal resorts on Clearwater Beach will combine to boast over 106,000 square feet of event space, with the company pitching the properties as…

Steve Ross, the billionaire developer shunning retirement to continue working in South Florida, is on a refinancing roll. His company, Related Ross, scored a $150 million loan for its Hilton Convention Center hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. New York-based BDT & MSD Partners provided the loan, which refinanced an existing $105 million debt and bumped it up by $45 million, according to records. The 12-story Hilton West Palm Beach was designed by Nichols Architects with 400 keys, and 30,500…